Spec Sheet

Thermal Bar Code Printers
The New Standard
in Thermal Printing
The New Standard in Thermal Printing
T5000
e
Bar Codes
Bar Code Symbologies
Available Code 39, Code 128 (A, B, C) Codabar,
Interleaved 2 of 5, FIM UPC-A, UPC-E,
UPC-EO, EAN 8,EAN 13, Code 93,
Postnet, Postbar UCC/EAN 128, PDF 417,
UPS Maxicode, Royal Mail, Datamatrix
Sensing Method
Sensors Transmissive, Reflective
(Gap, Mark, Notch, Continuous
Sensing Form)
Fonts
Standard OCRA, OCRB, Courier, Letter Gothic
CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed
Graphics Support
PCX & TIFF file formats
Memory
DRAM 8 Mb standard
Flash 4 Mb standard
Optional DRAM 16Mb
Optional Flash 10Mb
Interfaces
Standard RS-232 / RS-422 (DB 25 pin)
IEEE 1284 (Centronics)
Optional Coax / Twinax, 10/100Base-T
Ethernet (PrintNet)
External Interface
Wireless (802.11b)*
*Only offered on T5000
e
Windows Drivers
Available Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / XP
Power Requirements
Line Input 90–264 VAC (48–62Hz)
Power Factor Correction
Power Consumption 150 watts (typical)
Regulatory Compliance FCC, UL, CSA, CE, TUV
Energy Star mode (<45 watt)
Environmental Considerations
Operating Temperature 5°C to 40°C
Dimensions 11.7" W x 20.5" L x 13.0" H
(5204/5304)
13.4" W x 20.5" L x 13.0" H (5206/5306)
15.4" W x 20.5" L x 13.0" H
(5208/5308)
Printer Weight/Shipping Weight
40lbs/49lbs (5204/5304)
45lbs/54lbs (5206/5306)
49lbs/58lbs
(5208/5308)
Printing Characteristics
Print Speed (5204) 10 IPS @ 203DPI (254mm /sec)
(5304) 8 IPS @ 300DPI (203mm /sec)
(5306) 8 IPS @ 300DPI (203mm /sec)
(5206) 10 IPS @ 203DPI (254mm /sec)
(5308) 6 IPS @ 300DPI (152mm /sec)
(5208) 8 IPS @ 203DPI (203mm /sec)
Printing Methods Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
Resolution 203 / 300 DPI (interchangeable)
Printable Width 4.1" max (5204/5304)
6.6" max (168 mm) (5206/5306)
8.5" max (216 mm) (5208/5308)
Media Handling Characteristics
Tear-Off Mode Individual label tear-off
Tear-Off Strip Label strips tear-off
Peel-Off Label peel & present
Cut Label cut to length
Media Compatibility
Media Types Roll or fanfold
Die cut or continuous
Labels, tags & tickets
Paper, film or synthetic stock
Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal
Media Width 1.0" to 4.5" (5204/5304)
2.0" to 6.8" (5206/5306)
3.0" to 8.75" (5208/5308)
Media Thickness 0.0025" to 0.010"
Roll Core Diameter 3.0" (7.6 cm)
Maximum Roll Diameter 8.0" (20.9 cm)
Thermal Transfer Ribbons
Ribbon Width Acceptable 1.0" to 4.33" (5204/5304)
2.0" to 6.8" (5206/5306)
3.0" to 8.75" (5208/5308)
Standard Ribbon Length 625m
Operator Controls & Indicators
Operator Controls Off Line-On Line, Test Print, Job Select,
Form Feed Menu, Cancel, Enter
Message Display 32 character
Indicators Off Line-On Line, Menu
Bar Code Validation
Optional Online Data Validation (ODV)
Emulations
Standard IGP - PGL / VGL / LP+
Optional IPDS over Ethernet
Zebra - PPI 1.0
TEC - PPI 2.0
Protocols
Optional TN5250 / TN3270
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trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Printronix utilizes “green”
packaging for optimal recycling. Specifications subject to change without notice.
TH-DS-9/02
ISO 9001-1994
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