Printronix OpenPrint HD

Name: Printronix OpenPrint HD
Brand: Printronix

The world's only PostScript and PDF line matrix printer.

OpenPrint HD is Printronix's series of line matrix printers with higher-resolution capability and an exclusive firmware architecture that connects easily to modern ERP and WMS platforms including Oracle, SAP, Linux and Windows. It combines the flexibility and graphic performance of PostScript and PDF printing with the low cost and unmatched reliability of line matrix — available in Cabinet, Open Pedestal and Zero-Tear models.

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Key Features

Why choose the Printronix OpenPrint HD.

Only line matrix printer supporting PostScript and PDF

Higher-definition graphics up to 180x180 dpi with Sure Scan barcodes

Easy connectivity to Oracle, SAP, Linux and Windows ERP/WMS

Available in Cabinet, Open Pedestal and Zero-Tear configurations

Media flexibility: multi-part, wide format, labels, card stock, recycled

Ultra-low consumables cost (~1/5 that of laser)

Dependable in harsh industrial environments

Technical Specifications

Printronix OpenPrint HD — full technical detail.

Print technology

Line matrix (impact) with native PDF & PostScript

Print speeds

Up to 236 IPM (Cabinet) / 191 IPM (Pedestal, Zero-Tear) at 90x90 dpi

Print resolution

90x90 to 180x180 dpi; dot size 9 mil (0.23mm)

Sure Scan

Barcode optimisation at 120 dpi and higher

Fonts

35 standard PostScript Level 3 (Courier, Helvetica, Times, Symbol...)

Barcodes

Sure Scan: EAN, UPC, Code 39/93/128, UCC/EAN 128, Codabar, 2 of 5

Graphics

High-quality PDF/PostScript text, graphics and barcodes

Forms handling

Continuous, fan-folded, edge-perf; straight-through twin tractors

Media length

3" (76mm) to 12" (305mm)

Media width

3" (76mm) to 17" (432mm); Zero-Tear 7.5" - 16"

Copies

Up to 4-part; thickness 0.025" (0.64mm) max

Ribbon

Extended Life HD cartridge; 34,000 pages

Interfaces

RS-232, USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100; opt IEEE-1284 Parallel

Emulations

Ghostscript PostScript (Level 3) and PDF (1.7); Printronix PJL

Print width

13.6" (345mm)

Reliability

MTBF 10,000 hours

Power

100-120 / 200-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 475 W printing, 5 W standby

Operating temp.

10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F)

Acoustic noise

55 (Cabinet) / 65 (Pedestal) / 68 (Zero-Tear) dB

Ideal Applications

The Printronix OpenPrint HD is well suited to the following environments and use cases:

Automotive Transportation Food & Beverage Retail Distribution ERP / WMS

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Datasheets

PDF Printronix OpenPrint HD Datasheet ↓

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