

The Printronix T8000 8-inch (T8208 / T8308) is a premium high-end industrial label printer with a 216 mm print width for the largest labels – drum, pallet, container and A4-width (210 mm) labels. Its die-cast aluminium frame and all-metal cabinet print at up to 10 ips (254 mm/s) on media from 76.2 to 222.2 mm, take 209 mm label rolls and 625 m ribbons, and offer the industry's widest range of printer-language emulations for plug-and-play replacement. This version, T82X8-2100-0 (T8208), comes with: thermal transfer and direct thermal printing, 203 dpi print head, tear-off bar, USB, RS-232 and Ethernet, power cord with EU plug.
📦 What's in the box – T82X8-2100-0
- ✅ Printronix T8208 printer – 203 dpi, tear-off
- ✅ Power supply – built-in (internal), 90–264 V AC auto-range
- ✅ Power cord – EU plug – included
- ❌ USB cable – NOT included – order a USB A-to-B cable or connect via Ethernet (LAN cable not included)
- ❌ Labels and ribbon – not included – please order labels and a ribbon separately
- ✅ Quick setup guide – printed; drivers, PrintNet Enterprise and manuals are a free download
⚠️ Please note: no USB cable is included. The printer is ready to plug into the mains (internal power supply and power cord included) – please order a USB A-to-B cable such as the TSC SP-COM-0002 or the Honeywell 321-576-004, or connect the printer to your network with a standard Ethernet patch cable.
💡 Useful extras: the Printronix 258637-901 Wi-Fi card for wireless printing; the Printronix 258712-001 peeler kit with internal rewinder; the Printronix 258615-001 heavy-duty cutter; the Printronix 258686-001 quick change memory cartridge for fast printer swaps.
Key Features
- Thermal transfer and direct thermal – print durable labels with wax, wax/resin or resin ribbons up to 625 m (ink out, 1-inch core) or use direct thermal media without a ribbon.
- 8-inch print width – 216 mm print width for media from 76.2 to 222.2 mm: drum, pallet, container and A4-width (210 mm) labels.
- Built for 24/7 industry – die-cast aluminium frame and all-metal cabinet with a metal door and friction side hinges; operates from −5 °C to +40 °C, even in sub-zero areas without a heated enclosure.
- High throughput – up to 10 ips (254 mm/s) and up to 15,000 labels per day; 209 mm (8 in) label rolls, 625 m ribbons and a dual-motor ribbon drive mean fewer media changes and precise ribbon tension.
- Plug-and-play replacement – the industry's most extensive emulation library (PGL, ZGL/ZPL, TGL, IGL, STGL, DGL, IEGL, MGL, EGL) with optional PostScript/PDF and IPDS replaces existing printers without changing label formats and integrates with SAP and Oracle.
- Easy to use – 3.4-inch colour display with navigation keys and setup, print-quality and self-help wizards, easy side media loading with a large window to check supplies, and a tool-less snap-in print head.
- Connected and managed – USB, RS-232 and 10/100 Ethernet as standard with enterprise-grade network security; PrintNet Enterprise remote management included, SOTI Connect support; field options include Wi-Fi, GPIO and parallel cards and a quick change memory cartridge (QCMC).
Ideal Applications
- Manufacturing – product, work-in-progress, carton and compliance labels
- Warehousing and distribution – shipping, pallet and inventory labels
- Automotive and electronics – AIAG / Odette and component labels
- Chemicals and pharmaceuticals – GHS, batch and drum labels
- Retail distribution centres – high-volume compliance labels with verifiable barcodes
- Heavy industry – large drum, pallet and container labels up to 210 mm (A4 width)
All Printronix T8000 Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Resolution | Media handling | Interfaces / options | Power Cord | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T82X4-2100-0 | T8204 (4") | 203 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T82X4-2120-0 | T8204 (4") | 203 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN + parallel | EU | View product |
| T82X4-2101-0 | T8204 (4") | 203 dpi | Peeler + rewinder | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T82X4-3100-2 | T8204 (4") | 203 dpi | Tear-off + ODV-2D | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T82X4-2101-2 | T8204 (4") | 203 dpi | Peeler + rewinder + ODV-2D | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T83X4-2100-0 | T8304 (4") | 300 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T83X4-3100-0 | T8304 (4") | 300 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN | UK | View product |
| T83X4-2120-0 | T8304 (4") | 300 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN + parallel | EU | View product |
| T83X4-2101-0 | T8304 (4") | 300 dpi | Peeler + rewinder | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T83X4-2141-0 | T8304 (4") | 300 dpi | Peeler + rewinder | USB, RS-232, LAN + GPIO | EU | View product |
| T83X4-2104-0 | T8304 (4") | 300 dpi | Heavy-duty cutter | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T82X6-2100-0 | T8206 (6") | 203 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T82X6-3100-0 | T8206 (6") | 203 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN | UK | View product |
| T83X6-2100-0 | T8306 (6") | 300 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T83X6-3100-0 | T8306 (6") | 300 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN | UK | View product |
| T83X6-2120-0 | T8306 (6") | 300 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN + parallel | EU | View product |
| T83X6-2105-0 | T8306 (6") | 300 dpi | Heavy-duty cutter | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T83X6-2200-0 | T8306 (6") | 300 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN + IPDS | EU | View product |
| T82X8-2100-0 (this version) | T8208 (8") | 203 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | Viewing |
| T82X8-3110-0 | T8208 (8") | 203 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN + Wi-Fi | UK | View product |
| T82X8-2120-0 | T8208 (8") | 203 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN + parallel | EU | View product |
| T82X8-2103-0 | T8208 (8") | 203 dpi | Peeler + rewinder | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T82X8-2106-0 | T8208 (8") | 203 dpi | Heavy-duty cutter | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T83X8-2100-0 | T8308 (8") | 300 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T83X8-2120-0 | T8308 (8") | 300 dpi | Tear-off | USB, RS-232, LAN + parallel | EU | View product |
| T83X8-2106-0 | T8308 (8") | 300 dpi | Heavy-duty cutter | USB, RS-232, LAN | EU | View product |
| T83X8-2116-0 | T8308 (8") | 300 dpi | Heavy-duty cutter | USB, RS-232, LAN + Wi-Fi | EU | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | T82X8-2100-0 |
|---|---|
| Model | Printronix T8000 – T8208 (8-inch, 203 dpi) |
| Printer Type | 8-inch industrial label printer (thermal transfer and direct thermal) |
| Print Method | Thermal transfer and direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 254 mm/s (10 ips) |
| Max Print Width | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Label Length | Min. 6.35 mm (25.4 mm with peeler or cutter); max. 2,515 mm (99 in) |
| Media Width | 76.2–222.2 mm (3–8.75 in) |
| Paper Thickness | 0.0635–0.254 mm (2.5–10 mil) |
| Roll Diameter | Max. 209 mm (8.0 in) outer diameter |
| Core Size | 38.1–76.2 mm (1.5–3 in) |
| Media Types | Roll or fanfold labels, tags, paper, film and tickets – thermal transfer and direct thermal media |
| Sensors | Gap and black mark media sensors |
| Ribbon | Wax, wax/resin and resin; ink side out; 25.4 mm (1 in) core; width 76.2–222.2 mm; max. 625 m (2,050 ft); dual-motor ribbon drive |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 device, RS-232 serial, Ethernet 10/100Base-T; optional: Wi-Fi card (258637-901), GPIO card (258633-901), parallel card (258634-901), SD quick change memory cartridge (QCMC) |
| Wireless | None – Wi-Fi card (258637-901) available as a field upgrade |
| Memory | 512 MB DDR RAM, 128 MB Flash; SD card slot (4–32 GB) |
| Printer Languages | IGP emulations PGL, VGL, ZGL (ZPL), TGL, IGL, STGL, DGL, IEGL, MGL, EGL; job control PJL and PTX-SETUP; PXML status; optional: IPDS, TN5250, PostScript / PDF |
| User Interface | 3.4-inch colour display with navigation keys; setup, print-quality and self-help wizards; web interface |
| Media Options | Tear-off / tear-off strip and continuous (standard); field options: peeler with rewinder (258712-001), heavy-duty cutter (258615-001) |
| Barcode Verification | Not available for 8-inch models |
| Construction | Die-cast aluminium frame, all-metal cabinet with metal door and friction side hinges, large side window; tool-less snap-in print head |
| Barcodes | 1D: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 A/B/C, UCC/EAN-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8/13, UPC-A/E, ITF-14, Codabar, MSI, POSTNET, USPS Intelligent Mail, Telepen and more; 2D: PDF417, MicroPDF417, MaxiCode, Data Matrix, QR Code, Aztec, GS1 DataBar |
| Fonts / Character Sets | Intellifont, TrueType, Unicode; standard OCR-A, OCR-B, Courier, Letter Gothic, CG Times, CG Triumvirate; optional Asian / Andale font cards; graphics PCX, TIFF, BMP, PNG |
| Drivers & Software | PrintNet Enterprise remote management (included), SOTI Connect IoT device management, Windows drivers; integration with SAP and Oracle |
| Power Supply | Internal power supply, auto-range 90–264 V AC, 48–62 Hz; ENERGY STAR 3.0 |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 391.2 × 520.7 × 330.2 mm (15.4 × 20.5 × 13 in) |
| Weight | 19.5 kg (43 lb) |
| Operating Temperature | −5 °C to 40 °C (depending on media) |
| Storage Temperature | −5 °C to 60 °C |
| Humidity | 20–85% RH non-condensing (storage 5–85%) |
| Certifications | FCC, CE, CCC, cTUVus, EAC, SABS, RCM, KC, S-Mark, NOM; RoHS, WEEE, ENERGY STAR 3.0 |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| In the Box | Printronix T8208 printer (203 dpi, thermal transfer / direct thermal, tear-off) with internal power supply, power cord (EU plug), quick setup guide – USB / interface cable NOT included; labels and ribbon not included (order separately) |
Which version should you choose? Pick 203 dpi (T8208) for large logistics labels or 300 dpi (T8308) for fine text and graphics on wide labels. Choose the peeler with internal rewinder for peel-off or rewound output, the heavy-duty cutter for cut labels, and the parallel or Wi-Fi versions to match your installation. All versions have a built-in power supply and ship with a power cord; the USB cable is ordered separately. Compare other models in our Industrial Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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