
The Zero-Tear functionality allows users to eliminate forms waste and reduce operating costs. Through its unique tractor configuration, the ZT models push single or multi-part media through the hammer bank and eject it up to the tear bar upon job completion
WATCH HOW PRINTRONIX P8000 LINE MATRIX PRINTERS SOLVE HIGH-VOLUME INDUSTRIAL PRINTING CHALLENGES
When it comes to industrial printing, large scale operations often face large-scale challenges. How do you decide on a long-term solution that’s reliable, cost-effective and meets your business’ needs? Whether you’re migrating to a new warehouse management system or looking to replace failing laser printers, find out how Printronix’s P8000 printers could be the perfect solution for your growing business.

Highlights
Flexible Design. Printronix modified its industry-leading line matrix technology to address evolving user requirements.
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Sheet metal promotes increased durability and quieter acoustics
Adaptable Functionality. The P8000 Cartridge series adapts to almost any supply-chain or back-office environment.
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More models to fit your unique requirements including the enclosed pedestal, quiet cabinet and new tabletop model
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USB 2.0 and Serial connectivity are included as standard features. Parallel and Ethernet are available as options.
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PowerPrint™ delivers improved print clarity and print darkness on multi-part forms by increasing impact energy. PowerPrint is a standard feature on P8000 printers with a 500 or 1,000 line-per-minute print speed.
Manageable Savings. The P8000 Cartridge is a smart purchase.
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New backwards-compatible cartridge ribbon reduces inventory management costs and eliminates ordering and installation confusion
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New remote diagnostics let you monitor functionality anywhere
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New energy efficiency technology lowers idle power consumption and boosts operating efficiency


Key Applications
Labelling and Inventory Management
Printronix Line Matrix Printers use standardised graphic languages like PGL and VGL to reduce application software development. Printronix also gives our customers the ability to migrate existing label applications to our printing technology without the need to rewrite software or interrupt existing labelling operations.
Highlights of Labeling & Inventory printing with Printronix:
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Online form and label generation capability. Controls all graphic functions to reduce host computer programming and processing time.
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Labels and barcodes used for food labels. Schools and other organisations require all food labels to be printed with non-toxic ink. Laser toner does not meet those criteria.
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The ability to print labels used for both cold and frozen food.
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Complex sticker and label cutouts can print reliably without paper jams because of Printronix’s straight paper path and heat free fusion system that melts the sticker or label adhesive to the paper.
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Coupons, gift certificates, vouchers and tickets can be printed on a wide variety of stock.
Invoices
Highlights of Invoice printing with Printronix:
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Compatibility with SAP® and other enterprise host platforms to print-on-demand invoices right on the production floor.
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Standard and custom paper stock widths from 3 to 17” can be used to meet most invoice design page/size requirements.
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Up to 6-part forms can be printed with high-quality and easy to read text and graphics, without compromising output speed.
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Text, graphics and barcodes can all be printed on the same invoice.
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Driver and configuration options for Windows® and most major mainframe computer applications are available.
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Speciality security ribbon cartridges are available for multi-part invoices which allows no print on the first copy for data security.
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Expensive pre-printed invoices can be printed one at a time with zero waste using our Zero-Tear printer option.
Manifest & Bill of Lading (BOL)
A quality line matrix printer is important in the production of Manifest or BOL documents because:
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Line printers are designed to accommodate single form and multiple form printing for Bill of Lading documents. With our zero-tear feature single form documents can easily be printed and dispatched with zero form waste.
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Line printers are designed to work in the harshest environmental conditions. Manifest or Bill of Lading documents is routinely printed on the loading dock where temperatures can range from the winter to summer months.
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High-speed printing ensures there is minimal delay in producing the manifest or bill of lading documents after loading. When combined with the high-quality production Printronix printers are known for, the result is maximized efficiency and a clear understanding of what’s been loaded.
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Support for Windows® and most major host systems means line printers can be easily integrated into current and most legacy applications seamlessly.
Engineering Diagrams & Assembly Instruction Sheets (Openprint)
Printronix’s OpenPrint printer extends high volume printing to high-resolution graphics and illustrations, yet maintaining the lowest Total Cost of Ownership.
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Graphics can be printed easily and with clarity. Forms can be designed and printed with enhancements such as non-grey scale logos, illustrations and graphics.
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Printing can be done in a full range of fonts and sizes, from 6 points to poster size. Any font that is embedded into a file, whether PostScript or PDF, will reproduce with ease.
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With Printronix’s Sure Scan technology, barcodes can be printed accurately and with the ability to be completely scanned.
Reporting
Highlights of printing your Reports with Printronix:
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Most host connectivity options can be accommodated
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Print quality and style can be easily adjusted to meet the demands of any particular report.
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Superior paper handling, which is particularly important for the long reports businesses need to generate.
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Long-lasting and economical re-inking ribbon cartridges are available to reduce operator intervention and maintain print quality.
Build / Broadcast Sheets
Benefits a line matrix printer can provide when working with build and broadcast sheets include:
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Data can be printed up to 13.6” wide on the paper stock that is up to 17” wide.
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With continuous feed paper, the build/broadcast sheets can be printed to the length your business operations require.
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Large, scalable fonts allow workers to see what accessories are to be built into each vehicle and can be adjusted in size and quality as needed with an emphasis on bold or italic print to ensure ease of reading and minimize interpretation errors.
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Pre-printed forms can be used, or the form design can be printed with all the data included.
Green Bar
Green Bar printing with a Printronix Line Matrix printer will continue to be the best choice for long report printing in the future because:
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Multiple paperweights are available with 15# to 20# being the most common
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Data can be printed up to 13.6” wide
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The green bar can be purchased in single copy or multi-copy configurations
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Alternating colour bars down the page helps users read data quickly and accurately.
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Superior paper handling and stacking which is particularly important for long green bar jobs.
Bank Statements
Bank statements generally utilise a pre-printed form and data integration from a mainframe computer that requires a variety of connectivity options.
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Printronix line matrix printers offer a variety of connectivity options for most major systems currently being utilised by financial institutions.
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Line matrix printers offer excellent print quality at high production speeds to ensure these important documents are produced in an easy to read and cost-efficient manner.
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Using continuous forms eliminates issues with misplaced or out of order single sheet forms.
PRINTER CONSUMABLES
Since supplies are a critical element of your printing system, their design, specification and selection are very important. We’ll ensure that you’ll receive the exact materials required to maximise the performance of your Printronix printer. Genuine Printronix Supplies are pretested and ready to perform – right out of the box.








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