Printronix T4000 Industrial Thermal Printer (DISCONTINUED)
Printronix Auto ID T4000: Small, Fast, and Ready to Boost Productivity in Industrial Printing
DISCONTINUED — Printronix discontinued the T4000 Series on June 30, 2026 (T4000R RFID models on February 1, 2026). Service, support and spare parts remain available through June 30, 2031 (T4000R: February 1, 2031). Contact Century Systems for current alternatives.
The T4000 light industrial printer series is Printronix Auto ID’s most compact and affordable industrial printer, with the ability to print 5,000 labels a day at speeds of up to 12-inches per second. If you are looking to improve productivity, the T4000 is an excellent choice. It includes RFID capability, Printronix System Architecture (PSA), multiple connectivity options, and remote printer management tools and automated alerts to keep your enterprise operating at optimum efficiency and productivity.
Product Benefits for Enhanced Operations
The T4000 is designed to deliver high performance, enterprise-level productivity, and dependable design.
Highlights:
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High Performance: ARM Cortex-A7 processor with 128MB RAM/128MB Flash Memory. Four-inch print width, available in 203dpi or 300dpi. Steel frame enclosure with bifold media door.
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Enterprise Level Productivity: Industry-leading print speed of 12 ips. Easily prints 5,000 labels a day in demanding environments. Compatible with PrintNet Enterprise printer management tool. Fast ARM Cortex A-7 processor. Automated alerts keep your enterprise efficient and productive. Uptime is maximized with 450m ribbons and 8″ label roll capacity.
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Adaptable Features: Extensive standard connectivity: Ethernet, USB Host, USB device, serial. RFID print/encode for standard smart labels, on-metal tags, and many other tag constructions. Optional connectivity: Enterprise level WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, MFi Bluetooth 5.0. Enterprise level WiFi encryption and security protocols. Nine printer emulations for seamless integrations. Compact size makes it a good fit for multiple industries. Upgrade kits available with tear and cutter (media handling).
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Dependable Design: Rugged metal enclosure with bifold side panel. Built on Printronix System Architecture (PSA) platform for proven dependability. Proprietary printhead algorithms deliver high-quality barcodes. Large LCD color screen and easy-to-use control panel. High MTBF of up to 12,000 hrs. Wide operating temperature range from 0°C to 40°C.
Tracking in Real Time with RFID
RFID upgrade kits are available for the T4000 standard model to provide customers a cost-effective solution to integrate RFID technology into their operation without the upfront investment.
RFID Capabilities:
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RAIN (GS1 EPC Gen2 v2 / ISO 18000-63) System: Offers several advanced features.
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Encodes and Prints: On standard RFID paper labels commonly used in carton or pallet supply chain applications, on-metal tags, and many other tag constructions (e.g., Returnable Transport Item tags, Electrostatic Discharge tags).
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Validation Process: Validates encoding process, and automatically overstrikes and reprints any RFID label (or tag) that fails to encode properly.
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Tracking: Records all RFID labels for encoding process, tracks success/failure rates.
Comprehensive Specifications
Barcode Symbologies
The T4000 supports a comprehensive range of 1D and 2D barcode symbologies.
1D Barcodes:
BC-412, Code 11, Code 39, Code 35, Code 93, Codabar, Code 128 Subsets A/B/C, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleave 2 of 5, German 1-2/5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UCC/EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, UPCSHIP, UPS 11, MSI, Matrix 2 of 5, PLESSEY, POSTNET, 4-state PostBar, Australian 4-state, FIM, ITF14, TELEPEN, PLANET, USPS Intelligent Mail, LOGMARS.
2D Barcodes:
PDF-417, MicroPDF-417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR Codes, Aztec, GS1 Databar (RSS-14).
Conclusion
The Printronix Auto ID T4000 compact thermal/RFID printer offers a powerful combination of productivity, adaptability, and dependability. With its ability to print 5,000 labels a day, comprehensive RFID capabilities, and robust design, the T4000 is an excellent choice for businesses seeking to boost efficiency and streamline labeling operations in light industrial environments.
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