Cartridge Ribbon Family

Extended Life HD available for P8000HD and P7000HD cartridge series line matrix printers.

All OpenPrint models have same supplies & accessories available which are found on P8000 counterparts.

Question: What is new with the P8000 Plus, and for what models does it apply?

Answer: The Printronix P8000 Plus applies to our P8C15 & P8C20 ASCII printer models, and our 06H and 08H Hanzi models.  The features/benefits of P8000 Plus include the following:

• Enhanced Print Quality: The print engine shuttles used by the P8C15, P8C20, 06H models, and 08H models have been improved through the use of smaller hammertips designed to deliver sharper text and barcode definition.
• Optional OpenPrint PDF & PostScript support: In an effort to maximize the investment protection and applicability of our Line Matrix printers, our P8000 Plus models can be upgraded to support PDF & PostScript printing. Therefore, customers migrating away from legacy application systems to modern ERP or WMS platforms can continue to benefit from the ultra-low cost of ownership, high reliability, and environmental tolerance that only Line Matrix can deliver.
• Optional 802.1X and IPv6: As IT organizations migrate to 802.1X and/or IPv6 to take advantage of increased network security, performance, and visibility, P8000 Plus printers can be upgraded to provide compatibility within the new network environment.

Question: What is PowerPrint™?
Answer: PowerPrint is a new feature that delivers improved print clarity and print darkness on multi-part forms by increasing impact energy. PowerPrint is included as a standard feature on 500 and 1,000 line-per-minute models of the P8000.

Question: What types of companies and applications will benefit most from the P8000 / P8000 Plus Cartridge Printer series?

Answer: The P8000 / P8000 Plus series are ideal for manufacturing, healthcare, distribution & logistics, food & beverage, automotive, government, and banking enterprises that need to print single or multi-part invoices, product shipment and transportation documentation, reports, statements, labels, and more.

Question: What types of printer choices are available in the P8000 / P8000 Plus Cartridge Printer series?

Answer: P8000 / P8000 Plus Cartridge Printers are available in the following configurations.

• P8000 / P8000 Plus Cabinet Printers – The flagship of the series, the P8000 Cabinet models are the printers of choice when quiet operation and/or high-speed performance is paramount.
• P8000 Open Pedestal Printers – The P8000 Open Pedestal is the most cost effective choice for environments where noise is not a concern.
• P8000 Zero-Tear – The P8000 Zero Tear is intended for customers printing expensive multi-part forms or serialized documents.
• P8000 Enclosed Pedestal – Our Enclosed Pedestal models combine the small footprint and ease of forms retrieval of a pedestal printer with an acoustically sealed front enclosure for less noise emissions.

Question: Can a new P8000 Cartridge Printer replace a serial matrix printer?

Answer: Yes. For higher volume applications, the P8000 Zero-Tear model could potentially serve as a suitable replacement for serial matrix printers.  Printronix also offers our S809 and S828 serial matrix printers which serve as superior plug-n-play alternatives to legacy IBM, TG, Printek, Epson, Oki, and Dascom printers.

Question: How does line matrix cartridge printing compare to laser printing for industrial applications?
Answer: Line Matrix Cartridge printers offer significant benefits over laser printers in terms of energy savings, cost per page, reliability in industrial environments and media flexibility (multipart forms, oversize media, peel-off labels or card stock). Every aspect of the line matrix printer is designed to deliver higher reliability, fast throughput, and greater resistance to rough handling and hazardous environmental conditions. In addition to energy savings, and substantially lower consumables cost, line matrix printers also have a much longer life cycle than laser printers.  When you factor all these elements, line matrix provides a substantially lower total cost of ownership over the life of the product.

Question: What are the environmental advantages of line matrix printing?

Answer: For the following reasons, Printronix Line Matrix technology is definitively the most sustainable high-volume printing solution available.  1.) Longevity: The average life of a Printronix Line Printer is 7-10yrs, whereas the average life of a business laser printer is 3yrs.  2.) Consumables waste: Printronix P8000 Cartridge Ribbons consist only of a plastic case, manufactured with 100% recycled polymers, plastic gears, and inked ribbon fabric.  Laser printers generate substantially more consumables waster in that toner cartridges and usage kits require far more physical materials, chemicals, and packaging.  3.) Energy consumption: Printronix Line Matrix printers consume around 30% less energy than business class laser printers.  4.) Fine particulate emissions: Unlike laser printers that generate fine particulate emissions during the process of melting toner onto paper, line matrix printers emit no fine particulate emissions, and therefore, yield a safer environment for those working in close proximity to the printer.

Question: What remote printer management capabilities does the P8000 / P8000 Plus series offer?
Answer: Printronix PrintNet Enterprise remote management software provides remote visibility to printer status and ribbon life for every printer on the network, in addition to allowing for remote downloading of configurations, firmware updates, and resource files to multiple printers simultaneously.

Question: How can I remotely manage my printer from another location?
Answer: PrintNet Enterprise™ software gives you control of your entire global printing network from any network connected computer. For maximum uptime, you can designate events and select to be alerted to printer issues via email or mobile phone alerts.

Question: What is the product warranty?
Answer: Warranties vary by product and can be viewed by visiting the Services and Support page on our website.

Question: Does Printronix offer an extended warranty?
Answer: Printronix offers various extended warranties and maintenance contracts. Please contact your local Printronix sales representative to see what choices are available in your area.

Question:What cartridge ribbons are available for the P8000 / P8000 Plus Cartridge Printer series of line matrix printers?

Answer:  Printronix offers the following Cartridge Ribbon options for the P8000 / P8000 Plus series:

* Yield based on ISO LSA page, 8.5″ x 11″ letter size, approximately 5% page coverage

1. Fits all Printronix P8000 ASCII Cartridge Pinter Models (500, 1000, 1500, & 2000lpm)
2. Fits Printronix P8000 ASCII 1000, 1500, & 2000lpm Cartridge Printer Models only
3. A non-inked ribbon for applications that use carbon forms and require no printing on the facestock
4. Fits Printronix P8000H or OpenPrint HD cartridge printer models
5. Label ribbons for media with a glossy/shiny finish to help prevent ink smearing

Question: Are the P8000 ribbon cartridges backward compatible?
Answer: Yes, ribbon cartridges for the P8000 are backward compatible with P7000 printers, offering you reduced inventory management costs and simplified ordering.

Question: What is the page yield for the P8000 cartridge ribbons?
Answer: The Standard Life cartridge page yield is 17,000 pages and the Extended Life cartridge page yield is 30,000 pages.

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