GoDEX G500 Direct Thermal Label Printer

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Godex Direct Thermal Thermal Transfer Label Printer G500

Standard Features

  • Auto language emulations GEPL, GZPL 
  • Free GoLabel design software for EZPL or Q Label 
  • 203 dpi
  • 32-bit CPU
  • Drop-in media loading 
  • USB or RS-232 (DB-9F) interface 
  • Plain, gap label, black, mark or fanfold label 
  • Label length detection 

Approvals

CE Mark
LOGO FCC Notext

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm California Proposition 65

Desktop Thermal Printer for Manufacturing

For facilities needing a high-output desktop thermal transfer printer, the GoDEX G500 is a efficient option. Its industry-leading label and ribbon capacities and external media holder make it a great fit for light manufacturing applications. The 300-meter ribbon can handle up to 4,000 4×3-inch labels in a single session without reloading.

GoDEX G500 Specifications

Print Speed:
Up to 5 ips

Print Length:
Min: 0.16 in
Max: 68 in

Print Width:
4.25 in

Media:
Types: Continuous form, gap labeling, black mark sensing and punched sensing
Thickness: Min. 0.0024 in - Max. 0.008 in
Label Roll Diameter: Max. 5.0 in
Core Diameter: Min. 1 in - Max. 1.5 in

Printer Language: 
GZPL or GEPL, EZ PL auto switch

Resident Fonts:
Bitmap fonts 8 times expandable in horizontal and vertical directions
11 resident alphanumeric fonts (included OCR A and B) are expandable eight times horizontally and vertically

Bar Codes: 
Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C,) UCC/EAN - 128 K-Mart, UCC/EAN - 128, UPC A/E (add on 2 and 5,) 2 of 5, EAN 8/13 (add on 2 and 5.) Codabar, Post Net, EAN 128, DUN 14, MaxiCode, HIBC, Plessey, Random Weight, Telepen, FIM, China Postal Code, RPS 128, PDF 417, Datamatrix code, QR Code

Memory:
8 MB flash 

Interfaces: 
USB 2.0 (Type B)
Serial Port (RS-232)
Ethernet (RJ-45)

Power: 
Auto Switching 100/240 VAC, 50/60Hz

Temperature: 
Operating: 41 °F to 104 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)
Storage: -4 °F to 122 °F (-20 °C to 50 °C)

Dimensions: 
(L × W × H)
11.2 × 8.9 × 6.8 in
(285 × 226 × 171 mm)

Warranty: 
Two-year limited

Approvals: 
CE (EMC)
FCC Class A
CB
UL

Parts

Part # Description
132425 Printer,Godex G500 4IN Direct/Thermal Transfer, 203dpi, 110/240VAC with US power cord
150744 Peeler OPT,G500
150745 Cutter,G500
150746 Printhead,G500
107639 Guardian,G-2 G500, RL42TT Stainless Steel Enclosure
Cables
41276 Cable Assy,DB9M To Blunt Male DB9 to blunt end cable 5 Feet PINOUT: Black Pin-5, Red Pin-3, Green Pin-2
79074 Cable Assy, USB 2.0, Male Type A to Male Type B, Black, 6 Feet
64661 Cable Assy,DC-190 RS232 8 Pin DIN Male to 9 Pin D-Sub Male 5ft
64660 Cable Assy,DIGI RS232 9 Pin D-Sub Male to 9 Pin D-Sub Male 5ft
Consult Custom RS-232 serial cable

Options

Part # Description
Accessories & Consumables
38941 Pen,Head Cleaning Box of 12 TLP2642,LP2242,LP2642,TLP3642,LP3642,TLP2046,TLP2242 TLP2044 Eltron
35664 Label,Pre-Saturated Cards 4x6 25/Box for 4in Wide Printers
111085 Power Supply,RL-42DT, RL-22DT, RL-44TT, G500 (Power Cord not included - 15438)
15438 Power Cord,Detachable 18 AWG, 7.5' Long, C13, 5-15P Plugs, SVT Cord Black
Label Stock/Ribbon
53261 Label,Roll TTL 4.0x3.0 5 in DIA 1 in Core 930 per Roll Thermal Transfer Perfed Wound Out
178965 Ribbon, 4.3In Wax Thermal Transfer, 984ft Length, 110mm x 300M, 1in Core, Coated Side Out.
110537 Ribbon,2.5IN Wax Thermal Transfer, 984ft Length, 64mm x 300M, 1IN Core, Ribbon Side Out

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