Refine your workflow with the Brother PT-9800PCN Desktop Bar Code Network Printer. This compact little guy meets the daily challenges of your business needs with an impressive mixture of features. Most notably, the PT-9800PCN provides the added flexibility of an Ethernet connection to take full advantage of network options. The printer is Windows OS compatible as well, and comes packaged with Brother's PT-Editor print application design software, giving you more choices when it comes to label making.
The PT-9800PCN outputs durable, laminated thermal transfer labels that can stand up to most environments. With a glossy clear finish, they're ideal for serial number labels and bar codes. Both TZ and HG tapes are compatible with the printer, making things simple when it's time to change the tape. Additionally, all other consumables come in cartridges for drop-in ease.
Along with being compatible with your Windows computer, the PT-9800PCN works with other external devices as well. Print from bar code scanners, keyboards, and medical or test equipment. Other noteworthy features of the label printer include the high-quality 360 dpi resolution, printing speeds up to 3.1 ips, and a 2-year limited warranty.
| Hardware Features | |
|---|---|
| Model Type | Industrial desktop network label printer |
| Tape Family | HG, TZ |
| Tape Sizes | 3.5mm, 6mm, 9mm, 12mm, 18mm, 24mm, 36mm |
| Tape Length | 8m / 26.25' |
| Tape Technology | Laminated thermal transfer |
| Tape Types | High grade, standard adhesive, extra-strength adhesive, flexible ID, tamper-evident, non-laminated, iron-on fabric, acid free |
| LCD | N/A |
| Print Resolution | 360 x 720 dpi (14 x 28 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | HG tape: 3.15 ips (80 mm/sec) TZ tape: 0.78 ips (20 mm/sec) |
| Keyboard Zones | N/A |
| Operation Modes | PC connected (Dumb printer, template), connected to host peripheral (USB host and serial interface) |
| Cutter | Automatic (built-in) cutter: full-cut mode and crack and peel mode |
| Batteries | N/A |
| AC Adapter | AD-9100ES Included |
| Interface | PC connected (dumb printer, template), connected to host peripheral (host USB and serial interface) |
| Printer Emulations | Raster, ESC P, Template |
| Control Panel | On/off, feed/cut |
| Power Switch | Mechanical |
| VLAN | |
| Number of Fonts |
3 ESC P: Helsinki, Letter Gothic Template Bitmap and outline: Helsinki, Brussels, Letter Gothic Template |
| Font Styles | ESC P: bold, italic Underline template: bold, italic, vertical, outline, shadow, outline/shadow |
| Point Sizes | ESC P: 21, 28, 44, 56, 88, 120 dots Template (bitmap): 21, 28 dots Template (outline): 35-380 dots (20 sizes) |
| Number of Styles | 6 |
| Database File Compatibility | .csv, .txt, .mdb, .xls and Microsoft SQL Server |
| Maximum Print Height | 1.07" / 27.1mm |
| Multi-Block | Yes |
| Label Length Setting | 0.17-39.37" / 4.32-999.99mm |
| Auto Incrementation | Alpha numeric |
| Horizontal Alignment | Left, center, right justification |
| Vertical Printing | Yes |
| Mirror Printing | Yes |
| Rotate Printing | Yes |
| Additional Functions | Snapper function Download data to unit |
| Text Insert | Yes |
| Multi-Copy Print | Up to 5,000 copies |
| Hardware Platforms | 7MB 99 template file memory for transferred data |
| Date/Time Stamp | Yes |
| Auto Templates | Yes |
| Barcoding |
Yes Linear: Code39, ITF (I-2/5), UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN8, EAN13, Codabar (NW-7), Code128, UCC/EAN128, Postnet, Laser Bar Code, ISBN-2, ISBN-5, GS1 DataBar (RSS) 2-Dimensional: PDF417, QR Code, Micro QR Code, Data Matrix, Maxicode |
| PC Connectivity |
Window: USB 1.1 or 2.0, serial (RS-232C), Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) Mac: USB 1.1 or 2.0, Ethernet (10/100 Base-TX) |
| System Requirements |
Windows 2000 Professional, XP, 7, Vista, Windows Server 2003/2008
50MB available hard disk space
512MB minimum RAM memory Mac OS 10.3.9-10.6 50MB available hard disk space 128MB minimum RAM memory |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Dimensions | 4.6 x 7.6 x 5.5" / 116 x 193 x 140mm |
| Weight | 3.5 lb / 1.6kg |