Standard Features

•Print methods: Thermal transfer or direct thermal

• Programming language: EPL and ZPL are standard construction: Dual-wall frame

• Tool-less printhead and platen replacement

• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading

• Quick and easy ribbon loading

• Auto-calibration of media

• Triple connectivity: USB, parallel, serial

Resolution

• 203 dpi/8 dots per mm

• 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (GX430t model)

Memory

• Standard: 4 MB Flash; 8 MB SDRAM

• Optional: 64 MB (68 MB total) Flash with RTC (GX models)

Print Width4.09”/104 mm
Maximum Print Length39.0”/990 mm
Maximum Print Speed

• GK420™: 5”/127 mm per second

• GX420™: 6”/152 mm per second

• GX430™: 4”/102 mm per second

Media Sensors

• Standard: Fixed reflective and transmissive sensors

• Optional: Adjustable reflective black line sensor (GX models)

Maximum Label and Liner LengthMaximum non-continuous: 39”/990 mm
Maximum Label and Liner Width0.75”/19 mm to 4.25”/108 mm
Maximum Media Roll Size5”/127 mm O.D.
Ribbon Characteristics

• Outside diameter: 1.36”/35 mm

• Standard length: 244’/74 m

• Ratio: 1:1 media to roll to ribbon

• Width: 1.33”/33.8 mm to 43”/109.2 mm

• Core inner diameter: 0.5”/12.7 mm

Environmental

• Operating temperature: 40° F/4.4° C to 105° F/41° C

• Storage temperature: -40° F/-40° C to 140° F/60° C

• Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

• Storage humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing