What Is The Future Of Line Matrix Printers?

Line matrix printers are considered traditional old technology in this fast paced hi-tech world, and many have moved away from them and replaced by high-speed laser. However, they are particularly useful in certain business applications and provide valuable printing solutions.

They are a viable option for high-speed business printing of multi-part carbonless forms and are extremely low cost, both in regards to inks and ribbons consumption, and high energy efficiency. Other pluses are their extreme functional durability in industrial shop floor environments where dust, humidity and temperature extremes can wreak havoc on printers.

How are your line matrix printers working for you? Are you set for 2016?

Below is what's new on the market. Printronix and IBM (made by Printronix) continue to be the top manufacturers with their P8000 and InfoPrint 650 Series of Line Matrix Printers , respectively. Printronix’s newest offering is their P8000 series. Available in either cabinet, open pedestal, tabletop or zero tear; and Open Print. OpenPrint enables sure scan3 bar code technology that locates graphic bar codes within print jobs and replaces them with PSA bar codes optimized for line matrix densities, allowing for the line matrix printers to be easily integrated within the IT infrastructure and generate reliable bar codes. It is able to repair the most popular bar codes including C39, Code 128, Code 93, UCC/EAN 128, UPC, EAN, Codabar, Interleaved 2/5, Industrial 2/5, and Matrix 2/5.

As Printronix is known for, the P8000 delivers maximum uptime, low cost of ownership, and reliable performance. To evolve with the times, the P8000 has added a few new features:

• smaller footprint - new modular enclosure design
  
• improved acoustics and durability
  
• backwards-compatible cartridge ribbons reduce inventory management costs
  
• new user interface - larger LCD screen, graphical display, intuitive menu navigation
  
• remote printer diagnostics - monitor printer status, configure settings, and firmware
  
• USB 2.0 and Serial connectivity are standard
  
• Parallel & Ethernet options available
  
• PowerPrint™ delivers improved print quality and print darkness on multi-part forms by increasing impact energy
  

As for Printronix’s PrintNet Enterprise remote printer management utility, all your Printronix thermal , RFID, and line impact printers can be easily managed in a single dashboard from which you can remotely monitor and control them from any networked computer. A summary of the advantages:

• centrally manage, organize and control Printronix printers remotely on a LAN/WAN
  
• maximize uptime with instant response to issues via email or smartphone
  
• utilize remote front-panel lockout to prevent access by unauthorized users
  
• remotely download configurations, firmware updates, and resource files simultaneously
  

For additional information on line matrix printers and to learn more about your options for all your printer, labeling and barcode printing and scanning needs, call us as (800) 643-2664 and immediately talk to one of our friendly representatives; or chat us up on Facebook , Twitter , Google+ and LinkedIn !