T6000e Series 4-Inch Enterprise Industrial ODV-2D Printers

Yes, the ODV-2D is available as a field kit and can be added to any 4-inch T8000 and T6000e printer. Only ODV-2D Certified Partners can purchase and install an ODV-2D field kit.

Yes, the ODV-2D can handle both 1D and 2D barcodes in any orientation, including picket fence and ladder barcodes. Some 2D barcodes may not be available at launch. 

There are no printer model number changes. You can identify the new model by the serial number which includes a V3 in the sequence (T6EV3##32#####). These units phased into production in March 2022. 

No, the printhead replacement is a simple process that requires no tools.

No, the throughput speeds of the ODV-2D are highly dependent upon the setup and validation procedure options that are selected by the operator. In addition, label formats that have numerous barcodes with large data validation requirements will impact throughput speeds. However, the simplicity of setup, and operation of the ODV-2D provides significant advantages in the majority of applications. As a result, throughput speeds have not been an issue with initial installations. The Printronix Auto ID VAR partner is capable of evaluating your application to ensure that throughput speeds are optimized to meet your requirements.

The ODV-2D  both verifies and validates barcodes as they are printed. The data printed on the label is validated to match the data sent from the host. The barcode is verified to comply with ISO standards. 

We recently completed a test comparing the T6000e encoding speeds against our main competitor models. The T6000e performance exceeded the competition by 1.5 to 3.0 times. As such, the T6000e RFID printer provides a compelling performance advantage over competitor models. 

The T6000e RFID printer has an RFID label calibration feature in the RFID menu which makes it very easy to setup the printer for both standard RFID and on-metal RFID labels. The calibration process feeds 3-4 labels to determine the optimal encoding position and RF power levels.

For Thermal Transfer applications: printheads are warranted 12 months from shipment or 1 million linear inches (whichever comes first). For Direct Thermal applications: printheads are warranted 180 days from shipment or 1 million linear inches (whichever comes first).

We are not offering an upgrade kit. 

To more closely monitor the installation of ODV-2D technology, units will only be available through our Value Added Resellers who have been ODV-2D Certified.

Yes. ODV-2D is fully integrated into the same footprint as the printer and is tied to the printer controller so data from the application can be passed to ODV-2D, the printer can overstrike and reprint a failed label without operator intervention, and the data from ODV-2D can be integrated into Print Network Enterprises reporting and monitoring capabilities.

Yes, the many advantages of 802.11ac functionality are available in the T8000 and T6000 models of printers. Typical W-Fi speeds are expected to improve 3x to 5x over older W-Fi versions.

Yes, both models have been updated with these changes. 

On-metal tags (sometimes called metal-mount or anti-metal tags) are RFID tags that are designed to operate on devices made of metal. The physical properties of metal serve to reflect RF signals and so a standard RFID label would be completely undetectable by an RFID reader. On-metal tags are typically constructed with a thin foam insulator to provide a space between the metal surface and the RFID inlay. On-metal tags are available in several constructions and the ones used with printers are typically up to 1mm thick due to the foam insulator. They also should include a “bridge” between the individual tags to ensure smooth transport through the print station.

Standard Interfaces: Serial, USB host/device and Ethernet. Optional Interfaces: Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPIO, and parallel

To allow thicker tags to move through the print station, several design changes were made:

1. An upgrade gap sensor assembly 
2. Changes to the media guide configuration
3. The external antenna assembly was modified 
 

The original T6000e supported on-metal tags up to 1.2mm thick while the mainstream on-metal RFID tag market has settled on thicknesses ranging from 1.0mm to 1.5mm. To support the mainstream tag market we have re-designed the printer to support on-metal tags up to 2.2mm. 

No, the ODV-2D comes either pre-installed at the factory or included in the printer carton for installation at the site. We still require reseller certification to enhance the ability of the reseller to provide assistance with any calibration or validation questions.