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T6000e Series 6-Inch Enterprise Industrial RFID Printers
Selected as one of RFID Journal’s Top 10 Products of 2020, the T6000e offers top-of-the-line RFID high-speed encoding abilities along with optional ODV-1D and ODV-2D inline barcode verifier technology.
Industries and Applications
Manufacturing
Warehouse & Fulfillment
Product and Item Labels
RFID On-Metal Labels
RFID Standard Labels
Shipping and Logistics
Available on the 4-inch and 6-inch models, the T6000e RFID capabilities include the ability to encode and print on standard RFID paper labels most commonly used in carton or pallet supply chain applications.This printer can also encode and print on most on-metal RFID tags commonly used in asset tracking applications where the tagged item has a metal surface, such as IT servers, safety deposit boxes, or gas canisters.
The award-winning T6000e 6-inch RFID industrial printer offers the same benefits as the standard T6000e Enterprise Industrial printer plus advanced RFID benefits.
Available on the 4-inch and 6-inch models, the T6000e RFID capabilities include the ability to encode and print on standard RFID paper labels most commonly used in carton or pallet supply chain applications.This printer can also encode and print on most on-metal RFID tags commonly used in asset tracking applications where the tagged item has a metal surface, such as IT servers, safety deposit boxes, or gas canisters.
The T6000e validates the encoding process and automatically overstrikes and reprints any RFID label (or tag) that fails to encode properly.
The T6000e Enterprise RFID Printers record all RFID labels for the encoding process so users can accurately track the success and failure rates of their labels.
For ease of integration, the T6000e supports most major brands of RFID, inlays and on-metal tags.
This printer series has the additional capability to upgrade to 1D and 2D barcode verification for consistently accurate, readable, and industry standard labels.
- 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
- Direct thermal/Thermal transferDirect thermal/Thermal transfer
- Color LCD with buttonsColor LCD with buttons
- Ethernet
GPIO
Parallel port
Serial RS-232
USBEthernet
GPIO
Parallel port
Serial RS-232
USB - Wi-FiWi-Fi
- PrintNet Enterprise
SOTI Connect (license required)PrintNet Enterprise
SOTI Connect (license required) - RFIDRFID
- Up to 12 ips (305 mm/s) @ 203 dpiUp to 10 ips (254 mm/s) @ 300 dpi
- 6.55" (166.4mm)6.55" (166.4mm)
- 512 MB512 MB
- 128 MB128 MB
- Heavy Duty CutterHeavy Duty Cutter
- 6.8" (172.7 mm)6.8" (172.7 mm)
- Gap; MarkGap; Mark
- 450 Meters450 Meters
- 6.8” (172.7 mm)6.8” (172.7 mm)
- 1.5” (38.1 mm) to 3.0” (76.2 mm)1.5” (38.1 mm) - 3.0” (76.2 mm)
- 0.625" ( 6.35 mm)0.625" (6.35 mm)
- Die-cast aluminum frame and print mechanism; steel cover; large clear media view windowDie-cast aluminum frame and print mechanism; steel cover; large clear media view window
- Most Major Printer LanguagesMost Major Printer Languages
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Can I swap the printhead directly?
The printheads are interchangeable for all the available resolutions listed below. The printer can automatically detect the printhead change.
• 4-inch model: 203, 300 and 600 dpi
• 6-inch model: 203 and 300 dpi
Can I upgrade a standard (non-RFID) T6000e to RFID?
It is possible to upgrade the T6000e 4in standard printer but with the internal antenna only and with limited backup and overstrike.
Can I upgrade my printer with W-Fi, GPIO and Parallel interface options in the field?
Yes! They can be installed as field kits.
Did the printer model number change with this update? If not, how to I identify this later version?
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.
Do I need a tool to replace the printhead on the T6000e?
No, the printhead replacement is a simple process that requires no tools.
Does Printronix Auto ID offer supplies for the T6000e?
We carry a complete printer supplies offering designed to work optimally with the T6000e.
Does the T6000e support HF RFID labels?
The T6000e only supports UHF EPCglobal Gen2 (ISO18000-63) RFID labels and tags.
How do I configure the T6000e?
For loading media, ribbon, and label calibration there is a media loading diagram in the media cover.
How does the T6000e RFID encoding performance compare to our competitors?
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.
How easy is it to setup the T6000e for different RFID labels?
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.
How is the T6000e positioned within the Printronix Auto ID thermal printer portfolio?
The T6000e is an enterprise-class mid-range industrial thermal printer for demanding, offering extensive features and capabilities, designed to meet the requirements of mission critical applications.
How long will the printhead last on the T6000e?
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).
I am currently using a printer from one of your competitors. Can the T6000e replace my printer and plug-and-play without additional effort and cost?
The T6000e supports emulations for most major competitor printers; Zebra, Datamax, Sato, Toshiba TEC, Intermec, Avery Denison (Monarch), Eltron, and IER. These emulations have been used on multiple Printronix products and proven to be very robust. No additional software needs to be purchased or loaded. The T6000e comes with these emulations already installed.
I am currently using an RFID printer from one of your competitors. Can the T6000e RFID replace my printer and plug-and-play without additional effort and cost?
Apart from the Printronix PGL RFID command set, the T6000e RFID printer also supports RFID printer commands for Zebra, Sato, and Avery Denison (Monarch). This makes the T6000e RFID printer easy to integrate into existing applications. Check the printronixautoid.com website support section for the individual programming manuals which document the commands supported.
Apart from the Printronix PGL RFID command set, the T6000e RFID printer also supports RFID printer commands for Zebra, Sato, and Avery Denison (Monarch). This makes the T6000e RFID printer easy to integrate into existing applications.
If a customer has an original T6000e can he/she upgrade his printer?
We are not offering an upgrade kit.
Is the T6000 and T6000e software the same?
While the T6000e uses the same code base, the builds are different and are not backwards/forward compatible.
If someone tries to load the wrong code into either T6000 or T6000e the error will be detected, and process aborted.
Is this change on both the T6000e 4” and T6000e 6” RFID printers?
Yes, both models have been updated with these changes.
What are the on-metal tags used in my T6000e?
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.
What are the standard and optional communication interface ports for the T6000e?
Standard Interfaces: Serial, USB host/device and Ethernet. Optional Interfaces: Wireless 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, GPIO, and parallel
What are the target applications for the T6000e?
The T6000 attributes make it ideal for various applications. The following are some representative examples:
• Supply Chain and Logistics: Carton/case/pallet labeling, cross-docking, shipping/receiving, pick and pack, asset tracking (RFID), barcode verification (ODV)
• Manufacturing: Product / item / totes / carton labeling, parts inventory tracking, asset management (RFID), barcode quality (ODV)
• Retail: Vendor supply chain inventory, apparel labeling / relabeling, shelf labels, retail item level tagging (RFID), compliance fine avoidance (ODV)
• Healthcare: Medical supply chain / product labeling, Laboratories / nursing stations, medical supplies / asset tracking (RFID), barcode quality (ODV)
• Food/Agriculture: Produce case and pallet labeling, Meat pack and carton labeling, Barcode quality (ODV)
• Service Yard: Pipe markers (On-metal RFID), Cable markers (On-metal RFID)
What has changed in the printer to accomplish this?
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
What has changed on the T6000e RFID printer regarding on-metal tag support?
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.
What RFID labels are supported on the T6000e?
The T6000e supports a wide range of standard UHF EPCglobal Gen2 RFID labels and On-Metal RFID tags. We can provide you with a list of validated labels and tags. This list is constantly undated as new RFID inlays and tags become available on the market and are validated on Printronix Auto ID printers in the RFID Label and Tag test lab.
What sets the T6000e apart from other brands of midrange industrial thermal barcode printers on the market?
T6000e sets a new standard for productivity and versatility where speed, exceptional print quality and advanced features such as RFID are needed. The T6000e was designed and tested to a high mean time between failure (MTBF) standard, continuing Printronix Auto ID's reputation for offering high reliability products.
What types of on-metal tags are supported on the T6000e?
Unlike most thermal printers on the market today, the T6000e was designed from the ground up to support a variety of on-metal tags up to 1.2mm thick. Printronix posts a list of validated on-metal tags on the RFID Support page of printronixautoid.com website. This is constantly undated as new tags become available on the market and are validated on our printers in our RFID Label and Tag test lab.
