One of the original barcode printers, line matrix printers are now used more for printing documents due to their high speed and excellent print quality. Applications for theses large and reliable machines are primarily printing forms, reports and documents, although labels can be used. Line printers can be linked to most AS400 and UNIX systems but tend to be less compatible with Windows Drivers, due to the difficulties in printing true-type fonts on line printers, which can significantly reduce the speed of print. Typical uses of Line Matrix Printers include invoice printing, single and multi-part forms, inventory reports and factory orders, picking lists and shipping documents.

Here at Dash Computer Products we have been supplying line printers to our customers for over a decade and have sold such products to large companies like Sealy Beds (part of the Silentnight Group of companies). We offer a range of both Printronix and Printek line printers to give our customers the choice they need to buy the correct machine for their specific application.

Printronix Line Matrix Printers

Over the years Printronix has continued to make significant investments in the line matrix technology they invented in 1974. The latest result is the sixth generation P7000 series printers, which lead the world in market acceptance, speed, print quality, reliability, ease of operation and connectivity. At Dash Computer Products we can provide you with the P7000 range of line printers and the P5000ZT line printer from Printronix.

P7000 Line Printer Range

The P7000 range of line matrix printers are some of the most reliable printers around and are usually used for the following applications like invoice printing, form printing and report printing, among other things. The P7000 range encompasses a variety of machines so you can choose the right machine for you.

Product Highlights

• High speed – up to 2000 LPM
• Low cost of operation – Using economical spooled ribbons, Printronix line matrix printers offer an unmatched level of economy for printing – typically 10X lower than laser or serial matrix.
• Forms flexibility – With a straight paper path, heavy duty pulling power, and impact technology, P-Series printers offer the user the flexibility to design form sets that meet their requirements and not the printer’s limitations.
• Ultra rugged design holds up to abuse and harsh environments.
• 100% duty cycle - designed for relentless printing
• Super quiet operation.  Models range 50 –53 dBA which is less than an office laser.
• Comprehensive barcode support -  High quality reliable barcodes in the following symbologies:  Code 39, EAN 8/13, UPC A/E, Postnet, Royal Mail, Interleaved 2 of 5, and PDF417.

P7000 Model Chart

Model Print Speed Lines per Minute Graphics Speed Inches per Minute Paper Feed Speed Inches per Second Sound Level dBA Enclosure Type SureStak Power Stacker PrintNet Enterprise P7005 500 63 12 62 Pedestal n/a Optional P7010 1000 125 20 65 Pedestal n/a Optional P7015 1500 187 25 68 Pedestal n/a Optional P7205 500 63 12 50 Quiet Cabinet n/a Optional P7210 1000 125 20 50 Quiet Cabinet Optional Optional P7215 1500 187 25 52 Quiet Cabinet Optional Optional P7220 2000 250 38.5 55 Quiet Cabinet Optional Optional

P5000ZT (Zero Tear) Line Printers

These printers offer all the same reliability, ruggedness and cost effectiveness of Printronix industry leading line printers in a configuration optimised for demand access applications.  The ability to print single sheets or short runs with no forms loss in between, enables these printers to be placed right where output is needed.  Ideal for applications which require complete forms accountability or where forms are simply too expensive to waste.

Benefits of a ZT printer

• Zero forms loss – print from the first to the last line and then tear off without losing and forms in between
• Auto eject feature – paper is automatically presented to the tear bar when finished and retracted when the next page starts
• High speed – up to 1000 LPM / 3400 characters per second
• Low cost of operation – No consumable print head and low cost spooled ribbons produces a cost of operation 6X to 12X less expensive than serial matrix
• Ultra rugged design holds up to abuse and harsh environments
• 100% duty cycle – designed for relentless printing
• Oversized casters and wireless option for high mobility applications
• Comprehensive barcode support -  High quality reliable barcodes in the following symbologies:  Code 39, EAN 8/13, UPC A/E, Postnet, Royal Mail, Interleaved 2 of 5, and PDF417.