A desktop barcode printer is a type of printer designed to print barcode labels and tags. These printers are typically small and compact, making them suitable for use on a desk or tabletop. They are commonly used in industries such as manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and logistics, where barcodes are used to track products and inventory.
Desktop barcode printers can be direct thermal or thermal transfer printing. Thermal print use heat to create an image on specially coated thermal paper, while thermal transfer print use a ribbon to transfer ink onto the label. Thermal transfer printers are typically more durable and can produce higher quality labels.
With the continuous evolution of technology, bluetooth desktop barcode printer have developed a range of advanced features that offer increased efficiency and convenience across various industries.
1. Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth barcode label printers allow wireless connections, eliminating the constraints associated with traditional wired connections. This means you can send print jobs from any Bluetooth-enabled device, such as smartphones or tablets, enhancing flexibility and mobility.
2. High-Resolution Printing: Bluetooth barcode label printers typically come with high-resolution printing capabilities, ensuring that the generated labels are clear and legible. This versatility makes them suitable for various label requirements, including product identification and logistics labels.
3. Multifunctionality: These printers are not limited to label printing; they can also generate receipts, tickets, and barcodes. They find applications in various sectors, including retail, hospitality, and logistics.
4. Long Battery Life: Advanced Bluetooth barcode label printers often have excellent battery life, allowing for extended use without frequent recharging, thus improving work efficiency.
5. Easy Maintenance: These printers are usually easy to maintain, including replacing print heads and maintenance mechanisms. This minimizes downtime, ensuring the durability and reliability of the printer.
6. Compatibility: They typically offer compatibility with multiple operating systems and devices, ranging from iOS to Android and from PCs to mobile devices, providing extensive connectivity options.
The advanced features of Bluetooth barcode label printers make them an ideal choice for various industries. Wireless connectivity, mobility, high-resolution printing, multifunctionality, long battery life, and easy maintenance collectively enhance efficiency and convenience. Whether in retail, hospitality, logistics, or other fields, these features make these printers powerful assistants in modern workflows.
| Level | Standard |
| Resolution | GA-2408T: 8 dots/mm (203DPI) |
| Printing Method | Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal |
| Max. print speed | GA-2408T: 203mm(8")/second |
| Max. print width | GA-2408T: 104 mm (4.09") |
| Max. print length | GA-2408T: 25,400 mm (1,000") |
| CPU | 400 MHz, 32 bits, ARM9 |
| Memory RAM | 128 MB SDRAM |
| Memory ROM | 128 MB Flash |
| Interface | • USB 2.0 High Speed 480Mbps • USB Host 2.0, for scanner or PC keyboard • Ethernet 10/100Mbps • RS-232 • Internal Bluetooth 4.0 (factory option) • Internal Wi-Fi (factory option) |
| Real Time Clock | Optional |
| Buzzer | Optional |
| Dealer options | • Guillotine cutter • Guillotine cutter for Linerless thermal label • Peeler |
| Sensors | • Head open sensor • Ribbon out sensor • Reflective sensor (moveable) • Transmissive sensor (moveable) |
| Power | External universal switching power supply Input: AC 100-240V, 2.5A, 50-60Hz. Output: DC 24V, 2.5A, 60W |
| User Interface | • 1 power switch • 1 button (Feed) • 5 LEDs (Online, Error, Ribbon, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Communication status) |
| Internal fonts | • 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts • True type font engine (need to download scalable font file) |
| 1D Barcode | Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subsets A, B, C), UPC-A, UPC-E, UCC-128, Codabar, EAN/JAN-8, EAN/JAN-13, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF14, MSI Pleassy, PostCode, Telepen |
| 2D Barcode | QR Code, Micro QR Code, PDF417, Micro PDF417, MaxiCode, Aztec Code, Data Matrix |
| Rotation | Font and barcode support 0, 90, 180, 270 degree rotation |
| Printer language | Compatible to TSPL, EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL |
| Media type | Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold(outside wound), Linerless Label |
| Media width | 20~118 mm (0.7" ~ 4.6") |
| Media thickness | 0.06~0.254mm (2.36 ~ 10 mil) |
| Media core diameter | 25.4 mm (1") |
| Label roll capacity | 127 mm (5") OD |
| Label length | GA-2408T: 5 ~ 25,400 mm (0.2" ~ 1,000") |
| Physical dimension | 280mm(L) x 190mm(W) x 198.3mm(H) |
| Net Weight | 2.7kg |
| Enclosure | Clamshell with double-walled plastic |
| Ribbon | 300 meters long, max. OD 67 mm, 1" core (ink coated outside) |
| Ribbon width | 30~110mm (1.18"~4.3") |
| Safety regulation | FCC Class A，CE Class A，CCC，BIS，CB |
| Environment condition | Operation: 5 ~ 40°C, 25 ~ 85% non-condensing Storage: -40 ~ 60°C, 10 ~ 90% non-condensing |
| Environmental concern | Comply with RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
| Accessories | • Driver and software CD • Quick start guide • USB cable • Power cord • 1" ribbon spindle x 2 • External universal switching power supply |
Label Printer Utility 
GA-2408T.pdf