Printronix P8000 Open Pedestal
The Printronix P8000 Open Pedestal is a cost-effective line matrix printer designed for high-volume continuous-forms printing in environments where noise isn’t a primary concern. With a smaller footprint and easy access to forms retrieval, it’s a strong fit for manufacturing and transportation operations that need reliable, everyday production printing.
Key Features
- Compact open-pedestal footprint with easy forms retrieval
- Built for harsh environments (humidity, extreme temperatures, airborne contaminants) with durable metal cabinetry and sealed electronics
- Flexible media handling (multi-part, wide format, labels, card stock, recycled media)
- Standard connectivity: Ethernet, USB 2.0, Serial RS-232
- Low operating cost positioning: ultra-low consumables cost per page vs laser + lower energy use and less consumables waste
Made for High-Volume Operations
Ideal for high-output environments in automotive, transportation, food & beverage, and retail distribution, the P8000 Open Pedestal keeps operational printing moving—powering everyday documents like manifests/BOL, delivery receipts, broadcast sheets, and classic green-bar reports.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions and Weight
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Height
35.9” (911.8 mm)
35.9” (911.8 mm) without basket -
Width
25.8″ (655.3 mm)
25.8″ (655.3 mm) without basket -
Depth
29.1″ (739.1 mm) with basket
19.1” (485.1 mm) without basket -
Printer Weight
115 lbs (52 Kg)
N/A – without basket -
Shipping Printer Weight
160 lbs (73 Kg) with basket
N/A – without basket
Emulations
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Standard
LP+ (Printronix P-Series, P-Series XQ, Serial Matrix, IBM ProPrinter III XL, Epson FX-1050), ANSI, PCL 2, TN5250/TN3270, Graphics Emulation PGL & VGL
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TG
Tally ANSI (Tally Industrial Graphics), Genicom ANSI, Printronix P600 (QMS Code V) / P5000 / P6000 (PGL – TG Version), Epson FX-1180, IBM ProPrinter, MTPL (Tally Dot Matrix), HP2564C (PCL3), DEC LG01 (text only)
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Optional
IPDS, DEC LG (text & graphics)
Connectivity and Others
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Connectivity/Interfaces
Standard: USB 2.0, Serial RS-232, Ethernet 10/100BaseT
Optional: Parallel – IEEE 1284 Centronics -
Printer Software
Printronix PrintNet Enterprise remote management software, SAP device support
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Printer Drivers
Windows XP, 7, 8, 10; Windows Server 2003, 2008/R2, 2012, 2016, 2019, 2022; Linux/UNIX; SAP
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MTBF
10,000 hours at 25% duty cycle and 25% page density
Printing
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Paper Type
Continuous, fan folded, edge-perforation
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Print Width
13.6″ (345mm)
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Media Copies
Up to 6 part
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Consumable/Ribbons
Standard Life Cartridge Ribbon: 17,000 pages
Extended Life Cartridge Ribbon: 30,000 pages
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