OEM print engine

Designed for integration with print/apply systems, the 170PAX(TM) Series print engine from Zebra Technologies (Vernon Hills, IL) offers larger ribbon capacity for increased productivity.

Aug 31, 1996

Provides a 900-m (2꾪') ribbon roll capacity, with a 168-mm (6.6") print width to accommodate horizontal formats, eliminating the need to rotate the label. Two printheads are available: a 203 dpi that prints at up to 12"/sec and a 300 dpi that prints at up to 8"/sec. Both right- and left-handed models are available.

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