GoDEX RT863i Label Printer
Godex
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SKU:
GX-RT863I

- Warranty:
- 24 Months Return to Base
GoDEX RT863i Label Printer
4" (105.6mm) 600dpi TT/DT desktop label printer
- 600 dpi
- DT and TT
- 76.2mm/s
- 105.6mm (4.16")
- Ethernet
- 24 Months Return to Base
At a glance
| Print Method | Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 600 dpi (23.6 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 76.2mm/s (3 IPS) |
| Print Width | 105.6mm (4.16") |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (B-Type) Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9) IEEE 802.3 10/10 |
| Warranty | 24 Months Return to Base, consumables excluded |
The most comprehensive compact 600 dpi desktop printer. The RT863i is a perfect companion to deliver fine quality printing at a superb value.
POS PLAZA supplies the GoDEX RT863i in Australia with the Godex consumables, upgrade kits and spare parts that go with it, including print heads and platen rollers, so a worn part does not mean replacing the printer. It carries a 24 Months Return to Base manufacturer's warranty, which excludes consumable parts, meaning the thermal print head and the platen roller. For help choosing between resolutions, or between direct thermal and thermal transfer, call us on 1300 115 808.
Why choose the GoDEX RT863i
Modern clam-shell design makes
Modern clam-shell design makes it simple to load labels
3.2" colour LCD panel
3.2" colour LCD panel designed for ease of use
Ethernet, USB, Serial and
Ethernet, USB, Serial and Parallel Ports Standard for easy integration
Innovative "C" button makes
Innovative "C" button makes label calibration simple and fast
EZPL, GEPL and GZPL
EZPL, GEPL and GZPL language and auto switch support
Free GoLabel label design
Free GoLabel label design software
Where it fits
Labels that have to last
Thermal transfer uses a ribbon, so the print does not fade with heat or light the way a direct thermal label does. That is what you want on asset tags, chemical labels and anything stored for months.
Short life labels
Direct thermal needs no ribbon at all, which makes it the cheaper way to run shipping labels, pick tickets and anything read within weeks rather than years.
Fitting an existing system
With the standard Godex languages emulation it can usually take the label formats your current software already sends, which matters more than the hardware when you are replacing a printer.
Full specifications
| Print Method | Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 600 dpi (23.6 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 76.2mm/s (3 IPS) |
| Print Width | 105.6mm (4.16") |
| Print Length | Min. 0.16" (4mm)** : Max. 15" (381mm) |
| Processor | 32-bit RISC CPU |
| Memory | Flash: 128 MB Flash (60 MB for user storage) SDRAM: 32 MB |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (B-Type) Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9) IEEE 802.3 10/100 Base-Tx Ethernet port (RJ-45) USB Host (A-Type) |
| Ribbon | Length: 300m, Width: 30mm - 110mm Max Core diameter: 1" (25.4mm) |
| Control Panel | Colour TFT LCD with navigation button Power on/standby button with green colour LED backlight Calibration button at rear panel Control key: FEED / PAUSE / CANCEL with dual colour LED backlight: Ready (Green); Error (Red) |
Options for this model
This model is listed in its standard build. Godex offers peeler, cutter and wireless options across the range, and POS PLAZA stocks the Godex upgrade kits and spares separately. Call 1300 115 808 on 1300 115 808 if you need this printer supplied with an option fitted.
What is in the box
- GoDEX RT863i label printer
- Power supply and lead
- USB cable
- GoLabel label design software
- Quick start guide
Before you order
Measure your label
The print width in the specifications is the hard limit. Check your label stock against it, and check the core size your rolls are wound on, before the printer arrives.
Check the software
This printer speaks the Godex languages. If you are replacing an existing printer, those emulations are usually what lets your current label formats keep working.
Think about the consumables
The label and ribbon cost outruns the printer cost quickly. Tell us what you are printing and we will quote the stock alongside the hardware.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need a ribbon?
Only in thermal transfer mode. This printer does both: direct thermal needs no ribbon and prints onto heat sensitive label stock, while thermal transfer uses a ribbon to lay ink onto the label. Direct thermal is cheaper to run and fades over months, thermal transfer costs more per label and lasts. Choose per job, the printer does not care.
What does 600 dpi (23.6 dots/mm) actually mean for my labels?
Resolution is how many dots the head lays down per inch. 600 dpi (23.6 dots/mm) is the working figure for this model. Higher resolution matters when you are printing small text, fine logos or dense 2D barcodes onto small labels. For plain product and shipping labels the lower resolutions are usually sharper than they need to be already.
How fast is it and how wide can the label be?
Godex rates it at 76.2mm/s (3 IPS) with a maximum print width of 105.6mm (4.16"). The width is the limit on the label itself: anything wider than that cannot be filled edge to edge, so measure your label stock against that figure before ordering.
How does it connect?
As standard it offers USB 2.0 (B-Type) Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9) IEEE 802.3 10/100 Base-Tx Ethernet port (RJ-45) USB Host (A-Type). Tell us how the printer will sit on your network when you order and we will confirm you have the right build.
Is label design software included?
Godex supplies its GoLabel design software at no extra cost, which is enough to lay out and print labels without buying a third party package. If you already use a labelling or ERP system you will more likely drive the printer from that instead, through the language emulations listed in the specifications.
What warranty does it carry?
A 24 Months Return to Base manufacturer's warranty. Return to base means a faulty unit comes back to us for assessment and repair or replacement rather than an engineer attending site. Consumable parts are excluded, which on a thermal printer means the thermal print head and the platen roller. Both are wear items with a working life measured in printed metres rather than in years, so they are replaced on a service schedule rather than claimed, and POS PLAZA stocks both for this range.
Can I see a sample label before I commit?
Call us on 1300 115 808. Choosing between resolutions and between direct thermal and thermal transfer is much easier against a printed sample of your own artwork than against a specification sheet.