Zebra GT800 Desktop Barcode Printer Operation Manual
The Zebra GT800 thermal/thermal transfer desktop printer offers exceptional performance and reliability at an affordable price, providing a range of advanced features to meet the needs of various low- to medium-intensity printing applications.
A 300-meter ribbon that requires virtually no replacement, a print speed of 127 mm/s, a powerful 32-bit processor supporting fast label printing, and ample memory supporting more images and label formats—all these contribute to significantly improved productivity.
The GT800 maintains the inherent quality and durability of Zebra products and supports Chinese GB18030 Simplified Song and Traditional fonts. Integration is easy with three connectivity options and 10/100 Ethernet, while compatibility with all Zebra printers is ensured by the built-in EPL and the powerful ZPL programming language.
The Zebra GT800 integrates easily with a wide range of printing applications, including: Manufacturing – light industrial work-in-process, product, and freight labels; Transportation and Logistics – boarding passes, parking permits.
Government departments – asset management, document management, evidence tracking; Healthcare – laboratory sample and blood bank labeling; Retail – price tag and receipt printing; The GT800 meets a wide range of connectivity needs with serial, parallel, and USB interfaces.
Zebra GT800 Advantages
● 300-meter ribbon capacity, significantly improving work efficiency
● Pre-installed Traditional and Simplified Chinese font sets: GB18030 Traditional and Simplified SimSun (ZPL); Traditional KAI and Simplified SUNG (EPL)
● Enhanced performance and speed
● Media width up to 114 mm
● Excellent ease of use and durability
Zebra GT800 Detailed Specifications
Printing Specifications
● Printing Method: Thermal or Thermal Transfer
● Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
● Memory: 8MB SDRAM, 8MB Flash8
● Maximum Print Width: 104 mm
● Maximum Print Speed: 5 inches/second (127 mm/second)
● 32-bit RISC Processor
● Media Sensor: Standard: Fixed Transmissive and Reflective Sensors
Operating Parameters
● Operating Temperature: 40°F/5°C – 105°F/41°C C
● Storage/Transportation Ambient Temperature: -40°F/-40°C – 140°F/60°C
● Operating Humidity: 10-90%, non-condensing
● Storage Humidity: 5-95%, non-condensing
Electrical Parameters
● Automatic Detection (PFC compliant) 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
● Serial RS232, USB, Parallel Port
● Optional: 10/100 Internal Ethernet (parallel port occupied)
Physical Parameters
● Dimensions: 196mm184mm273mm
● Weight: 5kg
Labels and Ribbons
● Maximum Label and Backing Paper Width: 114mm
● Minimum Label and Backing Paper Width: 19.5mm
● Maximum Label and Backing Paper Length: 991mm
● Maximum Media Roll Diameter: 127mm
● Core Paper Roll: 11.11mm and 38mm ● Media Thickness: 0.08 mm to 0.18 mm
● Media Type: Roll or folded paper, continuous paper, die-cut or black label paper, receipts, and wristbands
● Ribbon Outer Diameter: 66 mm, 300-meter ribbon
● Standard Length: 300 meters
● Ratio: 1:4 (ribbon roll to media roll ratio)
● Ribbon Width: The ribbon must be at least the same width as the media, 33.8 mm to 110 mm
● Core Inner Diameter: 25.4 mm
● For optimal print quality and printer performance, it is recommended to use premium consumables.
Fonts/Graphics/Symbols
● 16 built-in expandable ZPLII bitmap fonts
● 1 built-in scalable ZPL font
● 5 built-in expandable ELP2 fonts
● Supports user-defined fonts and graphics — including custom logos
● Programming Language and Chinese Font Comparison Table
| 编程语言 | Big5 | GB2312 | GB18030 |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPL | Kai（字体8） | Sung（字体8） | 无 |
| ZPL | SimSun |
| 字体 | 类型 | 宽度 | 高度 | 间距 | CPI | 字符 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sung | 简体 | 32 | 32 | 0* | 6.3* | 15792 |
| Kai | 繁体 | 32 | 32 | 0* | 6.3* | 15793 |
| SimSun | 简体 | 24 | 24 | 0* | 8.5* | 30492 |
| SimSun | 繁体 | 24 | 24 | 0* | 8.5* | 30492 |
Note: Spacing between Asian characters is controlled using the i command. The CPI calculation formula is: 203/(32+i), where CPI decreases as i increases.
● Barcode Ratios: 2:1 (no rotation) and 3:1
● Linear Barcodes: Code 11, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (including subsets A/B/C and UCC Case C Codes), ISBT-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC and EAN 2 or 5-digit extensions, Plessey, Postnet, Standard 2-of-5, Industrial 2-of-5, Interleaved 2-of-5, Logmars, MSI, Codabar, Planet Code
● Two-Dimensional Barcodes: Codablock, PDF417, Code 49, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, MicroPDF417, TLC39, GS1 DataBar (RSS), Aztec
ZebraLink Solutions
● ZebraDesigner Pro/ZebraDesigner/ZebraNet Utilities v 7.0/ZebraNet Bridge Enterprise/Zebra Universal Driver
●ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server
●ZPL and EPL Programming Languages
Optional Accessories
●Peeler – Uses a label pickup sensor for label peeling and delivery
●ZebraNet 10/100 Print Server – Built-in Ethernet for network communication and printing
●KDU and KDU Plus – Keyboard display unit for standalone printing applications