Printronix S809 Dot Matrix Printer

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Printronix S809 Dot Matrix Printer

Fast & Tough

The Printronix S809 Serial Matrix Printer combines 900 cps print speed performance (@ 10 CPI) with best in class printhead life, workload capacity, and reliability (MTBF) so you can meet & exceed your output requirements while maintaining the lowest possible cost of ownership. In addition, the primary & secondary front feed forms paths use heavy-duty 6-pin tractors for optimal zero-tear forms feeding reliability on up to 8 part forms, and the extended life ribbon delivers 25% more yield than most competitive offerings.

Quiet

At 54dBa the S809 delivers best in class acoustics. Around 50% quieter than leading competitors, it is unrivaled in noise reduction. The S809 also boosts ease of use through a high-function, multi-lingual operator interface, and minimizes user intervention through fully automated & customizable forms handling – auto load, eject & restore, park, and forms thickness adjust. Additionally, standard Ethernet, USB, Serial & Parallel allow for flexible placement. To assist IT with managing larger install bases of distributed printers, the S809 also includes a powerful remote printer management utility for real-time status updates, remote configuration of multiple printers, and access to a fully functional virtual operator panel.

Dot Matrix Specification

Print Speed900 CPS @ 10 CPI
ResolutionUp to 360 x 360 dpi
ThroughputUp to 660 PPH
Character Density10, 12, 15, 17.1, 20, 24 cpi
Line Density6, 8, 12 lines per inch
Printhead Life800 million character yield
Memory128 Kb
Standard ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Parallel, Serial RS232, Ethernet 10/100
Standard EmulationEpson® ESC/P LQ Series, IBM® Proprinter XL24, IBM Personal Printer 2391, ANSI 3.64, S809 native commands
FontsDraft, Courier, Gothic, OCR-A, OCR-B, Prestige, Script, Presentor
ConsumablesRibbon: 25 Million Characters
Standard Paper HandlingFront feed 6-pin tractor with jam sensor. Optional second front feed 6-pin tractor with jam sensor.
Number of Copies1+7
Paper TypeContinuous form, front loading
Paper Weight55 to 150 g/m2
Paper SizeWidth: 76 to 432 mm (3” to 17”). Length: 78 to 610 mm (3” to 24”)
Physical Weight21 Kg / 46.3 lbs
Physical Size 450 x 700 x 320 mm / 17.7 x 27.5 x 12.6”
MTBF20,000 hours