Zebra GK888T THERMAL TRANSFER DESKTOP

Zebra GK888T Desktop Label Printer

Product Overview

The Zebra GK888T is a desktop label printer supporting both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. It prints at 203 DPI and speeds up to 4 inches per second, approximately 102 mm/s, and supports Zebra ZPL and EPL printer languages with automatic language detection and switching.

Key Features

• Thermal transfer printing for applications that use ribbon.
• Direct thermal printing for compatible heat-sensitive media without ribbon.
• 203 DPI print resolution.
• Print speed up to 4 ips, approximately 102 mm/s.
• ZPL and EPL printer language support.
• 32-bit processor.
• Current store configuration: USB + Serial.
• Zebra Global Printing Solution support includes Unicode UTF-8 and UTF-16 among its supported encodings.

Technical Specifications

• Model: Zebra GK888T.
• Printer Type: Desktop label and tag printer.
• Printing Technologies: Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal.
• Resolution: 203 DPI.
• Maximum Print Speed: 4 ips, approximately 102 mm/s.
• Printer Languages: ZPL / EPL.
• Processor: 32-bit.
• Interface in Current Store Configuration: USB + RS-232 Serial.
• Power Supply Input: 100–240VAC, 50–60Hz, 2.0A.
• Power Supply Output: 20VDC / 2.5A.

Applications and Compatibility

Suitable for product barcodes, warehouse labels, price tags, shipping labels and other desktop labeling applications. Thermal transfer printing requires a suitable ribbon, while direct thermal printing does not use a ribbon.

Who Is It Suitable For?

Suitable for retail, warehouses, shipping operations, POS environments and businesses that need desktop barcode and label printing using Zebra ZPL or EPL workflows.

Before You Buy

• The current store configuration uses USB + Serial.
• Confirm your label software or system supports ZPL or EPL.
• For thermal transfer printing, use a suitable ribbon that is at least as wide as the media to protect the printhead.
• For direct thermal printing, do not load a ribbon.
• Zebra lists a cutter, label dispenser and Ethernet as model options; do not assume these options are included in this listing unless explicitly stated.