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Industrial thermal label printer in grey enclosure, 4.65 inch max label width

DATAMAX-O'NEIL

DATAMAX-O'NEIL H-4212X label printer 203 dpi 12 ips 4.65

SKU CH-FBKK-HMA8M MPN H-4212X

Industrial thermal label printer supporting direct thermal and thermal transfer printing at 203 dpi and 12 ips with wireless, Ethernet, USB, serial and parallel interfaces

  • Interface typeWiFi / Parallel / Serial / USB / Lan
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer
  • Printer categoryIndustrial
  • Max monochrome resolution203 × 203 dpi
  • Crisp 203 dpi output for clear barcodes and text
  • Fast 12 ips print speed keeps production lines moving
  • Dual-mode thermal transfer and direct thermal handles varied media
  • Five interfaces — WiFi, Ethernet, USB, Serial, Parallel — fit any network
  • Industrial build with 4.65 in label width supports high-volume labelling

What the printer does

The Datamax-O'Neil H-4212X is an industrial thermal-transfer and direct-thermal label printer built for continuous barcode and label production. It prints at 203 dpi with a maximum speed of 12 ips and accepts label stock up to 4.65 inches wide.

What to check before ordering

Verify that your host system can communicate over WiFi, Ethernet, USB 2.0, serial or parallel interfaces. Confirm the site power supply delivers 115 to 230 VAC at 50 to 60 Hz. Ensure you have thermal-transfer ribbons or direct-thermal media ready, as none are included.

Who this suits and who it does not

This printer suits warehouses, manufacturing lines and logistics desks that need networked, high-volume label output on wide media. It is not for buyers who need higher print resolution, colour output, or a desktop footprint with a smaller media width.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Thermal Label & Receipt Printers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $399.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).

Specifications

Product
Printer categoryIndustrial
Performance
Max monochrome resolution203 × 203 dpi
Ports & slots
Interface typeWiFi / Parallel / Serial / USB / Lan
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer

Questions about this item

Does the Datamax-O'Neil H-4212X come with labels or ribbons, or do I need to buy them separately?

The printer includes a power cord; labels and ribbons are not included and must be purchased separately.

Should I choose the 203 dpi model or is a higher resolution version available for this printer?

This H-4212X model prints at 203 x 203 dpi; other resolutions are different models not covered here.

What does the 12 ips print speed mean for daily label output on the H-4212X?

The printer can produce up to 12 inches of labels per second, so a 4-inch label takes roughly one-third of a second to print.

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