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Datamax PHD20-2182-01 printhead 300dpi for I-4308

Datamax

Datamax PHD20-2182-01 Printhead 300dpi for I-4308

SKU CH-RD17-3HPSP

Genuine 300 dpi printhead for Datamax I-4308 label printers, supplied new in original packaging

  • Product categoryPrinthead
  • Genuine Datamax part ensures reliable I-4308 compatibility
  • 300 dpi resolution produces sharp barcode and text output
  • New condition guarantees full printhead life from first label
  • Single printhead pack simplifies spare-part inventory management
  • Direct replacement for part number PHD20-2182-01 reduces downtime

Datamax I-4308 Printhead 300dpi

This genuine Datamax printhead carries part number PHD20-2182-01 and is built for the I-4308 label printer. It delivers 300 dpi resolution for barcode, text and graphics output in industrial labelling workflows. The unit ships new in original packaging and is ready for direct installation.

Thermal performance and power

As a thermal printhead it generates heat only across the active dot row during printing, so steady-state temperature stays low in normal label runs. Power draw follows the printer’s own supply profile and adds no separate load. Acoustic contribution is limited to the printer mechanism itself.

Sustained-load behaviour

During long print jobs the head maintains consistent dot density without density fade, provided the printer’s cleaning schedule is followed. Extended high-coverage runs may require the printer’s built-in pause cycles to protect element life. It is not suited for printers other than the I-4308.

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Price $295.99
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Specifications

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Product categoryPrinthead

Questions about this item

How is the PHD20-2182-01 printhead installed in the I-4308, and what step is often missed?

Open the printhead latch, align the new 300dpi unit with the mounting posts, seat it firmly, then close the latch until it clicks; the step often missed is re-running the printhead alignment routine before printing labels.

What maintenance or replacement will the PHD20-2182-01 printhead need over time?

Clean the 300dpi printhead regularly with isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free swab to remove ribbon residue; replace the printhead when print quality degrades or dots fail permanently.

What limit appears first on the PHD20-2182-01 printhead during sustained high-volume printing?

The 300dpi printhead reaches its thermal limit first, causing the I-4308 to pause and cool before resuming output.

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