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Rectangular thermal printhead with metal housing and connector pins

Datamax

Datamax Printhead M-4308 Mark II 300dpi PHD20-2263-01

SKU CH-VJEX-B4425

Replacement thermal printhead for Datamax M-4308 Mark II label printers, 300 dpi resolution, fully tested before shipment

  • Product categoryPrinthead
  • Genuine Datamax replacement ensures reliable printing
  • 300 dpi resolution produces sharp thermal labels
  • 100 % factory tested before shipment
  • Compatible with M-4308 Mark II printer
  • Part number PHD20-2263-01 for exact fit

Printhead for Datamax M-4308 Mark II

This 300dpi thermal printhead replaces the original part in Datamax M-4308 Mark II label printers. It arrives new and fully tested before shipment. The unit is identified by part number PHD20-2263-01. Buyers who need a different resolution or a printhead for another printer model cannot use this item.

Thermals, noise and power draw

As a thermal printhead, it generates heat only during the printing cycle to create images on label media. No fan or active cooling is present, so operation adds no audible noise beyond the printer mechanism itself. Power consumption is determined by the host printer and the print density selected.

Bundled accessories and software impact

The package includes one thermal printhead and no installation guide. Users must already understand the replacement procedure or obtain instructions elsewhere. No firmware, drivers or configuration utilities are supplied, so the component does not alter printer behaviour beyond restoring print quality.

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Price $413.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 5,855 comparable items (median $91.99).

Specifications

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Product categoryPrinthead

Questions about this item

How do I install the PHD20-2263-01 printhead in my M-4308 Mark II, and what step is most often missed?

The printhead fits the M-4308 Mark II 300dpi printer; the supplier notes no installation guide is included, so the step most often missed is correctly setting the head pressure and alignment after physical replacement.

What maintenance or replacement will this 300dpi printhead need over time?

As a thermal printhead, it will eventually require replacement once the heating elements degrade from continuous label printing; regular platen roller cleaning extends its usable life.

What limit appears first on the PHD20-2263-01 during sustained high-volume printing?

The 300dpi thermal printhead's heating elements are the first limit under sustained use, as prolonged thermal cycling causes dot failure and reduced print density.

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