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Rectangular industrial barcode printer in grey finish with front media window and control panel

IBM

IBM 6700 5504-R60 203 dpi Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer

SKU CH-RF4A-69XKV MPN 6700

Industrial thermal-transfer and direct-thermal barcode label printer at 203 dpi with Ethernet, USB, serial and parallel interfaces

  • Interface typeLan / Parallel / Serial / USB
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer
  • Printer categoryIndustrial
  • Max monochrome resolution203 × 203 dpi
  • Reliable barcode output with 203 dpi print resolution
  • Flexible connectivity via Serial, USB, Ethernet and Parallel ports
  • Dual-mode printing supports thermal transfer and direct thermal applications
  • Industrial-grade construction built for demanding environments
  • Ready for global use with 100-240 VAC power supply

Industrial barcode printer for logistics

The IBM 6700 5504-R60 is a new industrial barcode and label printer built for continuous thermal-transfer and direct-thermal printing at 203 dpi. It serves warehouses, factories and distribution centres that need durable labels, tags or wristbands around the clock.

Four wired interfaces integrate

The unit provides Serial RS-232, USB, Ethernet RJ-45 and Parallel ports so it can connect to legacy host computers, modern networks or direct PC links without extra adapters. Its 100-240 VAC power supply accepts global mains voltage, freeing the installer from sourcing a separate transformer.

Replaces older 203 dpi direct-thermal-only machines

Operations moving from single-technology printers gain the flexibility to switch between ribbon-based thermal transfer for long-life labels and ribbon-free direct thermal for short-term receipts. The jump is worthwhile when media durability or compliance requirements demand both print methods on one device.

How it compares

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Price $330.99
Pricier than about 76% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).

Specifications

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

Questions about this item

What is the maximum print resolution the 6700 can sustain for continuous label runs?

The printer operates at 203 x 203 dpi for both thermal transfer and direct thermal modes, so that is the resolution ceiling for any sustained job.

How much power does the 5504-R60 draw when running all day in an industrial setting?

The unit accepts 100-240 VAC at 50-60 Hz, so it runs on standard mains power worldwide without additional converters.

Which host interface must my system already provide to connect this printer out of the box?

The 6700 offers Serial RS-232, USB, Ethernet RJ-45 and Parallel ports; your host needs at least one of these to communicate.

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