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Printronix 260059-002 25M CHAR extended life printer ribbon

SKU CH-XCR5-WRQAB MPN 260059-002

Extended-life printer ribbon rated for 25 million characters, model 260059-002

  • Extended print runs from 25 million character capacity
  • Consistent output quality with Printronix engineered ribbon design
  • Ready for immediate deployment in compatible systems
  • New condition ensures full performance from first use
  • Manufacturer listed May 28 2025 for current production

Extended-life impact ribbon

The Printronix 260059-002 ribbon delivers 25 million characters of continuous printing for high-volume line-matrix and dot-matrix systems. It is engineered for environments where ribbon changes must be infrequent and output must remain legible across long runs.

Operations that need maximum uptime

Suited for data-centre print rooms, logistics hubs and manufacturing floors that run batch jobs around the clock. Not suited for desktop inkjet or laser workflows, colour output requirements or any printer that does not accept a 260059-002 cartridge.

25 million character yield

The rated 25 million character life is the single figure that determines whether this ribbon matches the workload; verify the printer model accepts this part number before ordering.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Ribbon Cartridges for Printers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $220.99
Pricier than about 91% of the 1,004 comparable items (median $17.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand namePrintronix
Size & build
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size559 × 254 × 152 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 260059-002 ribbon cartridge ship alone or with any installation hardware?

The 260059-002 is supplied as the ribbon cartridge only; no extra hardware or tools are included in the package.

The title states 25M CHAR — is that the only capacity option for this model?

Yes, the 260059-002 is offered in a single 25 million character extended-life capacity.

What does the 25M CHAR rating mean for daily printing on a Printronix line matrix printer?

The 25 million character rating indicates the total printable characters before the ribbon needs replacement under standard operating conditions.

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