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Compact grey desktop barcode printer with top cover open showing label roll compartment

Wasp Barcode

Wasp Barcode WPL305 barcode printer

SKU CH-NAVK-C5G4Q GTIN 633808402006

Desktop thermal barcode printer with direct thermal and thermal transfer printing at 5 ips and 203 dpi resolution

  • Memory size8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB Flash
  • Interface typeParallel / Serial / USB
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer
  • Printer categoryDesktop
  • Printing speed5 ips
  • Max monochrome resolution203 dpi (8 dots / mm)
  • Prints crisp labels at 203 dpi resolution
  • Dual direct thermal and thermal transfer printing
  • 5 inches per second print speed for throughput
  • Wide 4.25 inch maximum print width supported
  • USB, serial and parallel interfaces included

Product and Audience

The Wasp WPL305 is a desktop barcode printer that supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. It produces labels up to 4.25 inches wide at 203 dpi resolution with a print speed of 5 ips. The unit suits small offices, warehouses and retail counters that need reliable label output in a compact footprint.

Setup Requirements

Before ordering, confirm that your host system runs a supported Windows version from 2000 through Windows 8 or the corresponding Server editions. The printer connects via Parallel, Serial or USB interfaces, so verify the available port on your PC or terminal. Media rolls must not exceed 5.00 inches outer diameter with a 1.00 inch core, and label width must fall between 1.00 and 4.40 inches.

Upgrade Context

This model replaces older desktop units that lack thermal transfer capability or that max out at narrower print widths. The jump is worthwhile when you need the flexibility to print on both direct thermal and ribbon-based media, or when your label format requires the 4.25 inch maximum print width. It is not for operations that require an integrated RFID encoder or an automatic cutter.

How it compares

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

Price $395.99
Pricier than about 80% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).
Memory size 8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB Flash
Lower than about 80% of the 163 comparable items (median 0.06 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWasp
Model nameWPL305 (633808402006)
Printer categoryDesktop
Performance
Printing speed5 ips
Max monochrome resolution203 dpi (8 dots / mm)
Memory
Memory size8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB Flash
Ports & slots
Interface typeParallel / Serial / USB
Size & build
Product dimensions7.4 in × 8.39 in × 12.36 in
Product weight7 lb (3.18 kg)
Shipping weight4.58 kg
Package size457 × 356 × 330 mm
Compatibility
Accepted media sizesMedia width: 1 in - 4.4 in (19 mm - 118 mm)
Media diameter (max.): 5 in OD (127 mm) with 1 in core
Ribbon length (max.): 984 ft (300 m)
OS compatibility32-bit or 64-bit version of:
Windows 8
Windows 7
Windows Vista
Windows XP (SP3)
Windows 2000
Windows Server 2012
Windows Server 2008
Windows Server 2003
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer
Supported barcodes1D Barcodes: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 UCC, Code 128 subset A., B., C., Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN and UPC 2 (5) digits add-on, MSI, PLESSEY, POSTNET, RSS-Stacked, GS1 DataBar, Code 11
Cutter typeTear Off
RFID encodingNo
Media formatLabel
Print dimensionsMaximum print width: 4.25 in (108 mm)
Maximum print length: 90 in (2286 mm)
Group featureNo

Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the WPL305 and what must be purchased separately?

The printer ships as a desktop unit with tear-off cutter; direct thermal and thermal transfer modes are built in. Labels up to 4.40" wide on 1.00" cores and ribbon rolls up to 984 ft must be supplied by the user.

How do I decide between the direct thermal and thermal transfer modes on this model?

Use direct thermal for short-life labels without ribbon; switch to thermal transfer with a 300 m ribbon for durable prints on the same 4.25" max print width.

What does the 5 ips print speed mean for daily output on the WPL305?

At 5 inches per second the printer can produce a 4.25" wide label up to 90.00" long in a single job, suited for batch printing in office or warehouse settings.

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