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GoDEX RT863i+: 600 dpi Thermal Transfer Desktop Printer

The GoDEX RT863i+ is a 4-inch thermal transfer desktop printer from GoDEX’s RT800i+ series that also prints direct thermal. It has a 3.2-inch color touchscreen LCD panel designed for ease of use, and USB host connectivity for devices like flash drives, scanners, and keyboards for extended memory and standalone operation. The RT863i+ can produce high-quality prints with 600dpi resolution and a 300m ribbon capacity.

Thermal transfer / direct thermal3.2″ color touch screen4.16″ print width

Ingenious Mechanism Design and Intuitive Operation

Clamshell Design Mechanism

Offers a user-friendly experience for installing consumables.

Rod-less Label Roll Holder

Facilitates easy loading and a smooth feeding process.

Intuitive 3.2″ Touch Screen LCD

Provides users with a clear and comprehensible experience.

600 dpi Printing

The RT863i+ prints at 600 dpi. GoDEX’s RT800i+ series also has 203 and 300 dpi models, which its price list does not offer.

Multiple Connection Interfaces

Equipped with USB, RS232, Ethernet and USB host, with an optional WiFi and Bluetooth combo module (dealer install).

Easy-to-Use Auto-Calibration Button

Makes media calibration a simple one-touch process.

Large Memory

128MB Flash Memory and 128MB SDRAM Memory, with five TrueType fonts supporting multiple languages for global compatibility.

ENERGY STAR® Certified

For energy efficiency.

Versatile Applications

Cosmetics

Shelf labels, product serial number labels, ingredients contents labels.

Health Care

Tube tags, pharmaceutical labels, patient identification, medical records, and laboratory specimen tags.

Retail

Price tags, content labels, receipts for registered mails, postage labels.

Software and Support

GoLabel II Software

User-friendly label design tool based on a WYSIWYG interface, making it easy to create and print barcode labels.

GoTools

Simplifies printer monitoring and data deployment to multiple printers through a concise user interface.

GoUtility

Helps users monitor printer status and deploy data.

Extensive Driver Support

Compatible with Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11, Windows Server 2008 R2/2012/2012 R2/2016/2019/2022, MAC, and Linux.

SDK Support

For Win CE, .NET, Windows, Android, Mac, and iOS.

High-Quality Ribbons

GoDEX offers premium thermal transfer ribbons (Wax, Wax/Resin, Resin, Near Edge) to fit most printing applications.

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Comprehensive Specifications

Print Performance

Models	RT863i+ (GoDEX’s RT800i+ series also includes the RT823i+ and RT833i+, which its price list does not offer)
Print Method	Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
Resolution	600 dpi (23.6 dots/mm per GoDEX’s price list, 24 dots/mm per its brochure)
Print Speed	Up to 4 ips (102 mm/s) per GoDEX’s specification page and brochure; its price list row says 3 ips, confirm
Print Width	4.16″ (105.7 mm) max.
Print Length	Min. 0.12″ (3 mm); Max. 31.5″ (800 mm)
Processor	32 Bit RISC CPU
Flash Memory	128 MB (34 MB for user storage)
Sensor Type	Adjustable reflective sensor, Fixed transmissive sensor (central aligned)

Media & Ribbon

Media Types	Continuous form, gap labels, black mark sensing, and punched hole; label length set by auto sensing or programming
Media Width	Min. 0.79″ (20 mm) – Max. 4.65″ (118 mm)
Media Thickness	Min. 0.0024″ (0.06 mm) – Max. 0.008″ (0.2 mm) per GoDEX’s brochure; its price list gives up to 0.01″ (0.25 mm), confirm
Ribbon Types	Wax, wax/resin, resin
Ribbon Length	984′ (300 m)
Ribbon Width	Min. 1.18″ (30 mm) – Max. 4.33″ (110 mm)
Ribbon Roll Diameter	2.67″ (68 mm)
Ribbon Core Diameter	1″ (25.4 mm)

Software & Connectivity

Printer Language	EZPL, GEPL, GZPL, GDPL auto switch
Resident Fonts	Bitmap fonts (6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 18, 24, 30, 16X26 and OCR A & B), TTF Fonts (Bold/Italic/Underline), Internal TTF Fonts x5 (Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Western languages)
Download Fonts	Bitmap fonts, Asian fonts (16×16, 24×24, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Korean), TTF fonts (Bold/Italic/Underline)
Code Pages	Codepage 437, 737, 850, 851, 852, 855, 857, 860, 861, 862, 863, 865, 866, 869; Windows 1250-1257; Unicode UTF8, UTF16BE, UTF16LE
Graphics	Resident graphic file types are BMP and PCX, other graphic formats are downloadable from the software
Interfaces	USB 2.0 (Type B), Serial port (RS232), Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, USB Host (Type A; GoDEX’s price list lists one, its brochure three, confirm)
Real Time Clock	Option
Control Panel	Backlight 3.2″ Touch Screen LCD, Calibration button, Control Key: FEED, Power on/standby button

Physical & Environmental

Power	Auto Switching 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz.
Operation Temperature	41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C)
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Humidity	Operation: 25-85%, non-condensing per GoDEX’s brochure (10-90% per its price list, confirm); Storage: 10-90%, non-condensing
Agency Approvals	CE (EMC), FCC Class B, CB, cULus, ICES-003, UKCA, BSMI, CCC, ENERGY STAR per GoDEX’s brochure; its price list gives CE EMC class B, FCC class A, CB, cUL, CCC and Energy Star V2.0, confirm
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Length: 280 mm (11.0″); Width: 215 mm (8.46″); Height: 193 mm (7.6″)
Weight (excluding consumables)	2.7 Kg (5.9 lbs)
Options	Dealer-install options: cutter module, label dispenser and WiFi / Bluetooth combo module; factory-install parallel port option; external label unwind stand, external label rewinder and real time clock (RTC) options, per GoDEX’s price list

Additional Specifications

SDRAM	128 MB
Label Roll Diameter	Max. 5″ (127 mm)
Core Diameter	1″ (25.4 mm), 1.5″ (38.1 mm)

Available Model Numbers

Part Number	Configuration
011-863R0L-A00	RT863i+ 4″ 600 dpi Thermal Transfer Printer, Color Display, 3 ips, USB(H/D), RS232, Ethernet

Barcode Symbologies

Linear

China Postal Code, Codabar, Code 11, Code 32, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subset A, B, C), EAN-8/EAN-13 (with 2 & 5 digits extension), EAN 128, FIM, German Post Code, GS1 DataBar, HIBC, Industrial 2 of 5, Interleaved 2-of-5 (I 2 of 5), Interleaved 2-of-5 with Shipping Bearer Bars, ISBT-128, ITF 14, Japanese Postnet, Logmars, MSI, Postnet, Plessey, Planet 11 & 13 digit, RPS 128, Standard 2 of 5, Telepen, Matrix 2 of 5, UPC-A/UPC-E (with 2 or 5 digit extension), UCC/EAN-128 K-Mart, Random Weight and Pharmacode

2-Dimensional

Aztec code, Code 49, Codablock F, Datamatrix code, MaxiCode, Micro PDF417, Micro QR code, PDF417, QR code, TLC 39, GS1 Composite, DotCode, Marco PDF 417

The GoDEX RT863i+ is a 600 dpi thermal transfer desktop printer with a 3.2-inch color touchscreen, a 300 m ribbon capacity and an optional WiFi and Bluetooth combo module. With their versatile connectivity, robust performance, and comprehensive software support, these printers are an excellent choice for businesses seeking efficient and reliable thermal transfer or direct thermal printing solutions across various industries, including retail, warehousing, government, and healthcare.

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Manuals and documentation

7 documents for this printer — user manuals, guides and brochures, free to download with no form to fill in.

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