Toshiba B-EX6T: Industrial 6″ High-Performance Thermal Label Printer
The Toshiba B-EX6T is a wide-format industrial thermal label printer built for high-volume labeling in automotive, chemical, and warehousing environments. Available with a Near Edge print head (B-EX6-T1) for fast, ribbon-efficient printing or a Flat head (B-EX6-T3) for maximum print quality on demanding label stock, the B-EX6T delivers low total cost of ownership without compromising on durability.
203 dpi12 ips6.29″
Value Leader for Wide-Format Labeling
Best-in-Class Feature Set
Fast Near Edge head technology with Ribbon Save.
Low Total Cost of Operation
Dual Ribbon Motor System
Ensures better ribbon handling and eliminates wrinkling or unscannable labels.
Large 800-Meter Ribbon Capacity
Available on B-EX6-T1 (up to 5.28″ wide, wax-resin only) to minimize user intervention.
Long-Lasting Print Head
Supports up to 3 million linear inches.
Ribbon Save
Eliminates ribbon wastage.
ENERGY STAR Certified
Low energy consumption in idle and print modes.
Flexibility
User-Installable Print Heads & Platen
Easy 203 to 305 dpi interchangeable print heads with auto print head detection — no settings or firmware flash needed.
Emulation
Built-in ZPL II® emulation standard, with an Easy Setting Tool utility for emulation switching.
OpenType Fonts (OTF) Support
Enables multi-language label printing.
Scalable RFID Module
RFID UHF Gen2 encoding option.
Ease of Use and Maintenance
Space-Saving Design
Bi-Folded Door and cover damper.
Front Access USB with Real Time Clock (RTC)
Convenient firmware download.
Easy Media and Ribbon Loading.
Comprehensive Specifications
Print Performance
| Models |
B-EX6-T1 (Near Edge head), B-EX6-T3 (Flat head) |
| Technology |
Thermal Transfer/Direct Thermal |
| Resolution |
203 dpi (8 dots/mm) or 305 dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Max. Print Speed |
12 ips (304.8mm/sec) at both resolutions |
| Print Length (Max) |
T1: 59.66″; T3: 58.66″ |
| Print Width (Max) |
6.29″ |
| Head Life |
Up to 3 million linear inches (1 year or 3 million inches, whichever comes first, under Toshiba recommended media) |
Media & Ribbon
| Ribbon Save |
Standard on T1; not offered on T3 |
| Media Type |
Roll, Fanfold |
| Media Alignment |
Center (Auto) |
| Media Width |
1.96″ – 6.49″ |
| Media Thickness – Label |
.005″-.007″ (.13-.17mm) |
| Media Thickness – Tags |
.006″-.010″ (.15-.25mm) |
| Media Inner Core Diameter |
3″ |
| Media Outer Roll Diameter (Max) |
7.87″ (200mm) |
| Ribbon Type |
T1: Near Edge Head, Wax-resin, Resin; T3: Flat Head, Wax, Wax-resin, Resin |
| Ribbon Length (Max) |
T1: 600M all widths, 800M up to 5.28″ wide AG6E grade only; T3: 600M all widths |
| Ribbon Core Diameter |
1″ |
| Ribbon Outer Diameter |
3.54″ |
| Ribbon Winding |
CSO |
Memory, Languages & Interfaces
| Memory |
32MB SRAM, 64MB FROM |
| Programming Language |
TPCL, ZPL II® (Zebra), DPL® (Datamax) |
| Interface Standard |
USB 2.0, Ethernet, USB (Host) & RTC |
| Interface Optional |
Parallel or Wireless (802.11 b/g/n) |
Physical & Environmental
| Accessories/Options |
Disc Cutter, Peel Off Module, Wireless I/F, Serial I/F, Expansion I/O; RFID UHF Gen2 Module (T1 only); 203 or 305 dpi thermal head |
| Operating Temperature |
41° F – 104° F (5° C – 40° C) |
| Operating Humidity |
25 – 85% RH (non-condensing) |
| Power Consumption |
Printing Mode: 210W, 2.4A – 0.95A; Stand-By Mode: 15W or less; Sleep Mode: 5.7W, 0.09A |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
13.03″ x 18.11″ x 12.20″ (331mm x 460mm x 310mm) |
| Weight |
44.1 lbs/20 kg; Weight Shipping: 48.5 lbs/22 kg |
Additional Specifications
| Certifications |
ENERGY STAR |
Available Model Numbers
| Part Number |
Configuration |
| BEX6T1GS12QMRM01C |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Ribbon Save/Near Edge/Disc Cutter – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1GS12QMRM02 |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Ribbon Save/Near Edge – Ethernet/Parallel/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1GS12QMRM04 |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Ribbon Save/Near Edge – Ethernet/USB/Wifi – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1GS12QMRM01 |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Ribbon Save/Near Edge – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1GS12QMRM01P |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Ribbon Save/Near Edge/Peeler – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1GS12QMRM01RFID |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – RFID/Ribbon Save/Near Edge – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1TS12QMRM02 |
6″ 300 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Ribbon Save/Near Edge – Ethernet/Parallel/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1TS12QMRM04 |
6″ 300 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Ribbon Save/Near Edge – Ethernet/USB/Wifi – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1TS12QMRM01 |
6″ 300 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Ribbon Save/Near Edge – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1TS12QMRM01P |
6″ 300 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Ribbon Save/Near Edge/Peeler – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T1TS12QMRM01RFID |
6″ 300 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – RFID/Ribbon Save/Near Edge – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T3GS12QMRM01C |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Flat Head/Disc Cutter – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T3GS12QMRM02 |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Flat Head – Ethernet/Parallel/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T3GS12QMRM04 |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Flat Head – Ethernet/USB/Wifi – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T3GS12QMRM01 |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Flat Head – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T3GS12QMRM01P |
6″ 200 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Flat Head/Peeler – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T3TS12QMRM02 |
6″ 300 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Flat Head – Ethernet/Parallel/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T3TS12QMRM04 |
6″ 300 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Flat Head – Ethernet/USB/Wifi – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T3TS12QMRM01 |
6″ 300 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Flat Head – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
| BEX6T3TS12QMRM01P |
6″ 300 DPI 12 IPS – Industrial Thermal Transfer/Center – Flat Head/Peeler – Ethernet/USB – ZPL Emul |
Barcode Symbologies
Linear
UPC/EAN/JAN, Code 39, Code 93, Code 128, EAN 128, NW7, Interleaved 2 of 5, Industrial 2 of 5, Matrix 2 of 5, Postnet, RM4SCC, KIX-Code, Customer Barcode, GS1 Databar
2-Dimensional
Data Matrix, PDF 417, Maxicode, QR Code, Micro PDF 417, CP Code, AZTEC Code, GS1 QR Code
The Toshiba B-EX6T combines a rugged, space-saving design with a dual ribbon motor system, long print-head life, and RFID scalability to deliver a low total cost of ownership for wide-format labeling. Whether the Near Edge (B-EX6-T1) or Flat head (B-EX6-T3) model, it’s built to handle demanding automotive, chemical, and warehouse labeling applications with minimal maintenance.
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Manuals and documentation
2 documents for this printer — user manuals, guides and brochures, free to download with no form to fill in.
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