

Postek C168 Series Commercial Barcode Label Printer
Compact two-mode printer with an adjustable reflective sensor and an external stand that multiplies roll capacity, at 203 or 300 dpi.
- Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
- Adjustable reflective and transmissive sensing
- External media stand raises roll capacity fourfold
- Bearings on all rotating parts
Postek C168 Series Commercial Barcode Label Printer overview
The C168 is a compact printer that aims for flexibility across media. It prints by thermal transfer or direct thermal, and its reflective and transmissive sensors recognise continuous stock, gapped labels, marked labels and labels with holes.
An external media stand lifts the roll capacity about fourfold, so changeovers are less frequent. Ball or fixed bearings support the rotating parts, and the model uses an industrial class stepping motor.
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Key features
- Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
- Adjustable reflective and transmissive sensing
- External media stand raises roll capacity fourfold
- Bearings on all rotating parts
- Industrial class stepping motor
Technical specifications
| Models in this series | C168/200s, C168/300s |
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| Print method | Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer |
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| Memory | 8 MB FLASH ROM, 16 MB SDRAM |
| Interfaces | RS-232 Serial, USB DEVICE 2.0 |
| Media roll | Width: 4.37″(111 mm) max., 0.98″(25 mm) min. Outer Diameter: 4" (102 mm) or 9″(229 mm) (Using External Media Stand). Inner Diameter: 1" (25.4mm) |
| Media thickness | 0.003" ~ 0.006" (0.08 ~ 0.15 mm), including liner |
| Minimum label length | - Thermal Transfer Tear-off: 0.2″ (5 mm) Cutter: A150/A400: 0.79″ (20 mm), AG120/AG300: 0.51″ (13 mm) - Direct Thermal Tear-off: 1.46″ (37 mm) Cutter: A150/A400: 1.77″ (45 mm), AG120/AG300: 1.97″ (50 mm) |
| Ribbon | Maximum Length: 984′ (300 m) Outer Diameter: 3"(76.2 mm) max. Inner Diameter: 1" (25.4 mm) Width: 4.3"(110 mm) |
| Media sensors | Reflective (Adjustable) and Transmissive (Two positions) |
| Barcode types | 1D Barcode: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128/subset A,B,C, Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5, UPC A/E 2 and 5 add-on, EAN-13/8/128, UCC-128, etc. 2D Barcode: MaxiCode, PDF417, Data Matrix, QR Code, CS Code, etc. |
| Power | 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz ;Output: DC 24 V, 2.5 A |
| Weight | 2.8 kgs(6.17 lbs) |
| Dimensions | W 9.3" (236 mm) x D 11.5" (291 mm) x H 7.8" (199 mm) |
| Storage temperature | -40°F ~ +140°F (-40°C ~ 60°C) |
| Resolution: C168/200s | 203 dpi |
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| Resolution: C168/300s | 300 dpi |
| Maximum print speed: C168/200s | 6 ips |
| Maximum print speed: C168/300s | 4 ips |
| Maximum print width: C168/200s | 4.25″ (108 mm) |
| Maximum print width: C168/300s | 4.17″ (106 mm) |
| Maximum print length: C168/200s | 157″ (4000 mm) |
| Maximum print length: C168/300s | 79″ (2000 mm) |
| Operating environment: C168/200s | Temperature: 32°F ~ +104°F (0°C ~ 40°C) Relative humidity: 5% - 90% non-condensing |
| Operating environment: C168/300s | Temperature: 32°F ~ +104°F (0°C ~ 40°C) Relative humidity: 5% - 85% non-condensing |
| Options: C168/200s | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Guillotine Cutter, Rotary Cutter, External Label Rewinder, Media Guide Adapter, 10/100 M Adaptive Ethernet Port. |
| Options: C168/300s | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Guillotine Cutter, Rotary Cutter, External Label Rewinder, Media Guide Adapter, 10/100 M Adaptive Ethernet Port |
Specifications are based on the manufacturer’s published information and may change. Please confirm critical requirements with our team before ordering.
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