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QL-125

Industrial Desktop Color Label Printer

Next-Generation Performance for Demanding Production Environments

The QuickLabel QL-125 is the next-generation flagship industrial color label printer, engineered to deliver the highest print quality at breakthrough productivity, dramatically lower total cost of ownership, and a significantly enhanced user experience. Designed for high-demand production environments, QL-125 raises the bar across every dimension – speed, reliability, network integration and ease of use.

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Industry-Leading Print Quality and Productivity: Delivering industry-best, 1200 x 1200 dpi output at 13 ips, while the next-generation built-in image processor delivers exceptionally faster variable data printing – both through the included CQL Pro software or standard Windows printer driver.

Easy Printhead Maintenance and Operation: QL-125 was engineered to reduce consumable spend and service frequency through extended maintenance intervals and optimized automated printhead maintenance. The printhead is user-replaceable within minutes without extended depot service or production downtime.

Automation and Network Integration Readiness: The QL-125 drops straight into modern networks with IPv6, SNMP, and mDNS support, simplifying deployment and management across complex IT infrastructures. Direct GPIO interface allows for simple control of print job synchronization and printer status with external production systems and equipment.

Lowest TCO in Desktop Label Printing: Through optimized ink usage, efficient automatic printhead maintenance and extended life consumable parts, the QL-125 delivers savings of up to 35% over competitive color labeling technologies. Efficient cleaning routines and reduced consumable parts replacement over previous generation QuickLabel printer makes for a compelling case for customer upgrades.

Key Features

Industry-best, 1200 x 1200 dpi output at up to 13 ips (330 mm/min)

Intuitive 4.3” touchscreen user interface provides operators with instantaneous access to print count, status and step-by-step maintenance functions

Expanded clamshell design provides greater access to printer components and simplifies media loading

Comprehensive suite of network functionality simplifying deployment and management across complex IT infrastructures

Simplified, direct control for print status and production system integration

Integral 8” diameter (12” optional) label supply allows efficient label production and simple reloading.

Economical dye-based ink cartridge replacements deliver durable labels, at a savings of up to 35% over pigment-based ink

Built-in automatic cutter with user-specified intervals to synchronize print jobs with production needs

What Makes It Different?

The QuickLabel QL-125 delivers industry-best 1200 x 1200 dpi print quality at speeds up to 13 ips — without forcing a trade-off between resolution and throughput. Purpose-built for high-volume production environments, it pairs breakthrough print performance with a 4.3″ color touchscreen, built-in GPIO, and enterprise-ready networking, so it drops into modern operations without extra tools or add-on hardware. With highly efficient maintenance intervals and simplified operation, the QL-125 delivers for critical applications requiring high-volume, production and logistics integration, label traceability and regulatory compliance.

Key Print Attributes

Industry-best 1200 x 1200 dpi print quality delivers superb image clarity and sharpness at 13 ips (330 mm/sec) , highest print speed among desktop label printers

One printer handles it all — gloss, semi-gloss, or matte label stock — covering your full range of color labels with print widths from 0.5″ (12.7 mm) to 4.17″ (105.9 mm)

True-to-life CMYK colors using industry-standard ICC color profiles for vibrant, consistent output eliminating tedious color manipulation

Adjustable TOF (top-of-form) sensor detects circular, oval, and specially shaped die-cut labels without black-mark media to make printing oddly shaped labels easy and cost-effective

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Operation

  • Print Technology: Thermal Inkjet
  • Ink Type: High-Performance Dye ink, (4) individual CMYK cartridges
  • Print Resolution: 1,200 x 1,200 dpi
  • Print Speed: Up to 13 ips (330 mm/sec) @ 1,200 x 1,200 dpi *image dependent; 9.4 ips 240mm/sec @ 1,200 x 1,200 dpi (max duty)
  • Label Size/Print Area: Width: 0.5” (12.7 mm) – 4.17” max (105.9 mm); Length: 0.24” – 52.8” (6 mm – 1343 mm)
  • Media Sensors: Gap, Reflective (black mark), Notch, Continuous (with no unprinted gap)
  • Cutter: Automatic, guillotine-type, cut at end of batch or between labels, 1.0” (25mm) minimum cut length; Rated for 1.5M cuts on 1.8mil, 65g/m2 paper liner
  • Control Panel: 4.3” Color Touchscreen User Interface; Power On/Off button; Power, Status/Error LED indicators
  • Time to Ready: On to Ready: <30 seconds; Sleep to Ready: <10 seconds
  • Time to First Print: Approximately 7 sec
  • Connectivity: High-Speed USB 2.0; Gigabit Ethernet; RS-2323C External Control Port, DB25 Connector
  • Software: Microsoft Windows® 11,10 Windows Server® 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 64-bit Driver; CQL Pro advanced label creation and print management software (one free license included); Loftware Nicelabel® Enterprise or Desktop software (optional)
  • Barcodes: All major barcodes supported, including 2D Datamatrix and QR Code

Printing Supplies

  • Ink Cartridges: QuickLabel QL-125 CMYK dye cartridges, 240mL (230mL usable)
  • Maintenance Cartridge: 650mL full replacement; 520mL (80%) near full warning
  • Printhead and Purge Unit Life: Life varies with image content and duty cycle and is reported by the QL-125 Status Monitor
  • Transport Unit Life: Designed to last the lifetime of the printer (5 years or 6.3 million 4”x3” labels, whichever comes first)

Media Dimensions

  • Width: 0.579” (12.7 mm) – 4.53” (115 mm)
  • Length: 0.24” (6 mm) – 52.8” (1343 mm)
  • Thickness: 5.7 – 10 mil (0.145 mm – 0.255 mm)
  • Roll Size: 7.87” OD (200 mm), 3” ID (76 mm) core; 11.8” OD (300 mm) with optional External Unwind
  • Types: Gloss Paper, Matte Paper and Synthetic pressure-sensitive; Paper Tag Stock

Environmental & Physical

  • Printer Operating: 59º F to 86º F (15º C to 30º C), 10% to 90% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
  • Printer Storage: 32º F to 95º F (0º C to 35º C), 5% to 95% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
  • Ink Storage: 32º F to 95º F (0º C to 35º C), 35% to 85% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
  • Noise Level: Less than 60dB while printing, less than 40dB during standby (ISO7779)
  • Power Requirements: 100 – 240 VAC 50/60Hz, 1.3A
  • Average Power Consumption: Operating: 87W printer, 230W maximum; Idle, Powered On: 24W (max); Standby/Sleep Mode: 8.5W; Powered Off: 0.3W or less (Erp/Lot6)
  • Printer Dimensions: 15.2” L x 22.2” W x 16.9” H (386 mm x 564 mm x 430 mm)
  • Weight: 52.9 lbs. (24 Kg) without supplies; 56.1 lbs. (26 Kg) with supplies; 107 lbs (48.5 Kg) shipping
  • Compliance Standards: IEC 62368-1: 2018 | EN IEC 62368-1:2020+A11:2020; EN 55032:2015/A11:2020/A1:2020, Class B; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A1:2021; EN 61000-3-3:2013/A1:2019/A2:2021; EN 55035:2017/A11:2020; CSA C22.2 NO. 62368-1:19; FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B; ICES-003 Issue 7, Class B; RoHS (IEC63000:2018), REACH, ErP (EN 50564:2011)
  • Optional Accessories: RW-5.1 Automatic Label Roll Rewinder, 11.8” (300 mm) OD Roll; UW-5.1 Automatic Label Roll Unwinder, 11.8” (300 mm) OD Roll

Warranties

One-Year Manufacturer’s Parts & Labor Warranty on Printer
2 years from date of production on unused/unopened Ink Cartridges, 6 months if opened or installed

What’s Included

QuickLabel QL-125 printer, AC power cord, USB Cable, QL-125 CMYK dye cartridges, 105mL (95mL usable)
CQL Pro® advanced label creation and print management software (one free license included)
Manufacturer-Direct Sales, Warranty and Service | Unlimited Telephone, Web and E-mail Technical Support
Optional Remote and On-Site Setup & Training, Extended Warranty, and Support programs available