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QL-250

Budget Friendly Inkjet Tabletop Color Label Printer

Wide-format, Highly Productive, Entry-Level Price

Featuring a compact design and software-based user interface, the QL-250 delivers superior print quality and high productivity of more expensive systems at a budget-friendly price. The QL-250 delivers moderate production volumes at a low total cost of operation.

Ideal for low to moderate volumes of labels per week, the QL-250 provides an economical way to start producing custom color labels today with potential savings for months or years.

  • High-performance, wide format in a budget-friendly package, and low total cost of ownership
  • Simple three-button interface with built-in web configuration
  • Print vibrant color labels economically as wide as 8.5″

Key Features

Integrated high-capacity supply roll for seamless roll-to-roll or roll-to-cut printing operation

Simple three-button multifunction interface with supplemental web browser for system settings

Built-in automatic cutter

Vibrant, accurate color output with custom color profiles suitable for every label application

Optionally available rewinder for a precisely wound finished roll

Rugged, all-metal design with a compact footprint that seamlessly integrates into your production workflow

Clamshell cover reveals the media path and user-replaceable printhead for easy printer maintenance

Key Print Attributes

Superior 1600 dpi print quality delivers superior image clarity and sharpness over scanning printhead color labeling technologies.

Print all the labels you need on one device with print widths up to 8.5″.

True-to-life colors using industry-standard ICC color profiles, eliminating tedious color manipulation

High-performance dye inks deliver exceptional print quality and vibrant colors on a wide range of printed materials.

See It in Action

Introducing the QL-250

Introducing the QL-250
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Operation:

  • Print Technology: Thermal Inkjet
  • Ink Type: High-Performance Dye ink, (5) individual CMYKK Cartridges
  • Print Resolution: 1600 dpi x 1600 dpi / 1600 x 800 dpi
  • Print Speed: 6 ips (152 mm/sec) @ 1600 x 1600 dpi; 12 ips (305 mm/sec) @ 1600 x 800 dpi
  • Label Size/Print Area: Width: 2.0” (50.8 mm) – 8.6” (218 mm); Length: 2.25” (57.2 mm) – 75” (1904 mm)
  • Media Sensing: Gap, Reflective (bottom-only), Continuous
  • Cutter: Approximately 400,000 cuts on paper liner
  • User Interface: Power, Print /Pause, Cancel/Cut LED Buttons
  • Connectivity: USB 2.0; 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, RJ-45 connection
  • Software: Microsoft Windows® 11, 10 64/32-bit Driver; CQL Pro® advanced label creation and print management software (one free license included)
  • Color Matching: ICC Color profile support for qualified media

Printing Supplies

  • Ink Cartridges: QuickLabel QL-250 CMYKK Dye cartridges, 250mL
  • Wiper Module: Approximately 5,000 wipes

Media

  • Width: 2.125” (54 mm) – 9.0” (228.6 mm)
  • Length: 2.25” (57.2 mm) – 75” (1904 mm)
  • Thickness: 3.9 – 11.8 mil (0.1 mm – 0.3 mm)
  • Roll Size: 10” OD (254 mm), 3” ID (76 mm) core

Environmental & Physical

  • Printer Operating: 59º F to 95º F (15º C to 35º C), 30% to 90% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
  • Printer Storage: 23º F to 113º F (-5º C to 50º C), 30% to 90% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
  • Ink Storage: 32º F to 95º F (0º C to 35º C), 35% to 85% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
  • Atmospheric Pressure: 1060hPa (795mmHg) – 700hPa (525mmHg)
  • Power Requirements: 100 – 240 VAC 50/60Hz, 2.5A
  • Power Consumption: Operating: 60W (max) Idle: 30W (max)
  • Dimensions: Print Unit (only): 21″ L x 21” W x 11” H (533 mm x 533 mm x 279 mm); Unwinder/Rewinder: 17” L x 9″ W x 11″ H (432 mm x 229 mm x 279 mm)
  • Weight: 70 lbs. (31.8 Kg) Print Unit without supplies; 17.5 lbs. (7.9 Kg) Unwinder; 18.3 lbs. (8.3 Kg) Rewinder
  • Optional Accessories: RW-250 Unwinder, 10.0” (254 mm) OD Roll (required for roll printing operation); RW-250 Rewinder, 10.0” (254 mm) OD Roll (optional)

Warranty

  • One-Year Manufacturer’s Parts & Labor Warranty (excludes wear parts and supplies)

What’s Included

  • QuickLabel QL-250 printer, AC power cord, USB Cable, Installation Guide
  • 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 On-Site Setup & Training, Extended Warranty and Support programs available