Godex G500 4" Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer, 203 dpi, 5 ips
The Godex G500 4-inch thermal transfer barcode printer offers twin-sensor technology, allowing you to use a variety of specialty materials for industrial, retail, transportation, and other applications. This barcode printer produces labels and barcodes at a speed of 5 inches per second and a print resolution fo 203 dpi. Its sibling, the G530 barcode printer, produces 300 dpi barcodes at 3 inches per second.
Godex G500 Features and Benefits
The Godex G500 barcode printer is ideal for industrial applications. It accepts label rolls with an outside diameter of 5 inches and ribbons nearly 1,000 feet long. Twin sensor technology makes the G500 a versatile barcode printer that can be used with a variety of label materials.
This compact barcode printer weighs just 5.5 pounds, making it a lightweight addition to your shipping and receiving desk, manufacturing line, reception area, checkout counter, and other areas. The Godex G500 barcode printer can print labels up to 4.25 inches wide and up to 68 inches long. USB, serial, and Ethernet ports allow for convenient connectivity to your computer or network. The G500 thermal barcode printer comes with 8 megabytes of Flash (4 for user storage) and 16 megabytes of SDRAM memory. Resident bitmap and TrueType fonts as well as a long list of 1D and 2D barcode formats are built into the G500. You can also download additional fonts and graphic formats to this barcode printer.
GoLabel software is included with the Godex G500 4-inch barcode printer for free, making it easy to design and print barcodes using this compact label maker.
Use Cases
The Godex G500 is the ideal barcode printer for a number of barcode and labeling applications including:
- Warehousing
- Transportation
- Logistics
- Retail
- Shipping
- Document management
- Library management
- Inventory management
- Hospitality
- Cable management
| Print Method | Thermal Transfer |
| Print Resolution | 203 dpi |
| Print Speed | Up to 5 inches per second |
| Print Width | 4.25 inches |
| Print Length | 0.16” inches to 68 inches |
| Interface | USB 2, Serial RS-232, Ethernet RJ45 |
| Ribbon | 981’ x 1.18” to 4.33” |
| Control Panel | Ready and Status bicolor LEDs, FEED button |
| Label Design Software | Free GoLabel software included |
Godex G500 Warranty
A 3-year depot warranty is included with your Godex G500 thermal transfer barcode printer. Should you need warranty service, ship it to the service depot. Warranty repairs at the depot cover all parts and labor.
Godex G500 Label Roll and Ribbon Specifications
The Godex G500 is compatible with a wide variety of ribbons and thermal transfer labels and ribbons as well as direct thermal labels. This means that you can use the G500 as either a thermal transfer printer or as a direct thermal transfer printer for the ultimate in flexibility.
DuraFast Label Company stocks a variety of Godex G500 ribbons, G500 thermal transfer labels, and G400 direct thermal labels. Keep the specifications below in mind when shopping for Godex G500 ribbons and labels.
| G500 Label Roll Core Size | 1.0” Minimum | 1.5” Maximum |
| G500 Label Roll Diameter | 5” OD |
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| G500 Ribbon Core Size | 1” Minimum |
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| G500 Ribbon Diameter | 2.67” OD |
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| G500 Ribbon Type | Wax, Wax/Resin, Resin |
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| G500 Ribbon Length | 981 Feet |
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| G500 Ribbon Width | 1.18” Minimum | 4.33” Maximum |
Options and Accessories
Several accessories are available for the Godex G500 barcode printer (sold separately) including:
| Part Number | Godex G500 Accessories & Parts Available |
| 99659 | 4" Printhead G500 - 203 dpi |
| 99698 | PCBA Mainboard for G500 Series |
| 99699 | Platen Roller for G500 Series |
| 99700 | Dispenser Module for G500 Series |
| 99701 | Guillotine Cutter Module for G500 Series |
See the Godex G500 barcode printer in action by watching the video below.
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