Multi-function thermal transfer printer SP series

Product overview
(Discontinued: production and sales ended) High-productivity thermal transfer printer for high-speed, continuous marking using a thermal head. Thermal transfer marking provides superior durability.

Models

• SP8501: Standard model
• SP8801: High-spec model (includes SP8801-specific functions)

Main features

• Standalone operation: supplied keyboard enables stand-alone use; PC-based data editing available with PCMS software.
• Improved thermal head: revised thermal head performance for cleaner marking.
• Increased productivity: approximately 10% speed improvement vs. previous SP7000 series (reference: tube mode, 20 mm tube length, 5 digits × 1-line marking).
• USB memory support: standard USB memory for storing and loading print data.
• SP8801-specific: equipped with a tube lining unit that automatically aligns and applies marked/cut marker tubes onto dedicated tape; supports wide workpieces (max transport width 45 mm, cutting up to 25 mm width).
• Compatible media: tubes, marker labels, marker plates (terminal marking plates).

Basic specifications
Model: SP8501 / SP8801
Workpieces: tubes outer diameter 2.0–22.0 mm (SP8501) / 2.0–28.0 mm (SP8801)
Common compatible media: marker labels, marker plates (terminal marking plates)
Dimensions: 315W (including cutter shield) × 280D × 305H mm
Weight: 11.5 kg (SP8501) / 12.0 kg (SP8801)
Color: gray (SP8501) / gray and aqua blue (SP8801)

Features / specifications

• Product status: discontinued (sales end when stock is depleted)
• Printing method: thermal transfer printing using a thermal head
• Operation modes: standalone (supplied keyboard) and PC-based data management (PCMS editing software)
• Storage media: USB memory for print data storage and loading
• Productivity: approximately 10% speed increase vs. predecessor (dependent on conditions)
• SP8801 exclusive: tube lining unit, max transport width 45 mm, max cutting width 25 mm
• Dimensions & weight: 315W × 280D × 305H mm; 11.5 kg (SP8501) / 12.0 kg (SP8801)
• Compatible outer diameters (tubes): 2.0–22.0 mm (SP8501) / 2.0–28.0 mm (SP8801)