Brother UK has launched its first six-inch industrial label printers to help resellers meet demand for wider-format labelling across the logistics, warehousing and manufacturing sectors.
Labels are playing an ever-more crucial role in the logistics and warehousing sector, carrying more data than ever to help speed goods through to their destination at an ever-faster pace.
With more information being desired on labels, businesses want flexibility to print larger labels to accommodate this. As a result, demand for six-inch label printers is increasing, which has led Brother to enter the market for the first time with two new devices.
Brother’s new TJ-6421TN and TJ-6521TN models support a range of labelling applications such as pallet identification, outer-case logistics labels, chemical safety labelling and product ID tags used in automotive and heavy manufacturing.
Built for durability and performance, the new TJ-6 models feature robust metal construction and a touchscreen display for easy operation in fast-paced settings. High ribbon capacity of 450m means that less time is spent replacing label rolls, while fast print speeds of up to 12ips and optional internal rewinders to further streamline batch labelling boost labelling efficiency.
The TJ-6421TN offers thermal transfer and direct thermal printing technology and prints up to 203dpi print resolution and a speed of up to 12 inches/second.
Meanwhile the TJ-6521TN also offers thermal transfer and direct thermal printing technology, but at a print resolution of up to 300dpi and speed of up to 10 inches/second.
Both offer a maximum print width up to 168mm (6.61 inches), so the pair can cover a range of applications.
Warranty and compatibility
To give customers peace of mind, the devices are backed by a five-year return-to-base warranty as standard. Customers can also upgrade to an optional on-site service pack for enhanced service levels, including next working day support. This flexible service helps firms reduce disruption, control costs and maintain critical operational processes by keeping downtime to a minimum.
Both models are compatible with major WMS and ERP systems and support common printer languages including ZPL2 for seamless integration. Connectivity includes USB, USB host, serial and ethernet as standard, with optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to support flexible deployment in industrial and warehouse environments.
The new printers build on the success of Brother’s TJ industrial range – designed for demanding, high-volume environments – and complement the brand’s existing desktop (TD) and mobile (RJ) labelling solutions. Together, the line-up gives resellers the tools to support customers across every labelling requirement – from factory floor to forklift, back office to shop floor.
Performance and durability
The new printers are aimed to keep operations running smoothly, and for ease of use straight out of the box. “When labels stop, workflows stop – and in industrial settings, that costs time and money,” says Simon Brennan, senior business manager – Specialist Printing Solutions at Brother UK.
“With the TJ-6 series, resellers can trust us to deliver performance, durability and easy integration – backed by the kind of robust support that keeps critical processes running without drama.
“Whether its pallet labelling in a distribution centre or product tracking on a factory floor, these printers are built to keep operations running smoothly. We’ve combined rugged performance with seamless, simple integration and backed it with expert support, so resellers can deliver print solutions that work first time, every time.”
