MK5000

Specification

Printing Method

Thermal Transfer

Resolution

300 dpi

Printing Speed*1

High Speed

40mm/s

Middle Speed

25mm/s

Low Speed

18.5mm/s

Output Rate

High Speed

55 pcs/min (ø 1.5 - 6.5mm)
45 pcs/min (ø 7 - 10mm)

Middle Speed

35 pcs/min

Low Speed

30 pcs/min

Ink Ribbons

Type

Ribbon Cassette

For Tube and Label

Black: 150m, 40m
White: 85m

For Plate

Black: 40m

Character Size

1.3mm (only full-width available),
2mm, 2.6mm, 3mm, 4mm, 6mm (full-width, half-width available for each)

Input Modes

Alphanumeric, Symbol input

Display

Type

LCD (160 x 64 dots) with backlight

Capacity

10 characters/line x 2 lines (full-width)

Built-In Memory

Print Data (approx.)

5 000 characters

Files (approx.)

250 000 characters or 10 folders (each can save up to 99 files)

Media Cutting Method

Automatic Full-cut, Automatic Half-cut

Power Supply

AC Adaptor

AC 100V - 240V, 50/60Hz, 0.74A

Rechargeable Batteries*2

AA x 6 pieces

Power Consumption

25W (maximum)

Interface

USB 2.0, PC Connection Kit (included)

Operating Environment

Temperature

15 - 32.5°C
(5 - 18°C with optional Tube Warmer installed)

Humidity

10 - 85% RH (with no condensation)

Storage Environment

Temperature

5 - 35°C

Humidity

10 - 90% RH (with no condensation)

Dimensions (W x D x H) (approx.)

272 x 318 x 97 mm

Weight (approx.)

2.7 kg (not including accessories)

Print Media

PVC Tube/Clear Tube*3 *5

Size

ø1.5 - 10mm
(ø1.5 - 6.5 mm with the optional Tube Warmer installed)

Thickness

0.4 - 0.6mm

Heat Shrink Tube*3 *5

Size

ø1.5 - 10mm

Thickness

0.2 - 0.4mm

Flat Tube*4 *5

Size

ø1.5 - 6.5mm

Width

11.2mm or less

Thickness

0.4 - 0.6mm

Label Tape

Type

Tape Cassette (White, Yellow, Silver)

Width

6mm, 9mm, 12mm

Length

White, Yellow: 30m
Silver: 27m

Plate*4 *5

Width

8 - 10mm

Thickness

0.5mm

  1. Print speed varies depending on media used.
  2. Batteries are not included with the printer. Only Panasonic eneloop 1.2V AA rechargeable batteries (model: BK-3MCCE) should be used to avoid printer safety and warranty issues. "Panasonic" and "eneloop" are registered trademark of Panasonic Group.
  3. The Tube attachment is required. Heat shrink tube cannot be used with optional Tube Warmer.
  4. The optional Plate and Flat Tube attachment is required.
  5. Please purchase commercially available tubes and plates. Note that some commercially available tubes and plates cannot be printed by this printer. Please test the operation on the print media before use.