AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer is a high-resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi and color image processing for realistic photographic image quality with ultra-fine toner results in precise text and line formation, as well as highly accurate and scannable barcodes. Designed to print on a wide variety of uncoated paper and synthetic materials for a broad spectrum of labeling applications with precise media handling and layering control of CMYK+W toner
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer is a high-resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi and color image processing for realistic photographic image quality with ultra-fine toner results in precise text and line formation, as well as highly accurate and scannable barcodes. Designed to print on a wide variety of uncoated paper and synthetic materials for a broad spectrum of labeling applications with precise media handling and layering control of CMYK+W toner delivers exceptional gradients and special printing effects
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer is the world’s first CMYK+White toner-based tabletop label printer that enables brand owners to create high-quality labels with the utmost durability, ensure a competitive cost of ownership, and set their brand apart with vibrant, impactful product labels. Also available in 4 color CMYK for applications not requiring white ink/toner.
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer offers ultra-white toner option used in the QL-300 allows colors (CMYK) to be accurately printed and visualized by the human eye. White allows printing onto transparent and colored substrates. Additionally, advanced label designs can be achieved, including gradations of colors and white, as well as spot UV sheen or varnished appearance when printing black dark-colored materials.
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer has the unique ability to print in white allows direct printing on a wide range of colored or transparent materials for excellent readability.
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer prints highly UV-and scratch-resistant labels that can withstand the challenging demands of harsh labeling applications.
Labels are produced at speeds up to 6 ips (152 mm/s) and in widths of up to 5 inches (126 mm), allowing a wide variety of shapes and colors.
Printing with white makes it possible to create impactful product labels, giving your brand the opportunity to establish a unique and attention-grabbing identity.
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer CMYK + Toner-Based Digital Label Printer is the world’s first 5-color toner-based tabletop label printer from QuickLabel that enables brand owners to create high-quality labels with the utmost durability, ensure a competitive cost of ownership, and set their brand apart with vibrant, impactful product labels.
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer CMYK + Toner-Based Digital Label Printer developed from the ground up based upon decades of innovative QuickLabel digital printing technologies, the QL-300 is ideally suited for brand owners who are seeking to create long-lasting, colorful product labels that stand out on the shelves. The unique added capability of printing with CMYK+WHITE toner opens doors for new, creative possibilities in label design, and expands the range of printable substrates to include transparent, colored, textured materials and more.
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer CMYK + Toner-Based Digital Label Printer producing labels with a level of durability unachievable by other printing technologies, the QL-300 delivers labels with the utmost permanence, water-fastness and UV-resistance. Capable of printing any quantity, from a single label to runs of several thousand, the QL-300 is a production-grade system constructed to consistently generate high-impact labels. Intended for use in any work space, the QL-300 was designed as a user-friendly tabletop solution, making it easier than
ever to achieve the look of commercially printed labels in-house.
Significance of Printing with White - White is the key to color printing that is often overlooked. It is typically used to allow colors (CMYK) to be accurately printed and visualized by the human eye.
The ultra-white toner used with the QL-300 opens up a realm of creative and distinct design opportunities for product labeling and branding. This new capability makes it possible to create impactful product label designs on transparent and colored materials, giving your brand the opportunity to establish a unique and attention-grabbing identity.
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer CMYK + Toner-Based Digital Label Printer is able to achieve CMYK+WHITE printing in a single pass onto a wide variety of label substrates by first placing down a layer of white toner and simultaneously layering precise amounts of CMYK over the white to produce the desired color output. The layers of toner are then “fused” with heat onto the label material, resulting in both an
extremely durable printed image and highly accurate colors on transparent and colored substrates.
AstroNova QL-300 5-Color 4.0" Wide Colour Label Printer CMYK + Toner-Based Digital Label Printer does more advanced label designs can also include printing gradations of colors and white, as well as a spot UV sheen or varnished appearance when printing black onto a dark colored material.
Print Quality
Gradients - Precise media handling and layering control of CMYK+W toner for smooth gradients
Barcodes - Defined printing of 2D lines and 3D elements for highly accurate and scannable barcodes and QR codes
Lines/Text - Achieve clear-cut font formation and thin lines with QuickLabel’s ultra-fine toner
Imagery - High-resolution 1200 x 1200 dpi and color image processing for realistic photographic image quality
Operation: Ink Type: Toner, (4 or 5) individual CMYK or W cartridges
Print Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
Print Speed: 6 ips (152 mm/sec), 4 ips (102 mm/sec) or 2.3 ips (58 mm/sec)
Print Area*: Width: 0.83” (21.2 mm) – 4.95” (125.8 mm); Length: 0.33” (8.5 mm) – 51.8” (1317 mm)
Print mode dependent
Media Sensing: Gap, Reflective (black mark), Continuous
Connectivity: High-Speed USB 2.0; Gigabit Ethernet; Built-in web server
Software: Microsoft Windows® 11, 10, 8.1; Windows Server® 2019, 2016, 2012, 64/32-bit PCL Driver
CQL Pro software (included) or NiceLabel® software (optional)
Printing Supplies: Toner Cartridges: QL-300 CMYKW toner cartridges
Transfer Belt: Extended-life, provides indirect image transfer of toner onto media
Fuser Unit: Extended-life, provides heat to fuse and fix toner to media
Waste Toner Box: Collects excess toner from transfer belt
Ink Type: High performance, dry toner designed to produce vibrant color and durability when combined with QuickLabel approved media
Media Dimensions: Thickness: 3.0 mil (0.076 mm) – 9.8 mil (0.25 mm)
Roll Size: 8″ OD (203 mm), 3″ ID (76 mm) core
Types: Matte, semi-gloss, high gloss papers and synthetics as well as tag stocks and other specialty labels
Environmental & Physical: Printer Operating: 50º F to 86º F (10º C to 30º C), 20% to 70% Relative Humidity (non-condensing)
Power Requirements: 110-127VAC, 60Hz or 220-230VAC, 50Hz
Power Consumption: 710W (average), 1200W (peak)
Dimensions: 3” L x 13.4” W x 17.8” H (1049 mm x 341 mm x 451 mm)
Weight: 136 lbs. (62 Kg) with supplies; 183 lbs. (83 Kg) shipping
