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Authentic Zebra 300 DPI thermal replacement printhead for GT800 and GT820 desktop printers. Provides high-density 12 dots/mm printing for small fonts and compliance barcodes over a 4.09-inch print width. Factory-certified OEM kit.
GENUINE OEM REPLACEMENT • PRECISION THERMAL HARDWARE
Zebra GT800 / GT820 300 DPI Thermal Printhead Kit (OEM P/N: P1073117-007 / Ref: P1025950-019) – Genuine OEM Replacement
OEM Part Number: P1073117-007 (Catalog Ref: P1025950-019) • Core Engine: High-Density Thin-Film Micro-Resistor Thermal Array (12 dots/mm) • Target Platform: Zebra GT800 & GT820 300 DPI Desktop Thermal Transfer Models
The Zebra GT800 / GT820 300 DPI Thermal Printhead Kit (OEM P/N: P1073117-007 / Catalog Ref: P1025950-019) is an authentic, high-density electro-thermal imaging transducer engineered specifically for Zebra GT-Series commercial desktop printers configured for 300 DPI high-resolution output. Manufactured under rigorous cleanroom semiconductor standards by Zebra Technologies Corporation, this printhead assembly provides superior edge sharpness, fine pitch rendering, and deep optical contrast required for complex 2D DataMatrix symbologies, micro-text serialization, pharmaceutical tracking, and electronics component asset labeling. Designed to support dual-capacity ribbon modules (handling both 74-meter 0.5-inch core and 300-meter 1.0-inch core ribbons), it ensures consistent operational endurance during high-duty production cycles.
At the component level, the unit incorporates an advanced ceramic thin-film substrate housing 1,248 individual active micro-resistor heating dots calibrated at an intrinsic spatial resolution of 300 dots per inch (11.81 – 12.0 dots/mm with an ultra-fine 0.084 mm dot pitch) across a 4.09-inch (104.0 mm) active print swath. Driven by high-frequency onboard shift registers and integrated driver ICs, the heating elements operate under microsecond pulse-width modulation (PWM) control, achieving reliable continuous linear printing speeds up to 4.0 inches per second (102 mm/sec). The delicate micro-resistor burn line is protected by a multi-layer silicon nitride (Si3N4) anti-abrasion glaze passivation coating, while an onboard negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor provides real-time thermal feedback to ensure uniform dot density across variable print volumes.
The sub-assembly is pre-mounted to an anodized aluminum heatsink bracket measuring approximately 116 mm × 30 mm × 24 mm with a dry net weight of approximately 66 grams, engineered with dedicated GT-series side pivot slots and grounding spring tabs to guarantee planar platen alignment. Electrical connectivity to the main logic board is established via a single high-reliability gold-plated Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) connector header designed for low electrical resistance and noise immunity. Each replacement kit is shipped as a 100% genuine factory-sealed OEM unit packaged inside certified moisture-vapor and electrostatic discharge (ESD) shielding to ensure semiconductor integrity prior to on-site commissioning.
Critical OEM Part Number & Resolution Cross-Reference Warning: In official Zebra technical parts catalogs, the dedicated 300 DPI printhead for the GT800 series is designated as P1073117-007. Part number P1025950-019 (often cross-referenced in market listings alongside P1025950-009) officially designates the 203 DPI printhead assembly for GT800 printers with movable/fixed sensor configurations. Sourcing for 300 DPI operation requires verifying that the printer mechanism, motor assembly (P1073117-008), platen roller, and firmware are configured for 300 DPI (12 dots/mm) to prevent clock timing mismatches and strobe driver failures.
ENGINEERING REFERENCE
Identification Notes & Core Distinction
| Reference Parameter | Engineering Specification & Description |
|---|---|
| Official 300 DPI OEM Part Number | P1073117-007 (Zebra OEM Global Standard Kit Part Number for GT800 300 DPI). |
| Associated Catalog Reference | P1025950-019. In official Zebra documentation, P1025950-019 is the 203 DPI printhead for fixed/movable sensor carriages (superseding/co-existing with P1025950-009). Often queried in market catalogs for 300 DPI GT800 conversions. |
| Core Technology Architecture | High-density thin-film ceramic micro-resistor line array (12 dots/mm) housed in a specialized heatsink frame for the GT dual-ribbon cavity. |
| Cross-Platform Incompatibility | Strictly incompatible with 300 DPI G-Series units (GX430t – OEM P/N: 105934-039) or ZD-Series (ZD420t/ZD620t 300 DPI) due to completely different heatsink bracket geometries and mounting spring tabs. |
Notice: This printhead is dedicated solely to Zebra GT-Series 300 DPI desktop mechanisms. Do not attempt retrofit installations into standard 203 DPI GT800 units without upgrading the internal stepper motor assembly and updating mainboard firmware parameters.
Part Information Matrix
| Product Official Designation | Zebra GT800 / GT820 300 DPI Thermal Replacement Printhead Kit |
| OEM Manufacturer & Assembly Fab | Zebra Technologies Corporation (Desktop Specialty Printing Division) |
| Exact Model Identification | Zebra GT-Series 4-inch 300 DPI High-Density Printhead Sub-Assembly |
| Primary OEM Part Number (P/N) | P1073117-007 |
| Known Superseded & Catalog Aliases | P1025950-019 (Associated Catalog Reference), P1073117-007-PB, KIT PRINTHEAD GT800 300DPI |
| Print Technology Compatibility | Dual-Mode: Thermal Transfer (Fine-Wax, Wax/Resin, High-Durability Resin Ribbons) & Direct Thermal (Top-Coated Chemical Media) |
| Product Lifecycle Status | Active OEM Production & Tier-1 Spares Maintenance Support |
| Physical Condition | • 100% Brand New, Factory Sealed in Original OEM Anti-Static Moisture Barrier Packaging |
| Country of Origin | Japan / China (Zebra Certified Semiconductor & Assembly Operations) |
| Primary Industrial Application | Micro-2D DataMatrix Tracking, High-Density PCB Component Labeling, Laboratory Specimen Vials, Pharmaceutical Compliance Marking |
Technical Specifications Matrix
| Engineering Metric | Certified Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Native Print Resolution | 300 DPI (11.81 – 12.0 dots per mm / nominal 0.084 mm dot pitch) |
| Total Active Heating Dot Count | 1,248 individual micro-resistor elements aligned in a contiguous linear array |
| Maximum Active Print Width | 4.09 inches (104.0 mm) continuous transverse imaging path |
| Maximum Rated Print Speed | Up to 4.0 inches per second (102 mm/sec) under calibrated head pressure |
| Nominal Dot Resistance | Calibrated factory resistance rank ~1,100 – 1,350 Ω (stamped on barcode rank label) |
| Protective Overcoat Glaze | Silicon Nitride (Si3N4) anti-abrasion passivation layer |
| Operating Thermal Range | 5°C to 40°C (40°F to 105°F) operating environment; monitored via onboard NTC thermistor |
| Logic & Strobe Drive Voltage | +5.0V DC logic drive rail; +24.0V DC ±5% nominal head strobe power rail |
| Dimensions & Physical Mass | Approx. 116 mm × 30 mm × 24 mm | Dry assembly net weight: ~66 g |
| Electrical Interconnect Interface | Single gold-plated high-density Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) connector header |
FIELD ADVISORY
Technical Precision & Installation Warning
ATTENTION: High-density 300 DPI thermal printheads possess tightly spaced micro-resistor dots and delicate driver IC arrays. Installation must strictly be executed by qualified service technicians or trained hardware personnel following Zebra GT-Series maintenance standards.
- ESD Protection: Dense onboard shift registers and switching MOSFETs are acutely vulnerable to static discharge. Technicians must touch an earthed chassis ground or wear a certified grounded anti-static wrist strap before opening the protective anti-static bag or handling electrical FFC connections.
- Power Isolation & Absolute Prohibition of Hot-Swapping: Turn off the main printer power switch and unplug the 24V external DC power supply cable before attempting printhead replacement. Disconnecting or connecting the FFC ribbon cable while live current is active will arc across 24V strobe pins, destroying mainboard driver transistors and permanently bridging printhead channels.
- Cable / FFC Inspection: Carefully inspect the flexible flat cable contacts for bent fingers, lint, or adhesive residue. Seat the cable squarely into the connector housing and lock the retaining latch fully; angled insertion can cross 24V power traces into 5V logic lines, resulting in instantaneous destruction of the logic board.
- Ink / Fluid Chemical Compatibility: Use only 99.7% electronic-grade Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) with lint-free foam swabs to clean the heating line. Never use aromatic solvents, acetone, chlorine-based cleaners, or metallic tools/scrapers to remove baked ribbon wax or chemical residue; scratching the protective glaze permanently destroys dot line continuity.
- Handling Factory-Sealed Unit: Never touch the mirror-finished ceramic burn line with bare fingertips. Natural epidermal oils, acids, and skin salts will bond to the resistive glass coating, charring under operational heat and causing localized dot burnout.
- Part Number & Spring Calibration: Ensure the factory retention springs and pivot brackets seat symmetrically within the GT800 ribbon carriage assembly. Perform a manual media sensor calibration and verify printhead darkness settings via Zebra Setup Utilities to ensure nominal energy delivery and avoid over-driving the heating elements.
Target Equipment Compatibility Matrix
Zebra GT800 Desktop Series (300 DPI)
- Zebra GT800 300 DPI Platform (Chassis with "1" in 14th configuration digit)
- Zebra GT800 Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal (300 DPI)
- Zebra GT800 Dual Ribbon Capacity Mechanisms (74m & 300m)
Zebra GT820 Regional Platforms (300 DPI)
- Zebra GT820 High-Resolution Desktop (300 DPI)
- Zebra GT820 Dual-Core Ribbon Series (300 DPI)
- GT-Series OEM Service Replacement Drop-In Units (300 DPI)
Incompatible Equipment Alert (Do Not Procure for the Following Platforms):
This assembly is strictly NOT COMPATIBLE with standard 203 DPI GT800/GT820 platforms (OEM P/N: P1025950-009 / P1025950-019) without a motor assembly conversion (P1073117-008), nor standard G-Series 300 DPI units (GX430t – requires P/N 105934-039), 203 DPI G-Series (GK420t P/N: 105934-038, GK420d P/N: 105934-037), legacy 2844 series, or newer Zebra ZD series printers (ZD220, ZD230, ZD420, ZD421, ZD620). Always verify the full model and part number stamped on your printer's regulatory label.
Terms, Warranty & Customer Protection Policy
1. Pre-Installation Guarantee: Every printhead kit is guaranteed to be 100% genuine Zebra OEM, brand new, factory sealed in original anti-static moisture barrier packaging, and completely free of missing dots, scratches, or electrical opens/shorts upon arrival.
2. Store Warranty Policy: We provide a 30 working-day store warranty against dead-on-arrival (DOA) electrical defects from the recorded delivery date. Warranty claims require an unedited, continuous video recording showing unboxing of the intact factory seal and full physical installation by a qualified technician, including cable connection verification and self-test config printout.
3. Final Sale Conditions: Due to the sensitive semiconductor characteristics of micro-resistor thermal heating arrays, all sales are strictly final once the anti-static vacuum seal is breached or the printhead is mounted to the printer chassis. Scratched protective glaze, physical chipping from sharp tools or staples, reverse voltage destruction, heat burnout from extreme darkness settings, or ribbon wrinkle adhesive contamination are explicitly excluded from warranty coverage.
OEM P/N: P1025950-019
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