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Original / Compatible · Thermal Printhead
Datamax I-4208 203dpi Printhead PHD20-2181-01
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Product Specifications
| Model | Datamax I-Class MK I Thermal Printhead (Original / Compatible) |
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| Part Number | PHD20-2181-01 |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Width | 104 mm (4.1 in) class |
| Print Technology | Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal |
| Compatible Printers | Datamax I-4206, I-4208, I-4210, I-4212 (I-Class MK I) |
| Print Element | Ceramic heating element + metal frame |
| Type | Original or Compatible (contact us) |
| Warranty | 30 km / 3 months (original); 50 km / 5 months (compatible) |
| MOQ | 1 PCS |
Product Description
The Datamax I-4208 203dpi printhead (PHD20-2181-01) is the standard-resolution replacement for the Datamax I-Class MK I family - I-4206, I-4208, I-4210 and I-4212. Rated at 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) with a 4-inch-class ceramic heating element, it restores the fast, high-volume barcode and text output the I-Class is built for, at the resolution most logistics and inventory labels use.
PHD20-2181-01 is shared across all four I-Class MK I 203 dpi models, so a single SKU covers I-4206 / I-4208 / I-4210 / I-4212. It drops into the standard I-Class bay - no firmware change. We 100% test every head on a live printer before dispatch.
Main Features
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✔ Exact fit for I-4206 / I-4208 / I-4210 / I-4212
Cross-referenced to Datamax PHD20-2181-01. Dimensions match the I-Class MK I carriage exactly. Note: the I-Class also ships at 300 dpi (I-4308) and the newer MK II generation uses different heads - confirm model + generation + dpi before ordering.
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✔ 203dpi reliable output (8 dots/mm)
At 203 dpi the dot pitch is 0.125 mm - the right balance of speed and legibility for 4-inch labels running at high ips. Crisp Code 128, GS1-128 and QR across carton and pallet widths without higher-resolution slowdown.
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✔ Ceramic heating element for long life
The ceramic heating element with protective glaze resists abrasion from ribbons and label stock, pushing back the vertical streaking and missing dots that force early replacement.
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✔ Thermal transfer & direct thermal in one head
Run it with ribbon for durable carton and compliance labels, or direct thermal for receipts and short-life tags - one head covers both modes for the I-Class.
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Product Applications
Waybills, tracking tags and carton codes at goods-out, staying scannable through the warehouse.
Part labels, batch codes and asset tags for traceability on the shop floor.
Price and shelf labels, patient and sample tags, and regulated compliance marking where a misread causes real problems.
Why Choose Codewel?
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ISO9001 / RoHS / CE Certified Manufacturer · Hangzhou, China
Codewel is a global manufacturer of thermal printheads located in Hangzhou, China. As an ISO9001 / RoHS / CE certified company, we are committed to providing best-in-class printheads. Our market approach and commitment to our clients is simple: to help you grow sales and increase profitability. We live by our slogan - "MAKE PRINTING EASIER". We have been providing printheads for barcode printers, packaging and labeling equipment. The brands include Zebra, TSC, Videojet, Markem-Imaje, Datamax, Honeywell (Intermec), Bizerba, CAB and many others, both original and compatible. |
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