Label Printer
GoDEX RT230 Label Printer
Compact 2" (60mm) DT/TT 300DPI desktop label printer
300 dpiDT and TT102mm / sec56.9mm (2.24")Ethernet24 Months Return to Base
The GoDEX RT230 label printer is a compact desktop 300DPI thermal transfer and direct thermal label printer with all the features you need for a wide range of labelling applications where high resolution text and barcodes are required. It directly competes and wins over other DT/TT printers in it's class boasting a 2 year warranty, triple interface (USB, RS232 and Ethernet as standard) and the option to add Bluetooth or WiFi connectivity. GoDEX bring flexible, easy to use, label printing to the everyone with their intelligent label printers.
At a glance
| Print Method | Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 102mm / sec (4 ips) |
| Print Width | 56.9mm (2.24") |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (B-Type) Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9) Ethernet port (R |
| Warranty | 24 Months Return to Base |
Why choose the GoDEX RT230
300 dpi print head300 DPI print head resolution
Ethernet, serial and USB standardEthernet, serial and USB ports are standard features adding flexibility and power
Up to 4 ipsMaximum 4 IPS printing speed
Compact clam-shell bodyCompact size and modern clam-shell design
One-button calibrationInnovative calibration button makes label calibration simple and fast
Zebra, Eltron and Datamax emulationEZPL, GEPL, GDPL and GZPL language support (Zebra ZPL, Eltron EPLii, Datamax)
Where it fits
- Labels that have to last. Thermal transfer uses a ribbon, so the print does not fade with heat or light the way a direct thermal label does. That is what you want on asset tags, chemical labels and anything stored for months.
- Short life labels. Direct thermal needs no ribbon at all, which makes it the cheaper way to run shipping labels, pick tickets and anything read within weeks rather than years.
- Fitting an existing system. With the standard Godex languages emulation it can usually take the label formats your current software already sends, which matters more than the hardware when you are replacing a printer.
Choosing between the versions
| Version | Part number | Price inc GST |
|---|
| Standard | GX-RT230 | $642.62 |
| With Peeler / Presenter | GX-RT230-PEEL | $741.38 |
| With Cutter Module | GX-RT230-CUT | $909.41 |
Pick the version from the dropdown above. The printer is identical across all of them, only the label exit hardware changes.
Full specifications
| Print Method | Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 102mm / sec (4 ips) |
| Print Width | 56.9mm (2.24") |
| Print Length | Min. 0.16" (4 mm)** - Max . 30" ( 762mm) |
| Processor | 32-bit RISC CPU |
| Memory | Flash: 8 MB Flash (4 MB for user storage) SDRAM : 16 MB |
| Interface | USB 2.0 (B-Type) Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9) Ethernet port (RJ-45) Optional Bluetooth or WiFi Module |
| Ribbon | Length: 360' (110 m) Width: 2.20" (56mm) - 2.32" (59mm) Core diameter: 0.5" (12.7 mm) |
| Control Panel | Power on/off button Calibration button Control key: FEED |
Before you order
- Measure your label. The print width in the specifications is the hard limit. Check your label stock against it, and check the core size your rolls are wound on, before the printer arrives.
- Check the software. This printer speaks the Godex languages. If you are replacing an existing printer, those emulations are usually what lets your current label formats keep working.
- Think about the consumables. The label and ribbon cost outruns the printer cost quickly. Tell us what you are printing and we will quote the stock alongside the hardware.
In the box
- GoDEX RT230 label printer
- Power supply and lead
- USB cable
- GoLabel label design software
- Quick start guide
Frequently asked questions
Does it need a ribbon?
Only in thermal transfer mode. This printer does both: direct thermal needs no ribbon and prints onto heat sensitive label stock, while thermal transfer uses a ribbon to lay ink onto the label. Direct thermal is cheaper to run and fades over months, thermal transfer costs more per label and lasts. Choose per job, the printer does not care.
What does 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) actually mean for my labels?
Resolution is how many dots the head lays down per inch. 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) is the working figure for this model. Higher resolution matters when you are printing small text, fine logos or dense 2D barcodes onto small labels. For plain product and shipping labels the lower resolutions are usually sharper than they need to be already.
How fast is it and how wide can the label be?
Godex rates it at 102mm / sec (4 ips) with a maximum print width of 56.9mm (2.24"). The width is the limit on the label itself: anything wider than that cannot be filled edge to edge, so measure your label stock against that figure before ordering.
How does it connect?
As standard it offers USB 2.0 (B-Type) Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9) Ethernet port (RJ-45) Optional Bluetooth or WiFi Module. Tell us how the printer will sit on your network when you order and we will confirm you have the right build.
What is the difference between the versions?
The printer is the same in every version on this page. The peeler version separates each label from its backing as it prints and presents it ready to pick up, which suits applying labels one at a time by hand; and the cutter version slices the media after each label or batch, which suits tags, tickets and continuous stock. The standard version does neither and simply prints a roll.
Is label design software included?
Godex supplies its GoLabel design software at no extra cost, which is enough to lay out and print labels without buying a third party package. If you already use a labelling or ERP system you will more likely drive the printer from that instead, through the language emulations listed in the specifications.
What warranty does it carry?
A 24 Months Return to Base. Return to base means a faulty unit comes back to us for assessment and repair or replacement rather than an engineer attending site.
Can I see a sample label before I commit?
Call us on 1300 026 062. Choosing between resolutions and between direct thermal and thermal transfer is much easier against a printed sample of your own artwork than against a specification sheet.
The GoDEX RT230 is a Godex label printer supplied by POS Sales. Key specifications: print method Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer; resolution 300 dpi (12 dots/mm); print speed 102mm / sec (4 ips); print width 56.9mm (2.24"); print length Min. 0.16" (4 mm)** - Max . 30" ( 762mm); processor 32-bit RISC CPU; memory Flash: 8 MB Flash (4 MB for user storage) SDRAM : 16 MB; interface USB 2.0 (B-Type) Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9) Ethernet port (RJ-45) Optional Bluetooth or WiFi Module. GoLabel label design software is included by Godex at no extra cost, and POS Sales stocks the matching Godex consumables, upgrade kits and spare parts in Australia. It is covered by a 24 Months Return to Base warranty. Sold in Australia by POS Sales, 1300 026 062.
Supplied and supported in Australia by POS Sales, 1300 026 062. See the full label printer range.
Print Method:
Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
Resolution:
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Print Speed:
102mm / sec (4 ips)
Print Width:
56.9mm (2.24")
Print Length:
Min. 0.16" (4 mm)** - Max . 30" ( 762mm)
Processor:
32-bit RISC CPU
Memory:
Flash: 8 MB Flash (4 MB for user storage) SDRAM : 16 MB
Interface:
USB 2.0 (B-Type) Serial port: RS-232 (DB-9) Ethernet port (RJ-45) Optional Bluetooth or WiFi Module
Ribbon:
Length: 360' (110 m) Width: 2.20" (56mm) - 2.32" (59mm) Core diameter: 0.5" (12.7 mm)
Control Panel:
Power on/off button Calibration button Control key: FEED
1300 026 062