QuickLabel QL-125 – Industrial Desktop Color Label Printer

What Makes It Different?

The QuickLabel QL-125 delivers industry-best 1200 x 1200 dpi print quality at speeds up to 13 ips — without forcing a trade-off between resolution and throughput. Purpose-built for high-volume production environments, it pairs breakthrough print performance with a 4.3″ color touchscreen, built-in GPIO, and enterprise-ready networking, so it drops into modern operations without extra tools or add-on hardware. With highly efficient maintenance intervals and simplified operation, the QL-125 delivers for critical applications requiring high-volume, production and logistics integration, label traceability and regulatory compliance.

Industry-Leading Print Quality and Productivity: Delivering industry-best, 1200 x 1200 dpi output at 13 ips, while the next-generation built-in image processor delivers exceptionally faster variable data printing – both through the included CQL Pro software or standard Windows printer driver.

Easy Printhead Maintenance and Operation: QL-125 was engineered to reduce consumable spend and service frequency through extended maintenance intervals and optimized automated printhead maintenance. The printhead is user-replaceable within minutes without extended depot service or production downtime.

Automation and Network Integration Readiness: The QL-125 drops straight into modern networks with IPv6, SNMP, and mDNS support, simplifying deployment and management across complex IT infrastructures. Direct GPIO interface allows for simple control of print job synchronization and printer status with external production systems and equipment.

Lowest TCO in Desktop Label Printing: Through optimized ink usage, efficient automatic printhead maintenance and extended life consumable parts, the QL-125 delivers savings of up to 35% over competitive color labeling technologies. Efficient cleaning routines and reduced consumable parts replacement over previous generation QuickLabel printer makes for a compelling case for customer upgrades.

Operation:

• Ink Type:” Dye ink, (4) individual CMYK cartridges
• Print Resolution: 1,200 × 1,200 dpi
• Print Speed: Up to 13 ips (330 mm/sec) @ 1,200 x 1,200 dpi 9.4 ips (240 mm/sec) @ 1200 x 1200 dpi (max duty)
• Print Area: Width: 0.5" (12.7 mm) - 4.17" max (105.9 mm); Length: 0.24" - 52.8" (6 mm - 1343 mm)
• Media Sensors: Gap, Reflective (black mark), Notch, Continuous (with no unprinted gap)
• Cutter: Automatic, guillotine-type, cut at end of batch or between labels, 1.0" (25 mm) minimum cut length Rated for 1.5M cuts on 1.8 mil, 65g/m2 paper liner
• Control Panel: 4.3" Color Touchscreen User Interface Power; On/Off button; Power, Status/Error LED indicators
• Time to Ready: On to Ready: <30 seconds; Sleep to Ready: <10 seconds
• Time to First Print: Approximately 7 sec
• Connectivity: High-Speed USB 2.0; Gigabit Ethernet RS-2323C External Control Port, DB25 Connector
• Software: Microsoft Windows® 11,10 Windows Server® 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, 64-bit Driver COL Pro advanced label creation and print management software (one free license included) Loftware Nicelabel® Enterprise or Desktop software (optional)
• Barcodes:  All major barcodes supported, including 2D Datamatrix and QR Code

Labels and Tags:

• Media Width: 0.579" - 4.53" (14.7 mm - 115 mm)
• Media Thickness: 5.7 mil (0.145 mm) - 10 mil (0.255 mm)
• Roll Size: 7.87" OD (200 mm), 3" ID (76 mm) core (Internal); 11.8" OD (300 mm) with optional External Unwind
• Types: High Gloss Paper & Films, Semi-Gloss, Matte Paper, Synthetics as well as tag stocks and other specialty labels in roll or fanfold form

Environmental & Physical:

• Printer Operating 59° F to 86° F (15° C to 30° C), 10% to 90°; Relative Humidity (non-condensing_)
• Power Requirements: 100 - 240 VAC 50/60Hz, 1.3A
• Average Power Consumption: Operating: 87W printer, 230W maximum; Standby 24W; Sleep Mode: 5W
• Package Dimension: 32" Lx 34" W × 30" H; 813 mm x 864 mm x 762 mm
• Weight: 107 lbs (48.5 Kg) shipping
• Optional Accessories: RW-5.1 Automatic Label Roll Rewinder, 11.8" (300 mm) OD Roll; UW-5.1 Automatic Label Roll Unwinder, 11.8" (300 mm) OD Roll

Supplies:

• Ink Cartridges: QuickLabel QL-125 CMYK dye cartridges, 240mL (230mL usable)
• Maintenance Cartridge: 650mL full replacement; 520mL (80%) near full warning

Warranty:

• One-Year Manufacturer's Parts & Labor Warranty on Printe years from date of production on unused/unopened Ink Cartridges