Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X Labels & Ribbons
IndustrialH-Class
The Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X is an industrial thermal transfer and direct thermal printer and the widest-printing model in the H-Class range. Ribbons run up to 1,968 ft, 9" wide, on a 1" core. Media loads as rolls up to 8" in diameter on cores of 3", and fanfold stacks are supported too. It prints up to 8.5" wide and takes media up to 8.8". That is a wider head than the 4.16" the rest of the H-Class range carries.
Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X media specifications
- Printing technology
- Thermal transfer + Direct thermal
- Maximum print width
- 8.5"
- Maximum media width
- 8.8"
- Roll core sizes
- 3"
- Maximum roll diameter
- 8"
- Fanfold media
- Yes
- Ribbon core
- 1"
- Maximum ribbon width
- 9"
- Maximum ribbon length
- 1,968 ft (600 m)
- Ribbon ink side
- Either — face in or face out
Verified Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s published documentation.
Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X — Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X need a ribbon to print?
The Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X does both. In thermal transfer mode it prints through a ribbon for durable, long-life labels; in direct thermal mode it prints straight onto heat-sensitive stock with no ribbon at all, which is how most shipping labels are produced.
What ribbon width and length fit the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X?
The Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X takes thermal transfer ribbons up to 9" wide, up to 1,968 ft (600 m) long, on a 1" core, wound either coated side in or out. Wax suits coated paper labels, wax-resin handles synthetics and heavier handling, and full resin is the choice for chemical, solvent and outdoor exposure.
What is the maximum label width for the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X?
The Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X accepts media up to 8.8" wide, with a maximum print width of 8.5". Any narrower label will run as well, so long as the roll core and outside diameter also fit the media bay — width alone is not enough.
What size label rolls fit inside the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X?
The Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X takes rolls on 3" cores, with a maximum roll diameter of 8". A roll on a larger core will not seat on the spindle, and one over the diameter limit will not let the cover close.
Can the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X print 4" × 6" shipping labels?
Yes — 4" × 6" sits inside this printer's media width, and it prints them as direct thermal with no ribbon, which is the standard setup for courier and marketplace labels.
Can the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X use fanfold labels?
Yes. The Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X accepts fan-folded stacks as well as rolls. A fanfold box holds far more labels than a roll of equivalent footprint, so it is the cheaper way to run high volume — the trade-off is bench space behind the printer.
Does the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X take 3-inch core rolls?
Yes — 3" cores are the industrial standard and the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X is built for them, which is what lets it hold the large-diameter rolls that keep reload stops down.
Where can I buy labels and ribbons for the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X in Canada?
Vantage Labels stocks blank thermal labels and printer ribbons that fit the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X, shipped from Canadian stock. Everything listed on this page has been checked against the printer's published media specifications — width, core, roll diameter and ribbon format — rather than matched on the printer's name.
Labels & ribbons that fit the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X
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Fits4″ x 3″ Direct Thermal Fanfold (4 Labels / Fold, 4000 Labels / Case)$54 /case4" wide — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Direct Thermal Fanfold (2 Labels / Fold, 5000 Labels / Case)$125 /case4" wide — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 3″ Direct Thermal (2000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$100 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 2″ Direct Thermal (3000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$108 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits3″ x 5″ Direct Thermal (1200 Labels / Roll, 8 Rolls / Case)$156 /case3" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6.5″ Thermal Transfer Fanfold (2 Labels / Fold, 4000 Labels / Case)$95 /case4" wide — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6.5″ Thermal Transfer (900 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$88 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 10″ Thermal Transfer Non-Perf (600 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$96 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 12″ Thermal Transfer (500 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$96 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Thermal Transfer Green (Pantone #374U) (1000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$100 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Thermal Transfer Pink (Pantone #1767U) (1000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$100 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Thermal Transfer Yellow (Pantone Yellow C) (1000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$100 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Thermal Transfer Orange (Pantone #1495U) (1000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$100 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Thermal Transfer Red (Pantone #178U) (1000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$100 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Thermal Transfer Blue (Pantone #310U) (1000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$100 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 3″ Thermal Transfer (2000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$96 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 4″ Thermal Transfer (1500 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$96 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Thermal Transfer (1000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case) Price range: $84 through $100 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 5″ Thermal Transfer (1200 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$92 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 6″ Thermal Transfer Wound In (1000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$84 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits3″ x 2″ Thermal Transfer (2500 Labels / Roll, 8 Rolls / Case)$140 /case3" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits3″ x 5″ Thermal Transfer (1200 Labels / Roll, 8 Rolls / Case)$140 /case3" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits4″ x 1″ Thermal Transfer (5000 Labels / Roll, 8 Rolls / Case)$178 /case4" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits3″ x 1″ Thermal Transfer (5500 Labels / Roll, 8 Rolls / Case)$156 /case3" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits1.5″ x 1″ Thermal Transfer (9000 Labels / Roll, 8 Rolls / Case)$178 /case1.5" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Fits2″ x 1″ Thermal Transfer (9000 Labels / Roll, 4 Rolls / Case)$100 /case2" wide, 3" core, 8" OD — within this printer's limits.
Likely fits4" x 6" Direct Thermal (3000 Labels / Roll)$150 /caseLikely fits — core size not recorded; roll diameter not recorded.Ribbons 4 products
Fits4.02″ x 1181ft Wax-Resin Ribbon (Datamax)$230 /case4.02" x 1181 ft ribbon, correct configuration for this printer.
Likely fits3.50″ x 1181ft Wax Ribbon (Datamax)$174 /caseLikely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
Likely fits4.02″ x 1181ft Wax Ribbon (Datamax)$212 /caseLikely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
Likely fits4.33″ x 1181ft Wax Ribbon (Datamax)$230 /caseLikely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.What won’t fit the Honeywell / Datamax-O'Neil H-8308X
We check every product against this printer’s published limits, so it’s worth knowing what we deliberately don’t recommend for it — these are the mistakes that cost a return.
Wrong ribbon configuration (core size / ink side) for this printer.
For example: 4.33″ x 243ft Wax Ribbon (Eltron); 4.17″ x 1969ft Wax-Resin Ribbon (Tec); 4.02″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra) and 14 more.
Other H-Class models
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