The new full-page PocketJet 8 is feature-packed, fast, and ready when you are.
POCKETJET SERIES
PocketJet 8 full-page
portable thermal printer
Legendary performance, redefined.
Fast comes standard
From powered on to printing out in seconds flat. Shift into high gear with fast print speeds and high-quality printing for all the details and small fonts. Brother PocketJet 8 portable thermal printers deliver uncompromising full-page quality with extra mileage to help you work, faster.
Our innovation, your solution
Take your 8in x 11in thermal printer to the next level by creating the PocketJet printer you need. With a lightweight yet powerful build, long-lasting battery, more media options1, off-the-shelf software and a wide variety of mounts and accessories, you can fully customize the Brother PocketJet 8 for your productivity.
Technology untangled
Break away from messy cables with this portable printer USB-C connection for power and communication, or print cord-free via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth wireless technology. Plus, multiple-OS compatibility, AirPrint®, and Print Service Plug-in options make it simple for this portable thermal printer to print from existing systems.
Legacy-backed peace of mind
With a 2-year limited warranty and responsive lifetime customer support, the Brother PocketJet has set the pace with millions of full-page portable thermal printers for almost 30 years. Brother is the innovative technology pit crew “at your side”.
PocketJet 8 portable thermal printer features
- USB 2.0, Wi-Fi®, MFi, and Bluetooth® wireless technology3
- iOS® SDK, Android™ SDK, and Print Service Plug-in
- Windows®, macOS®, and Linux (via USB) OS compatibility
- Up to 300dpi high-resolution print technology3
Which model is right for you?
Available PocketJet models
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| Technology | Direct Thermal | Direct Thermal | Thermal Transfer |
| Print Width | 5.8in to 8.5in | 2in to 4in | .35in to 1.26in |
| Uses | Full-page Printing | Receipts, Tags, Labels | Laminated Labels |
| Resolution | Up to 300dpi | Up to 203dpi | Up to 360dpi |
| Print Speed1 | Up to 3ips | Up to 6ips | Up to 3.1ips |
| Weight | 1.06lbs to 1.34lbs | 0.34lbs to 1.87lbs | 0.9lbs to 2.65lbs |
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Exact features & specs may vary by model
Brother Mobile Solutions
Wayne County Sheriff’s Office Leverages Brother Thermal Paper for Top Quality in Mobile Printing
The Wayne County Sheriff’s department learned from experience just how important it is to use a high-quality thermal paper with their in-vehicle mobile printers. Read their story to find out why switching from third-party supplies to Brother genuine thermal paper was the answer to their mobile printing problems.
Read the case studySmart solutions for your needs
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SAP® Vendor Partner
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BarTender® Label Management Software
Easily design, manage and print your documents, barcode labels and RFID tags with BarTender to improve quality, ensure compliance and reduce IT costs.
SOTI Connect Mobile Device Management
Manage and secure large deployments of printers and other devices with this web-based IoT management solution.
Microsoft® Office Add-Ins
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