Type | Mobile Thermal Printer |
Model | PJ883 |
Print Technology | Direct Thermal |
Form Factor | Portable |
Color | Black |
Weight | 0.95 lbs. |
Width | 10.04 Inch |
Depth | 2.17 Inch |
Height | 1.18 Inch |
Power Requirements | Input: 15V DC, 4.0A |
Power Source | AC Adapter or Optional Lithium-ion Battery |
Battery Type | Lithium-ion |
Battery Yield | 600 Pages |
RAM | 256 MB |
Brother PocketJet 8 Mobile Thermal Printer PJ883, 300dpi, USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Key Benefits

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- Ideal for field professionals and mobile workforces needing full-page printing on the go
- Highly versatile connectivity (USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC) ensures seamless integration with modern devices
- Backed by a 2-Year Premier Warranty, offering strong support for enterprise and industrial deployments
Product Overview
The Brother PocketJet 8 PJ883 is a mobile thermal printer designed for professionals who demand high-resolution 300 dpi printing in portable formats. Equipped with USB-C, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, and NFC, it ensures broad cross-platform compatibility. At only 0.95 lbs and 10 inches wide, it supports full-page printing on letter, legal, A4, and A5 media at up to 8 pages per minute. Built for field service, public safety, and transport environments, it features 256MB RAM and uses direct thermal technology with support for ZPL II and P-touch Template languages. Optional lithium-ion battery and AC adapter accessories are required for standalone use. It’s backed by a 2-Year Premier Warranty for dependable performance in temperatures ranging from -10°C to 50°C.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi-Fi Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz |
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 |
Wireless Protocols | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
Apple MFi Support | Yes |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | China |
Certifications | RoHS, CE, FCC |
Advanced Security Features
Network Security | WPA2/WPA3, SSL/TLS support |
Warranty
Manufacturer Warranty | 2-Year Premier Warranty |
Interfaces
USB Interface | USB-C 2.0 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
NFC Support | Yes |
Connectivity Technology | Wireless and Wired |
Ports | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Physical & Environmental
Operating Temperature | -10°C to 50°C |
Operating Humidity | 20% to 80% (non-condensing) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Supported OS | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS |
Setup & Configuration Tools | Brother Mobile Connect, Printer Setting Tool |
Printing Performance
Print Resolution | 300 dpi |
Print Speed | Up to 13.5 ppm (max), 8 ppm (standard) |
Print Width | 8.5 inches |
Print Color Type | Monochrome |
Supported Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, A5 |
Media Handling | Cut sheet, continuous roll, perforated roll, fan-fold |
Printer Languages | ZPL II, P-touch Template |
Fonts Included | Bitmap and Outline: Helsinki, Brussels, Letter Gothic |
Control Panel | Button Panel |
Media Cutter | Tear bar |