Systems
Our systems and solutions cover all aspects of number plate manufacturing. Five printers, matched to what you actually print.
Professional number plate printing systems
Sandhurst Autoprint supplies professional number plate printing systems for businesses across the UK motor trade. From compact thermal printers for everyday plate production to large-format, full-colour and high-volume solutions, our systems can be matched to the number and types of plates your business produces.
We can help specify the right combination of printer, software and components, with installation, training and ongoing support from our team.
Which system fits your site?
Start from your volume and the plate sizes you print. Your support manager will confirm the right specification before you commit.
| Specification | EntryTSC | Any sizeTEC | Full colourOKI | VolumeCitizen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Standard oblong and lipped plates | Any size or shape, including bespoke | Showroom plates and colour media | Batch runs and higher volume |
| Plate sizes | Standard 4″ and 125mm 5″, including lipped | All plate sizes, up to 25″ length | Multiple medias beyond plates | Roll fed, 100 and 250 panel rolls |
| Print quality | 203dpi mono thermal | 300dpi dense black | 1200 × 1600dpi full colour | Enclosed roll for consistent quality |
| Speed | Twin option prints a pair in one operation | Up to 4″ per second | 22ppm colour | Batch printing |
| Footprint | Compact, low maintenance | 385 × 182 × 243mm | Desktop laser printer | Compact, USB connected |
Not sure which system you need?
Talk to your regional manager and we will help you find the right setup for your business.
GODEX HD830i+: 8 inch thermal printer
An industrial 8 inch thermal printer for larger plate formats. Thermal transfer or direct thermal, 300dpi output and a colour touch screen, built for sustained production.
- Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
- 300dpi (12 dots/mm) print resolution
- Print speed up to 5 ips (127mm/s)
- 8.64″ (219.5mm) print width
- Print length from 1″ (25.4mm) to 50.09″ (1500mm)
- 32 bit RISC processor, 256MB flash and 256MB SDRAM
- USB 2.0, RS232 serial, 10/100 Ethernet and USB host
- 3.2″ colour touch screen with rear calibration button
TSC: our best-selling thermal printer
Available as a twin system to print a pair of plates in one operation. Contact our sales team to see how the TSC printer can benefit your business.
- Standard (4″) + 125mm (5″) plates including lipped
- High quality 203dpi (Mono) thermal print
- Easy-to-use and low maintenance
- Durable, compact design
- 'Twin' (Pairs) system available
- Ideal for lipped plates
TEC
For those who require high-quality prints on any size or shape of number plate.
- Simple to use
- Prints ALL plate sizes
- Compact design: 385 × 182 × 243mm
- 300DPI Dense-Black print quality
- Robust and reliable
- Precise accuracy first time, every time
- Print speed up to 4″ per second
- 8.5″ (215mm) print width · 25″ (640mm) print length
OKI: digital laser printer
High quality and versatile colour printing for showroom plates and beyond.
- Prints multiple medias: key fobs, business cards, leaflets, brochures, showroom plates + more
- Intuitive, user-friendly software
- 1200 × 1600dpi full OKI-Enhanced colour output
- Fast 22ppm (colour)
- Paper, transparency and card printing, 75 to 203gsm
- Compatible with Windows and macOS
- Full network capabilities
Citizen
Roll-fed printer taking 100 and 250 panel rolls.
- Roll-fed between 100 & 250 panels
- Modern design
- Runs off USB
- Enclosed roll for maximum print quality
- Able to print batches
From first call to first plate
Choose the system
Your support manager visits, looks at your space, volume and plate mix, and specifies the right printer and software.
Install and train
We install on site and train your team on the equipment, the software and your record keeping obligations.
Ongoing support
Consumables despatched same day, video and document guides online, and a direct mobile number when something needs a person.
Anything is possible
Whatever your individual needs, we at Sandhurst Autoprint are happy to design a solution to suit. Lack of space, a need for speed, batch printing or huge volumes: our experienced team will visit you and design the correct system for your individual needs.
Switching from another supplier?
We handle the transition: system install, staff training, consumables changeover and a review of your existing records so nothing lapses on compliance.
Talk it through →Not ready to produce in house?
Ready Made Plates give you finished plates with no equipment, no stock and no wastage. Many sites run both.
See ready made →Contact our sales team
See how the right system can benefit your business.