Desktop Barcode Printer TSC TTP-243

Redefining ‘performance’ in an entry-level desktop printer
TSC’s original entry-level TTP-243 series desktop printer redefined “performance”, earning a reputation as the toughest, most durable printer in its class. Its new replacement – the TSC TTP-243 Pro Series – incorporates the same features, plus brand-new state-of-the-art electronics, packing even more performance into an entry-level platform.

One of the key features of the TSC TTP-243 Pro is its innovative dual-motor print engine, which incorporates a 32 bit high performance processor that can handle high volumes of data without sacrificing throughput. The TSC TTP-243 Pro prints 203 dpi images at speeds up to 3 inches per second. A second model in the series, the TSC TTP-342 Pro, offers high resolution 300 dpi printing at speeds up to 2 inches per second.

The TSC TTP-243 Pro holds up to 8.4 inch OD label rolls and has a ribbon capacity of 300 meters. It also features two standard interfaces – RS-232 serial and USB 2.0. A factory option is available for a main board contains both RS-232 serial and parallel ports.

The TSC TTP-243 Pro comes with 4 MB of Flash memory and 8 MB of SDRAM and offers an optional SD card reader for expanding memory up to 4 GB. It also features TSC’s powerful TSPL Printer Language, as well as the Translation Printer Language Eltron (TPLE). Labeling software and a Windows driver are included at no extra charge.

Like its predecessor, the TSC TTP-243 Pro offers a variety of options, including a rotary cutter, keyboard display units, a long range linear imaging bar code scanner, an SD card reader slot, a Bluetooth module, a 3-inch-core label spindle and an external label hanger (for the TSC TTP-243E Pro model).

TSC TTP-243 Pro Key Highlights

Dual-motor print engine
4 MB Flash and 8 MB SDRAM memory
Optional SD card reader for expanding memory up to 4 GB
Ribbon capacity up to 300 m (984 feet)
Label capacity up to 214 mm (8.4") OD
RS-232 Serial & USB 2.0 connectivity
Optional RS-232 Serial & Parallel ports
Optional stand-alone keyboard display unit, long range linear imaging bar code scanner, rotary cutter and Bluetooth module

TSC TTP-243 Pro Applications

Shipping and receiving
Compliance labeling
Asset tracking
Inventory control
Document management
Shelf labeling and product marking
Specimen labeling and patient tracking

TSC TTP-243 Pro Bar Code Printer Specifications

Resolution
203dpi

Printing Method
Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal

Print Speed
1.5, 2.0, 3.0ips

Max Print Width
104mm (4.09")

Max print Length
2,286mm (90")

Enclosure
ABS plastic

Physical Dimension
288mm L x 232mm W x 156mm H
11.34" L x 9.13" W x 6.14" H

Ribbon Capacity
300 meters, 1" core

Label Roll Capacity
Internal: 110mm (4.33") OD
External: 214mm (8.42") OD

Processor
32bit RISC CPU

Memory
4MB Flash memory
8MB SDRAM

Interface
RS232 (max 115,200 bps) & USB 2.0
Factory option: RS232 & Parallel port

Power
AC Input: 100-240V universal switching power supply
DC Output: 24V 2.5A (external adaptor)

Operation Switch, Button
One power switch
One Feed button & one Pause button
Three LED indicators (Power, Error, Online)

Sensors
Gap transmissive sensor
Black mark reflective sensor
Ribbon end sensor
Peel off sensor

Real Time Clock
Standard

Internal Font
Eight alpha-numeric bitmap fonts

Bar Code
1D bar code: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128UCC, Code 128 subset, A, B, C, Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN and UPC 2 (5) digits add-on, MSI, PLESSEY, POSTNET, China Post, GS1 DataBar, Code 11, RSS-Stacked
2D bar code: PDF417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR code, Aztec

Font and Bar Code Rotation
0, 90, 180, 270 degrees

Printer Language
TSPL, TPLE

Media Type
Continuous, die cut, fanfold, tag, black mark, ticket

Media Wound Type
Outside wound

Media Width
25.4 to 114mm (1.00" to 4.49")

Media Thickness
0.06 to 0.25mm (2.36 to 9.84mil)

Media Core Diameter
25.4 to 76.2mm (1.00" to 3.00")

Label Length
10 to 2,286mm (0.39" to 90")

Label Length (peeler mode)
35 to 152.4mm (1.38" to 6")

Label Length (cutter mode)
25.4 to 2,286mm (1" to 90")

Environment Condition
Operation: 5 to 40C (41 to 104F), 25 to 85% non condensing
Storage: -40 to 60C (-40 to 140F), 10 to 90% non condensing

Safety Regulation
FCC Class A, CE Class A, C-Tick Class A, TUV/Safety, CCC

Accessories
Windows labeling software cd disk
Quick start guide
External universal switching power supply
Power cord
USB cable
Label spindle, fixing tab x 2, 1.5" core adapter x 2
Ribbon spindle x 2
Ribbon rewind spindle paper core
Ribbon & label sample roll
External label roll mount

Reliability
TPH: 1 million inches or 12 months which comes first
Platen: 50km

Factory Option
RS232 & Parallel interfaces
Position centered gap sensor

Deal Option
Rotary cutter (label thickness up to 0.20mm)

User Option
Keyboard display unit (KU-007 Plus and KP-200 Plus)
Long range linear imaging bar code scanner (HCS-200)
Expansion SD memory card slot module
Bluetooth module
3" core label spindle
External roll mount, media OD 214mm (8.4") with 1" or 3" core label spindle (for TTP-243E Pro only)