TSC TDP-225 Series Desktop Direct Thermal Barcode and Label Printers (TDP-225, TDP-324)
TDP-225 Series (TDP-225, TDP-324)
- High quality double-walled clamshell design
- 127 mm (5") OD media capacity
- Up to 152.4 mm (6") per second print speed
- Available in 203 dpi and 300 dpi resolutions
- Easy media loading
- Head open sensor
- microSD Flash memory expansion up to 4 GB
- Serial and USB 2.0 connectivity
- Optional front LCD display, internal Ethernet, peel-off module, cutter module and stand-alone keyboard
- ENERGY STAR® qualified
- Cerner certified
Overview
Built with TSC durability, reliability and commitment to innovation, the 2-inch-format TDP-225 series direct thermal printer features a compact design and high performance engine that make it ideal for many healthcare, retail and asset tagging labeling applications.
The TDP-225 prints at 6 ips and is the first low-cost affordable compact 2-inch desktop printers to offer an optional LCD display for easy tracking of print job status. Other outstanding features include an inexpensive internal Ethernet adapter for easy integration into networks and an optional keyboard for printing labels in stand-alone or down-time situations. The TDP-324 is also available, featuring high resolution 300 dpi printing resolution and 4 ips print speed.
Designed with no losable parts, the compact TDP-225 series fits into tight spaces and supports a wide range of applications. It also features a user-friendly clamshell design that allows users to simply open the cover and drop labels into a spring-loaded 5-inch OD media bay. Top-of-form sensing by gap, black mark or notch is standard, and the black mark sensor is completely adjustable from side to side.
With enhanced electronics, the TDP-225 series offers a 200 MHz processor, standard memory of 4 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM and a microSD expansion slot that increases Flash storage up to 4 GB. The printer supports standard industry emulations, including the Eltron® and Zebra® languages.
Built with TSC durability, reliability and commitment to innovation, the 2-inch-format TDP-225 series direct thermal printer features a compact design and high performance engine that make it ideal for many healthcare, retail and asset tagging labeling applications.
The TDP-225 prints at 6 ips and is the first low-cost affordable compact 2-inch desktop printers to offer an optional LCD display for easy tracking of print job status. Other outstanding features include an inexpensive internal Ethernet adapter for easy integration into networks and an optional keyboard for printing labels in stand-alone or down-time situations. The TDP-324 is also available, featuring high resolution 300 dpi printing resolution and 4 ips print speed.
Designed with no losable parts, the compact TDP-225 series fits into tight spaces and supports a wide range of applications. It also features a user-friendly clamshell design that allows users to simply open the cover and drop labels into a spring-loaded 5-inch OD media bay. Top-of-form sensing by gap, black mark or notch is standard, and the black mark sensor is completely adjustable from side to side.
With enhanced electronics, the TDP-225 series offers a 200 MHz processor, standard memory of 4 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM and a microSD expansion slot that increases Flash storage up to 4 GB. The printer supports standard industry emulations, including the Eltron® and Zebra® languages.
- Jewelry Tags
- Retail Point-Of-Sale
- Shelf Labeling
- Product Marking
- Healthcare Specimen Labeling
- Healthcare Patient Tracking
- Inventory & Asset Management
- Small Office or Home Office Mailing
- Shipping
- File-Folder Labeling
| Model | TDP-225 | TDP-324 | |
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| Print Specification | Resolution | 8 dots/mm (203 DPI) | 12 dots/mm (300 DPI) |
| Max. print speed | 152.4 mm (6")/second | 102 mm (4")/second | |
| Max. print width | 54 mm (2.13") | 48 mm (1.89") | |
| Max. print length | 2,286 mm (90") | 1,016 mm (40") | |
| Printing method | Direct Thermal | Direct Thermal | |
| LCD/LED | LCD/LED | 1 LED (3 colors: green, amber & red) | 1 LED (3 colors: green, amber & red) |
| Memory | SDRAM | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB | 4 MB | |
| Extension | microSD card reader for Flash memory expansion, up to 4 GB | microSD card reader for Flash memory expansion, up to 4 GB | |
| Ribbon & Media Capacity | Ribbon capacity | N/A | N/A |
| Ribbon width | N/A | N/A | |
| Media type | Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notched, wristband (outside wound) | Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notched, wristband (outside wound) | |
| Media width | 15 ~ 60 mm (0.59" ~ 2.36") | 15 ~ 60 mm (0.59" ~ 2.36") | |
| Media thickness | 0.06 ~ 0.19 mm (2.36 ~ 7.48 mil) | 0.06 ~ 0.19 mm (2.36 ~ 7.48 mil) | |
| Media core diameter | 25.4 ~ 38 mm (1" ~ 1.5") | 25.4 ~ 38 mm (1" ~ 1.5") | |
| Media length | 10 ~ 2,286 mm (0.39" ~ 90") | 10 ~ 1,016 mm (0.39" ~ 40") | |
| Media roll capacity | 127 mm (5") OD | 127 mm (5") OD | |
| Interface | Standard | • PCBA1: USB 2.0, RS-232 • PCBA2: USB 2.0, Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps • PCBA3: USB 2.0, USB Host, RS-232 • PCBA4: USB 2.0, USB Host, Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps |
• PCBA1: USB 2.0, RS-232 • PCBA2: USB 2.0, Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps • PCBA3: USB 2.0, USB Host, RS-232 • PCBA4: USB 2.0, USB Host, Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps |
| Options | N/A | N/A | |
| Software Support | Software support | SAP, Oracle, Cerner, WHQL 8.1, Windows, Linux, MAC X.10, Mircosoft SQL Server, Bartender, Nice Label | SAP, Oracle, Cerner, WHQL 8.1, Windows, Linux, MAC X.11, Mircosoft SQL Server, Bartender, Nice Label |
| Physical characteristics | Dimension | 109 mm x 171 mm x 209 mm 4.29" x 6.73" x 8.23" |
109 mm x 171 mm x 209 mm 4.29" x 6.73" x 8.23" |
| Weight | 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) | 1.2 kg (2.65 lbs) |