TSC Alpha-40L Mobile Printer: Compact, High-Performance 4-Inch Printing Solution

The TSC Alpha-40L (Product Code: A40L-A001-0004) is a state-of-the-art mobile direct thermal printer, designed for businesses that require reliable, high-quality, and portable printing solutions. Offering advanced features like Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, a 4-inch print width, and 203 DPI resolution, the Alpha-40L is the ideal choice for a wide range of applications, from retail and inventory management to shipping and logistics.

Key Features:

• 203 DPI Print Resolution: The Alpha-40L delivers a crisp 203 DPI resolution (8 dots/mm), ensuring clear, readable prints every time. Whether you’re printing barcodes, shipping labels, or product tags, the high resolution guarantees accuracy and legibility.
• Direct Thermal Printing Technology: Utilizing direct thermal technology, this printer eliminates the need for ink or toner, reducing ongoing costs and maintenance. Perfect for environments where efficiency and low-cost operation are crucial, such as shipping, logistics, or retail.
• 4-Inch Print Width: With a generous 104mm (4.09″) print width, the Alpha-40L accommodates a variety of label sizes, from large shipping labels to smaller inventory tags. This versatility makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, including product labeling, markdowns, and more.
• High-Speed Printing: The Alpha-40L prints at speeds of up to 5 inches per second (127 mm/s), ensuring fast throughput in busy environments. For peeler mode, the print speed is 2–3 inches per second, perfect for applications that require label peeling.
• Compact and Lightweight: Despite its high-performance capabilities, the Alpha-40L is designed to be compact and portable, making it an excellent choice for mobile printing in tight spaces or on the go. It fits easily into a bag or workstation without sacrificing print quality or speed.
• Color LCD Display: Equipped with a 2.3” color LCD display (320 x 240 pixels), the Alpha-40L makes it easy to configure printer settings and monitor print status in real-time. The user-friendly interface includes two LED indicators to display battery charging and printer status.
• Peeler Function: The integrated peeler functionality allows for automatic label peeling, enhancing productivity in environments where fast and efficient labeling is required, such as in shipping and logistics operations.
• Connectivity Options: The Alpha-40L offers USB and Bluetooth 5.0 (MFi) connectivity, ensuring seamless wireless printing from mobile devices and tablets. This enables quick and easy printing from compatible systems without the need for complex setup procedures.
• Memory & Expandability: With 128MB DRAM and 128MB Flash memory, the Alpha-40L offers ample storage capacity for print jobs. The inclusion of a microSD card reader, expandable up to 32GB, provides additional storage for large or frequent printing needs.
• Durable Construction: Designed to withstand the demands of mobile environments, the Alpha-40L features a rugged plastic construction with a rubber over-mold, ensuring durability and impact resistance. It is built to last in busy work environments such as retail stores, warehouses, and distribution centers.
• Enterprise Printer Management: The TSC Console software, along with optional SOTI Connect (license required), allows for centralized printer management, simplifying setup, monitoring, and maintenance across multiple devices.

Applications:

The TSC Alpha-40L is perfect for a variety of mobile printing applications, including:

• Portable Point-of-Sale (POS): Print receipts, invoices, and tags directly from mobile devices for customer-facing transactions.
• Retail Item Marking: Print price tags, markdown labels, and shelf labels quickly and efficiently for retail operations.
• Shipping & Receiving: Generate shipping labels, packing slips, and logistics receipts on-site to streamline fulfillment and inventory control.
• Inventory Control: Track stock levels, print inventory labels, and streamline warehouse management processes.
• Cross-Docking: Enhance efficiency in cross-docking operations with clear, accurate labels that ensure smooth movement of goods.
• Pick, Pack & Apply: Quickly print and apply labels for pick-and-pack operations to ensure order accuracy and faster processing.

Technical Specifications:

• Print Method: Direct Thermal
• Max. Print Speed: 5 inches per second (127mm/s), 2–3 ips for peeler mode
• Print Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm)
• Max. Print Width: 4.09″ (104mm)
• Max. Print Length: 110″ (2,794mm)
• Memory: 128MB DRAM / 128MB Flash
• Expandable Memory: microSD up to 32GB
• Display: 2.3″ Color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
• Connectivity: USB, Bluetooth 5.0 (MFi)
• Peeler: Built-in for automatic label peeling
• Battery & Printer Indicators: LED indicators for battery and printer status
• Durability: Rugged plastic housing with rubber over-mold construction
• Software: TSC Console, SOTI Connect (license required)
• Programming Languages: TSPL-EZC or ESC-POS

The TSC Alpha-40L Mobile Printer offers exceptional performance, flexibility, and reliability in a portable format, making it an essential tool for businesses that need fast, high-quality mobile printing. Whether you’re in retail, logistics, or warehousing, the Alpha-40L provides a reliable and efficient solution to meet your printing needs.

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