TSC ME240 Series

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Whether you are looking to produce labels via direct thermal or thermal transfer mode, the TSC printers ME240 and ME340 support both printing technologies. Quickly and quietly they produce top-quality labels up to 118 mm wide at up to a maximum of 152 mm/sec. With 4 MB Flash and 8 MB RAM they offer plenty of memory even for elaborate print jobs. Thanks to the all-metal frame and heavy-duty die-cast aluminum print mechanism, the printers endure even the hardest production environments.

Optionally you can remove the print mechanism and install it into a packaging machine, a label applicator, or into different housing. The ME340 offers an even crisper print quality with a resolution of 12 dots/mm (300 dpi). The standard integrated automatic cross-emulation (EPL and ZPL) ensures for simple incorporation into existing structures with other printers. Two, respectively, six buttons, an optional display, as well as diverse LEDs simplify its handling. Maintenance and media change are a breeze – simply open the hinged cover. Also enjoy the view panel, so you can always keep an eye on the label roll.

Key Features

Label printers for industrial applications
Robust metal housing, die-cast aluminum print mechanism and view panel
Fast and quiet operation with up to 152 mm/sec.
Version with 12 dots/mm (300 dpi) available
Automatic cross-emulation (EPL and ZPL)

Specifications

PRINTER MODEL	ME240	ME340
Resolution	8 dots/mm (203 DPI)	12 dots/mm (300 DPI)
Printing method	Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal
Max. print speed	152 mm (6”)/second	102 mm (4”)/second
Max. print width	104 mm (4.09”)
Max. print length	2,286 mm (90“)	1,016 mm (40“)
Enclosure	Die-cast based print mechanism/Metal cover with large clear media view window
Physical dimension	286 mm (W) x 259 mm (H) x 434 mm (D) 11.26“ (W) x 10.20“ (H) x 17.09“ (D)
Weight	11 kg (24.25 lbs)
Label roll capacity	203.2 mm (8“) OD
Ribbon	450 m long, max. OD 81.3 mm, 1“ core (ink coated outside)
Ribbon width	40 mm ~ 110 mm (1.6” ~ 4.3”)
Processor	32-bit RISC CPU
Memory	4 MB Flash memory, 8 MB SDRAM SD Flash memory card reader for Flash memory expansion, up to 4 GB
Interface	RS-232, USB 2.0 Internal Ethernet, 10/100 Mbps (factory option) USB host, for scanner or PC keyboard (factory option) Centronics (factory option) Bluetooth (user option) External 802.11 b/g/n wireless (user option)
Power	Internal universal switching power supply Input: AC 100-240V, 2.0A, 47-63Hz Output: DC 24V, 3.3A, 80W
LCD	Basic model without LCD Advanced model with Graphic type, 128 x 64 pixel, with back light
Operation switch, button	1 power switch, 2 buttons (Pause, Feed) – Basic model 6 buttons (Menu, Pause, Feed, Up, Down, Select) – Advanced model
Sensors	Gap transmissive sensor (position adjustable) Black mark reflective sensor (position adjustable) Ribbon end sensor Head open sensor
Real time clock	Standard
Internal fonts	8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts Monotype Imaging® true type font engine with one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font
Bar code	1D bar code : Code 39, Code 93, Code 128UCC, Code 128 subsets 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, Logmars 2D bar code : PDF-417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR code, Aztec
Font and barcode rotation	0, 90, 180, 270 degree
Printer language	TSPL-EZTM (Compatible to EPL, ZPL, ZPL II)
Media type	Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notched (outside wound)
Media width	25.4 ~ 118 mm (1.0“ ~ 4.6“)
Media thickness	0.06 ~ 0.28 mm (2.36 ~ 11 mil)
Media core diameter	25.4 mm ~ 76.2 mm (1” ~ 3”)
Label length	5 ~ 2,286 mm (0.2“ ~ 90“)
Environment condition	Operation: 5 ~ 40°C, 25 ~ 85% non-condensing Storage: -40 ~ 60°C, 10 ~ 90% non-condensing
Safety regulation	FCC Class A, CE Class A, C-Tick Class A, UL, CUL, TÜV/Safety, CCC
Environmental concern	Comply with RoHS, WEEE
Accessories	Windows labeling software CD disk Quick start guide, USB cable, Power cord Ribbon paper core 3” media core adapter x 2
Limited warranty	Printer: 2 years Print head: 25 km (1 million inches) or 12 months which comes first Platen: 50 km (2 million inches) or 12 months which comes first
Factory options	Graphic type, 128 x 64 pixels LCD display Internal Ethernet interface (10/100 Mbps) USB host, for scanner or PC keyboard Centronics parallel interface
Dealer options	Peel-off module Guillotine cutter (full cut)
User options	Bluetooth module (serial interface) 802.11 b/g/n wireless module (serial interface) KP-200 Plus keyboard display unit KU-007 Plus programmable smart keyboard