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Alpha Series 3-Inch Performance Mobile Printers
These compact and affordable printers boost efficiency with on-the-go printing when you need immediate and accurate receipts and labels.
Linerless models are available.
Industries and Applications
Healthcare
Retail
Warehouse & Fulfillment
Linerless
Product and Item Labels
Shipping and Logistics
The Alpha Series 3-inch printers are available in three four models, the Alpha-3R, Alpha-30R, and Alpha-30L and Alpha-30LHC mobile printers. These are comfortable, lightweight capable of printing labels on demand, and built for durability and can withstand multiple drops and keep printing. Our latest mobile printers, the Alpha-30R along with 2021 launched Alpha-30L, propel you into the next generation of smart, enhanced technology solutions for industrial-grade label printing applications. Unlock the power of greater visibility into real-time data on the health and performance of your Alpha-30L and Alpha-30R printer with included remote printer management software.
The Healthcare tailored Alpha-30LHC comes with a clean white and grey scheme, designed for seamless integration into healthcare environments. The casing is antimicrobial and easy to disinfect, minimizing contamination risks. It adheres to the IEC 60601-1 Medical-Grade standard for a safe and reliable power supply in healthcare facilities.
Simplify your everyday mobile printing needs
Enjoy TSC's reputation for ergonomic and high durability printers with our 3-inch performance mobile printer. The Alpha-30R and Alpha-30L mobile printers expand the mobile printer line-up, advancing productivity and management for a premium mobile printing experience.
The 3inch-wide Alpha series mobile printers are comfortable, light-weight printers can be worn comfortably for a full shift, without interfering with the user's tasks where you need quick receipts/labels on demand.
The Alpha-30R and Alpha-30L mobile printers offer the more reliable rugged design with new enhanced technology features for industrial printing applications. These small and light printers use USB, MFi Bluetooth® or dual-band Wi-Fi to connect to a mobile computer or even a smartphone and produce clear easy-to-read receipts/labels hour after hour.
Customer-Centric Design
The Alpha-30R and Alpha-30L 3-inch performance mobile printer was designed to meet military-grade MIL-STD-810 standards for drop and vehicle vibration. Ideal for enterprise professionals on-the-go.
With the Apple-certified MFi Bluetooth® 5.0 connection and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi fast roaming features, the Alpha-30R and Alpha-30L not only provides reliable and seamless communication with users’ devices, but it also securely prints labels wherever they are needed.
The Alpha-30R and Alpha-30L Near Field Communication (NFC) makes it simple to connect to the printer directly from a NFC-enabled mobile device, so you can print or scan using any number of applications without having to connect to a network or enter any login credentials.
Ease of Management
The TSC Alpha-30R and Alpha-30L feature a smart battery management system. The smart batteries within the mobile printer can report the state of battery capacity, charge, and history of charge cycles.
The new mobile printers have compatibility with SOTI Connect and TSC Console remote printer management for greater visibility into real-time data on the health and performance of the devices.
Where It Is Used
- Direct Store Deliveries (DSD)
- Field Repair/Installation
- Mobile Point-of-Sale
- Parking Citations
- Mobile ticketing
- Onboard Transportation Ticketing
- Utility Billing/Meter Reading
- Customer-Centric Design
- Hospital and laboratory
- 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)203 dpi (8 dots/mm)203 dpi (8 dots/mm)203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
- Direct thermal onlyDirect thermal onlyDirect thermal onlyDirect thermal only
- Color LCD with buttonsColor LCD with buttonsLCD with buttonsLCD with buttons
- USBUSBUSBUSB
- Bluetooth MFi
Wi-Fi with BluetoothBluetooth MFi
Wi-Fi with BluetoothBluetooth MFi
Wi-Fi with BluetoothBluetooth MFi
Wi-Fi with Bluetooth - TSC Console
SOTI Connect (license required)TSC Console
SOTI Connect (license required)TSC ConsoleTSC Console
SOTI Connect (license required) - MobileMobileMobileMobile
- Up to 5 ips (127 mm/s)
(2, 3 ips for peeler mode)Up to 5 ips (127 mm/s)
(2, 3 ips for peeler mode)Up to 5 ips (127 mm/s)Up to 6 ips (152 mm/s) - 2.83" (72 mm)2.83" (72 mm)2.83" (72 mm)2.83" (72 mm)
- 110" (2,794 mm)110" (2,794 mm)110" (2,794 mm)110" (2,794 mm)
- 128 MB SDRAM128 MB SDRAM128 MB SDRAM128 MB SDRAM
- 128 MB128 MB128 MB128 MB
- 2.64" (67 mm) OD2.64" (67 mm) OD2.24" (57 mm) OD2.24" (57 mm) OD
- 1" - 3.15" (25.4 - 80 mm) with liner1" - 3.15" (25.4 - 80 mm) with liner1" - 3.15" (25.4 - 80 mm) with liner1" - 3.15" (25.4 - 80 mm) with liner
- Die cut, black mark, receipt, fan-fold, linerless, continuous (outside wound)Die cut, black mark, receipt, fan-fold, linerless, continuous (outside wound)Receipt paper, receipt paper with black mark in printing side, selected label, linerless (outside wound)Receipt paper, receipt paper with black mark in printing side or backside, label, linerless (outside wound)
- 0.5" (12.5 mm)
0.75" (19.1 mm) if using an adaptor0.5" (12.5 mm)
0.75" (19.1 mm) if using an adaptor0.5" (12.5 mm)
0.75" (19.1 mm) if using an adaptor0.5" (12.5 mm)
0.75" (19.1 mm) if using an adaptor - 0.5" (12 mm)
1.0" if using peeler0.5" (12 mm)
1.0" if using peeler1" (25.4 mm)1" (25.4 mm) - Plastic with rubber over-mold constructionPlastic with rubber over-mold constructionPlastic with rubber over-mold constructionPlastic with rubber over-mold construction
- TSPL-EZC or ESC-POSTSPL-EZC or ESC-POSTSPL-EZC or ESC-POSTSPL-EZC or ESC-POS
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Can I do both direct and thermal transfer printing on Alpha-30L/40L printers?
No. The Alpha-30L/40L is a direct-thermal only printer.
Can the printhead and platen roller be replaced by the end user on the Alpha-30L/40L?
No. Please return the Alpha-30L/Alpha-40L unit to the reseller and our team of experts will make these replacements for you.
How can I buy the Alpha-30L/40L printer?
To purchase a Alpha-30L/40L printer, buyers can contact their local TSC reseller, or contact us through our website.
How do you add new stock from Seagull driver?
Please refer to HERE.
How do you adjust print position?
Adjust print position by Diagnostic Tool. Please refer to HERE.
How do you adjust printout position by Seagull driver?
Adjust printout position by Seagull driver. Please refer to HERE.
How do you adjust tear position in BarTender?
Adjust tear position in BarTender. Please refer to HERE.
How do you adjust the print position for the ESC emulation firmware?
Adjust the print position for the ESC emulation firmware. Please refer to HERE.
How do you change speed and density in BarTender?
Please refer to HERE.
How do you change the printer codepage?
Please refer to HERE.
How do you download a BMP/PCX file into the printer?
Download BMP file to printer by Diagnostic Tool. Please refer to HERE.
How long are the battery working hours on the Alpha-30L/40L?
It is very difficult to give the precise number of hours it will last as the usage of the printer varies based on applications. However, the Alpha-30L lasted more than 23.5 hours of printing receipts (One print every 2 minutes; 12.5% printing area; printing via Bluetooth) on a single battery charge; the Alpha-40L lasted more than 45 hours of printing receipts (One print every 2 minutes; 12.5% printing area; printing via Bluetooth) on a single battery charge.
How much does the Alpha-30L/40L printer weigh?
The Alpha-30L weighs a mere 745 g including the battery. The Alpha-40L weighs a mere 985 g including the battery.
What are the key benefits of the Alpha-30L/40L compared to the competition?
The Alpha-30L/40L printer has:
1) The long battery life
2) Offers Dual Antenna technology
3) Is drop-resistant up to 6-feet (8.2-feet with optional IP54 Case)
What are the standard connectivity options with the Alpha-30L/40L printers?
The Alpha-30L/40L series is available as below: (Either one selected)
• Type C USB 2.0 high speed + MFi Bluetooth 5.0 + NFC tag
• Type C USB 2.0 high speed + Wi-Fi module + Bluetooth 4.2 + NFC tag
What is the standard warranty for my Alpha-30L/40L?
The Alpha-30L/40L has a 2 Year Parts (excluding print head and platen roller) and Labor (Return to Factory) standard manufacturer warranty. You can purchase the Service Option warranty that adds up to three years to your printer's original coverage within 30 days of your initial barcode printer purchase.
What printer languages does the Alpha-30L/40L support?
The Alpha-30L/40L supports TSPL-EZC (EPL2, ZPL2, CPCL), or ESC-POS emulation printer languages.
What types of labels can the Alpha-30L/40L print?
The Alpha-30L/40L supports a wide range of label types. It can print on die-cut, black mark, receipt, fan-fold, linerless and continuous (outside wound).
12-60V DC vehicle power adaptor to easily connect and leverage power to your mobile printers on a forklift or vehicle.
Compatible with:
- TDM-20
- TDM-30
- Alpha-3R
- Alpha-2R
- Alpha-30L
- Alpha-40L
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