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TSC PEX Series (4-inch Print Engine)

Drop-in 4-inch print-and-apply, built for 24/7 operation.

The 4-inch PEX-2000 print engines drop into any label applicator for smooth daily operation, cutting integration effort and speeding time-to-market. Bolt-compatible construction with a common GPIO interface, DB15/DB25 support and an easy colour display allows drop-in integration into new or existing installations — ideal for high-speed, high-demand labelling.

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TSC PEX Series (4-inch Print Engine)
Key Features

Why choose the TSC PEX Series (4-inch Print Engine).

Compact, mounts in any orientation for label applicators

Supports DB15 & DB25 interfaces and major-brand GPIO emulations

Customisable firmware supporting major printer languages

Precise print accuracy within ±0.4 mm on small labels

Print speeds up to 18 ips with optional RFID and Ribbon Saver

Robust metal chassis, MTBF up to 22,000 hours; remote management

Technical Specifications

TSC PEX Series (4-inch Print Engine) — full technical detail.

Print method
Thermal transfer & direct thermal
Resolution
203 / 300 / 600 dpi
Max print speed
457mm (18") / 356mm (14") / 152mm (6") per second
Max print width
104 mm (4.09")
Max print length
25,400mm (1000") / 11,430mm (450") / 2,540mm (100")
Media types
Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch
Media width
16mm - 118mm (0.63" - 4.64")
Media thickness
0.076 - 0.305 mm; RFID up to 1.2mm
Ribbon
600m, max OD 90mm, 1" core
Ribbon width
25.4mm - 114.3mm (1" - 4.5")
Sensors
Gap, black mark (top/bottom), ribbon end/encoder, head/cover open
Processor
32-bit RISC (BGA 536 MHz)
Memory
512MB Flash, 512MB DDR2, microSD up to 32GB
Display
3.5" IPS QVGA colour display
Interfaces
RS-232, USB 2.0, Ethernet, 2x USB host, GPIO (DB15F) + Centronics
Printer language
TSPL-EZD (EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL); opt SBPL
RFID
RAIN UHF Passive (GS1 EPC Gen2 v2 / ISO 18000-63)
Barcodes
Full range of 1D & 2D
Dimensions
245 x 300 x 390 mm (W x H x D)
Weight
12.7 kg (30 lbs)
Power
AC 100-240V, 50-60Hz; 243W total
MTBF
Up to 22,000 hours
Operating temp.
-5°C to 45°C
Ideal Applications

The TSC PEX Series (4-inch Print Engine) is well suited to the following environments and use cases:

Manufacturing Automotive Warehouse & Logistics Pallet Labelling GHS Chemical Labels
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Datasheets
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