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Alpha Series 4-Inch Performance Mobile Printers
These printers come equipped with a full line of mobile printing accessories that save money and time. Options for this series include linerless printing tools, remote printer management software, and much more.
Linerless models available.
Industries and Applications
Healthcare
Retail
Warehouse & Fulfillment
Linerless
Product and Item Labels
Shipping and Logistics
The Alpha-4L direct thermal portable label printer features a rugged design and reliable performance. Accessories such as a linerless printing option save time, money, and resources. The Alpha-40L mobile printers also provide a full line of accessories to assist in performing diverse labeling tasks while on the go, especially in rigorous logistics applications. Unlock the power of greater visibility into real-time data on the health and performance of your Alpha-40L printer with included remote printer management software.
Rugged And Reliable Mobile Printing Delivers Your Labels Wherever Your Need
TSC Auto ID built its reputation on building rugged and reliable thermal label desktop printers. We have used this engineering and manufacturing expertise to design some of the industry's best reliable and rugged portable label printers.
The TSC Alpha-4L 4-inch (102 mm) direct thermal portable label printer features a rugged design and reliable performance that will continue to operate long after other printers have failed. As with all TSC built printers, we back up our claims with our standard two-year warranty.
The Alpha-4L is a comfortable, light-weight printer capable of working with any mobile label, document or receipt printing application where you need labels printed wherever you are.
The TSC Alpha-4L is designed for the tough life of the road, warehouse, or retail location. With its optional case, the printer is IP54-rated to resist dust and water and can endure a 6-foot fall and keep printing.
These small and light printers can be worn comfortably for a full shift, without interfering with the user's tasks. Use USB, or optional Bluetooth®, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wireless or Serial to connect to a mobile computer or even a smart phone and produce clear, accurate labels hour after hour.
The Alpha-40L mobile printers expand our mobile printer line-up to offer advanced productivity and management features for a premium mobile printing experience.
The Alpha-40L 4-inch performance mobile printer was designed to meet military-grade standards for drop and vehicle vibration. Ideal for enterprise professionals on-the-go.
The TSC Alpha-40L printers have compatability with SOTI Connect remote printer management for greater visibility into real-time data on the health and performance of the devices.
The new mobile printer also 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.
With the Apple-certified MFi Bluetooth® 5.0 connection and 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi fast roaming features, the Alpha-40L not only provides reliable and seamless communication with users’ devices, it also securely prints labels wherever they are needed.
The Alpha-40L Near Field Communication (NFC) makes it simple to connect to the printer directly from a compatible device. NFC capability automatically establishes a direct connection between your NFC enabled smartphone or tablet and an Alpha-40L printer, so you can print or scan using any number of applications without having to connect to a network or enter any login credentials.
- 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
- Direct thermal only
- Color LCD with buttons
- USB
- Bluetooth MFi
Wi-Fi with Bluetooth - TSC Console
SOTI Connect (license required) - Mobile
- Up to 5 ips (127 mm/s)
(2, 3 ips for peeler mode) - 4.09" (104 mm)
- 110" (2,794 mm)
- 128 MB SDRAM
- 128 MB
- 2.64" (67 mm) OD
- 2" - 4.4" (50.8 - 112 mm) with liner
- Die cut, black mark, receipt, fan-fold, linerless, continuous (outside wound)
- 0.5" (12 mm)
1.0" if using peeler - Plastic with rubber over-mold construction
- TSPL-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 cancel the DiagTool password?
Please refer to HERE.
How do you change speed and density in BarTender?
Please refer to HERE.
How do you change the "Control Prefix" code with Diagnostic Tool?
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).
Use the 1-slot charger to quickly charge the battery without any downtime.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
Use the 1-slot charger to quickly charge the battery without any downtime.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-4L
Easily charge the printer without removing the battery.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
12-24V DC vehicle power adaptor to easily connect and leverage power to your mobile printers on a forklift or vehicle.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-2R
- Alpha-3R
- Alpha-30L
- Alpha-30R Basic Version
- Alpha-30R Premium Version
- Alpha-40L
- Alpha-40L RFID
- TDM-20
- TDM-30
Powers the printers directly from a forklift or vehicle, eliminating the need for batteries. It offers quick, tool-free removal and replacement of the dummy battery pack.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
- Alpha-40L RFID
For charging on the car with open-ended wire
Compatible with:
- TDM-20
- TDM-30
- Alpha-2R
- Alpha-3R
- Alpha-30L
- Alpha-30R Basic Version
- Alpha-30R Premium Version
- Alpha-40L
- Alpha-40L RFID
12-60V DC vehicle power adaptor to easily connect and leverage power to your mobile printers on a forklift or vehicle.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-2R
- Alpha-3R
- Alpha-30L
- Alpha-30R Basic Version
- Alpha-30R Premium Version
- Alpha-40L
- Alpha-40L RFID
- TDM-20
- TDM-30
The 4-slot charger is well-suited for heavy-duty missions.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
The 4-slot charger is well-suited for heavy-duty missions.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-4L
Easily charge multiple printers without removing the battery.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
Connect printer and vehicle power source directly by open-ended wire without using battery. It can be used with vehicle mount adaptor.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
Use the belt clip for a complete hands-free solution.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
Tailored for external media applications, ideal for heavy-duty external media use.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-30L
- Alpha-40L
- Alpha-40L RFID
Crafted for optimal external media management and quick-release features, it enhances overall usability.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-30L
- Alpha-40L
- Alpha-40L RFID
TSC Printronix Auto ID mobile printers can handle a variety of media including receipts, selected labels, and linerless printing. Linerless printing is an ideal solution for businesses looking to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
The TSC Alpha-4L has the ability to print receipts long after other printers fail on a single battery charge.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-4L
Thanks to intelligent TSC Smart Battery technology, users are able to gather a lot of information about battery health and understand the history of the charge cycles on their mobile printers. When in use, the smart battery is reporting the health and activity of that battery over the entire shift. It’s important in mission-critical printing to understand the device’s activity levels when it is being used non-stop over an entire shift or 24-hour period.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
Our mobile printers are built to continuously print over a full shift. Power adapters are available to charge your printers in between shifts and ensure that you always have a readily available device.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-4L
The protective case enhances the extra level of protection for harsh environments especially for outdoor usage.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
Add an extra layer of protection for harsh environments with a protective case. While in the case, the printer is IP54-rated for resistance to windblown water and dust. Includes shoulder strap.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-4L
Provides an easy and secure printer mounting solution that combines the convenience of mounting with a quick release for optimal functionality on a forklift.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-30L
- Alpha-30R Basic Version
- Alpha-30R Premium Version
- Alpha-40L
- Alpha-40L RFID
Designed for carrying the printer directly without a protective case.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
Micro USB cable to easily connect your Alpha-4L mobile printer to your other devices. Type C USB cable to easily connect your Alpha-40L mobile printer to your other devices.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-4L
USB to RS-232 converter cable to easily connect your Alpha-4L mobile printer to your other devices.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-4L
TSC Printronix Auto ID customers can also benefit from a pretty flexible platform of options for connecting or mounting our mobile printers to a forklift or vehicle. This can be especially useful in distribution centers where the printers have the ability to leverage the facility’s power off a forklift truck or vehicle to eliminate the need for batteries and create a continuously operating device.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
12-60V DC vehicle power adaptor to easily connect and leverage power to your mobile printers on a forklift or vehicle.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
Designed to work exclusively with the 12-48V Wire to Wire Battery Eliminator with Power Supply, it eliminates the need for batteries.
Compatible with:
- Alpha-40L
- Alpha-40L RFID
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