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TDM Series 3-Inch Performance Mobile Printer
The TDM Series features a rugged palm-sized design for easy, on-the-go printing for over 42 hours on a single battery charge.
Industries and Applications
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Transportation & Logistics
Warehouse & Fulfillment
Product and Item Labels
Receipts
The TDM Series is equipped to operate across different platforms with multiple connectivity options. Its lightweight, durable and flexible design, coupled with ease of operation without sacrifice functionality is especially critical for retail & mobile point of sale (MPOS) applications.
Rugged Palm Size Design
The TDM Series has been tested to withstand a drop test of 1.8 m without protective case/2.5 m with a protective case as well as MIL-STD-810G military standard for drop tests. It is also rated IP54 for dust and water resistance with the optional protective case.
Support for Various Media Widths
TDM-30's adjustable media hanger with label fixing tab allows for a variety of media widths ranging from 20 mm to 70 mm. TDM Series can handle media including receipts, selected labels and linerless printing etc. The media spacer is easy to install and allows for specific media width. Default black mark sensor and optional gap sensor (TDM-30 only) are reserved for a wide range of media needs.
Self-Diagnostic TPH Care Mechanism
TSC TPH Care Mechanism offers an advanced level of auto-detection ensuring the real-time printhead health status. By scanning and detecting bad dots during the entire process of printing, it has been proven to stabilize high-quality printouts consistently and minimize the waste of consumables for maximum cost-effectiveness.
Smart Battery with TSC Printer Management
With TSC Battery Management System (BMS), it is easy to check battery status including:
- Battery performance: charging state
- History of battery usage and charging cycles
- Battery health status report
- Battery Remaining Capacity
- With its friendly GUI design, monitor battery capacity in real time and ensure completing a full shift to avoid downtime
- Integrated Software Pack
- TSC offers an advanced software pack including practical solutions to effectively support TDM Series for customized label creation from different platforms.
OPOS for POS application
- Compatible with CPCL and ESC-POS printer languages
- New developed iOS & Android APP enables:
- Via mobile configuration, workforce/user can maximize convenience on printer setting/status check/troubleshooting anywhere and anytime
- Web print supports direct printing from browser-based applications
Multiple Connectivity
TDM Series supports USB2.0 + MFi Bluetooth 5.0 + passive NFC tag or USB2.0 + 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.2+ passive NFC tag. Passive NFC tag for Bluetooth can quickly connect by one touch.
- 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
- Direct thermal only
- LCD with buttons
LED with buttons - USB
- Bluetooth MFi
Wi-Fi with Bluetooth - TSC Console
- Mobile
- Up to 4 ips (102 mm/s)
- 2.83" (72 mm)
- 110" (2,794 mm)
- 32 MB SDRAM
- 16 MB
- 1.57" (40 mm) OD
- 3.15" (80 mm)
*with media hanger: 0.79" (20 mm) and 2.75" (70 mm) (user option) - Reflective sensor model: receipt paper, bline receipt paper (black mark in printing side) & selected label
• Transmissive sensor model: receipt paper, bline receipt paper (black mark in printing side or backside) & label with gap - 1" (25.4 mm)
- Plastic
- TSPL-EZC or ESC-POS
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Can I do both direct and thermal transfer printing in TDM printers?
No. The TDM is a direct-thermal only printer.
Can the printhead and platen roller be replaced by the end user on the TDM Series mobile printers?
No. Please return the TDM unit to the reseller and our team of experts will make these replacements for you.
How can I buy the TDM printer?
To purchase a TDM printer, buyers can contact their local TSC reseller, or contact us through our website.
How do I adjust reference point by Diagnostic Tool?
Adjust reference point by Diagnostic Tool. Please refer to HERE.
How do I calibrate media by Diagnostic Tool?
Please refer to HERE.
How do I check the condition of the printhead?
Please refer to HERE.
How do I get the Bluetooth MAC address with the Communication Tool?
Please refer to the link HERE.
How do I use BarTender to download files and print them via Bluetooth device?
Please refer to the link HERE.
How long are the battery working hours on the TDM Series?
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 TDM-30 lasted more than 42 hours of printing receipts on a single battery charge; the TDM-20 lasted more than 17 hours of printing receipts on a single battery charge.
How much does the TDM printer weigh?
The TDM-30 weighs a mere 375 g including the battery. The TDM-20 weighs a mere 215 g including the battery.
How to setting Bluetooth by Diagnostic Tool?
Please refer to the link HERE.
How to use Printer Management to get alert log file?
Please refer to the link HERE.
What are the key benefits of the TDM compared to the competition?
The TDM printer has:
1) The longest battery life in the market
2) Is the first in the industry to offer Dual Antenna technology
3) Is drop resistant up to 5.9-feet (8.2-feet with optional IP54 Case)
What is or are the standard connectivity with the TDM series?
The TDM series is available as below: (Either one selected)
• USB 2.0 + MFi Bluetooth 5.0 + Passive NFC tag
• USB 2.0 + 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.2 + Passive NFC tag
Note: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi will be ready soon.
What is the standard warranty for my TDM?
The TDM 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 TDM Series support?
The TDM series supports TSPL-EZ (EPL2 and ZPL emulations) ESC-POS, CPCL emulation printer languages.
What types of label can the TDM print?
The TDM supports a wide range of label types. It can print on receipt papers, Die-Cut, receipt paper with black mark (in printing side or in non-printing side).
Easily charge the printer without removing the battery.
*Please choose the correct printer for the docking cradle
Compatible with:
- TDM-30
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
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-2R
- TDM-30
- TDM-20
Charge multiple printers in either horizontal or vertical positions.
Stand the cradle upright in areas where space is at a premium.
*Please choose the correct printer for the docking cradle
Compatible with:
- TDM-30
1-bay battery charger for TSC Performance Mobile Printers
Compatible with:
- Alpha-2R
- TDM-30
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:
- TDM-30
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:
- TDM-30
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:
- TDM-30
Designed for carrying the printer directly without a protective case.
Compatible with:
- TDM-20
- TDM-30
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.
Compatible with:
- TDM-30
12-60V DC vehicle power adaptor to easily connect and leverage power to your mobile printers on a forklift or vehicle.
Compatible with:
- TDM-30
