TSC DA Series Desktop Printer - Century Systems, Inc.

TSC DA Series: Compact Design & Affordable Total Cost of Ownership for Desktop Barcode Printers

The TSC DA Series of direct thermal desktop printers is ideal for a wide variety of applications, including product marking, point of sale, retail, small office, shipping labels, and other labeling and tag applications, all at a very competitive price. The DA Series offers a perfect combination of affordability with a durable and reliable design, featuring both 203 and 300 dpi print resolution and printing speeds up to a fast 6 ips.

Key Features for Affordability and Performance

The DA Series is built to deliver efficient and cost-effective printing with versatile features.

Highlights:

Affordable Models: DA210 and DA310 models are priced right for basic label printing needs using USB 2.0 or optional Bluetooth.
Wireless and Hardware Communications: DA220 and DA320 models offer more memory and support nearly every major communications option including Serial RS-232, Ethernet, USB, USB host, internal 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless, or internal Bluetooth.
Emulations and More: DA220 and DA320 models have 128 MB Flash & 64 MB SDRAM for easy storage of fonts, international character sets, and graphics. Supports a fully compatible set of standard industry emulations and multiple printer languages for easy replacement of old hardware.
Easy Loading: User-friendly double-wall clamshell design with a large 5-inch (outside diameter) center-biased media bay. Spring-loaded label roll holder makes loading simple. Top-of-form sensing by gap, black mark, or notch is standard, along with a head-open sensor.
High-Quality Output: Large 60-watt power supply produces high-quality printed labels, even at its fastest print speeds.
Healthcare Tailored Design (DA220HC/DA320HC): Disinfectant-ready plastic, designed with an easy-to-clean surface and a sealed button interface. Antibacterial enclosure for minimizing contamination risks.

Versatile Applications

The DA Series is ideal for a wide variety of applications across numerous industries.

Applications:

Small Parcel Shipping, Mail Room Address and Routing Labels, Shipping & Receiving.
Entertainment and Transportation Ticketing, Retail Point-of-Sale, File-Folder Labeling.
Specimen Labeling, Pharmacy Labeling, Patient Tracking.

Comprehensive Specifications

Models: DA210, DA220, DA310, DA320; Healthcare models: DA220HC, DA320HC

Resolution: DA210/DA220: 8 dots/mm (203 dpi); DA310/DA320: 12 dots/mm (300 dpi)

Printing Method: Direct Thermal

Max. Print Speed: DA210/DA320: 102mm (4″)/second; DA220/DA310: 152.4mm (6″)/second

Max. Print Width: DA210/DA220: 108mm (4.25″); DA310/DA320: 105.7mm (4.16″)

Max. Print Length: Varies by model and resolution (e.g., 2,794mm (110″) for DA220, 1,016mm (40″) for DA310)

Enclosure: Double-walled plastic (Healthcare models also feature disinfectant-ready plastic and antibacterial enclosure)

Physical Dimension (W x H x D): 172mm (W) x 165mm (H) x 195mm (D) / 6.77″ (W) x 6.50″ (H) x 7.68″ (D)

Weight: 1.5kg (3.31lbs)

Label Roll Capacity: 127mm (5″) OD

Processor: 32bit RISC CPU

Memory: DA210/DA310: 8 MB Flash memory, 16 MB DRAM; DA220/DA320: 128 MB Flash memory, 64 MB DRAM

Interface: USB 2.0 (high speed mode); DA220/DA320 also offer USB Host, RS-232, Ethernet (standard), Internal 802.11a/b/g/n wireless (factory option), Internal Bluetooth (factory option), Internal MFi Bluetooth (factory option)

Power: External universal switching power supply; Input: AC 100-240V, 2.0A, 50-60Hz; Output: DC 24V, 2.5A, 60W (Healthcare models IEC 60601-1 certified)

Operation Switch, Button, LED: 1 power switch, 1 feed button, 1 LED (3 colors: green, amber & red)

Sensors: Transmissive gap sensor, Black mark reflective sensor, Head open sensor

Internal Fonts: 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts, Monotype Image true type font engine with one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font

Font and Barcode Rotation: 0, 90, 180, 270 degree

Printer Language: TSPL-EZD (Compatible with EPL, ZPL, ZPLII, DPL)

Media Type: Continuous, black mark, fan-fold, notched (outside wound)

Media Width: 19mm-114mm (0.7-4.5″)

Media Thickness: 0.055mm-0.19mm (2.16mil-7.48mil)

Media Core Diameter: 25.4mm-38mm (1″-1.5″)

Label Length: Varies by model and resolution (e.g., 10mm-1,016mm (0.39″-40″) for DA310, 10mm-25,400mm (0.39″-1,000″) for DA220)

Environment Condition (Operation): 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F), 25%-85% non-condensing

Environment Condition (Storage): -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F), 10%-90% non-condensing

Safety Regulation: CB, FCC Class A, IC, CE Class A, UKCA, EAC, CCC, BIS, RCM, BSMI, KC, Energy Star 3.2 (Healthcare models are also IEC 60601-1 certified)

Environmental Concern: Comply with RoHS, REACH, WEEE, China RoHS

Accessories Included: Quick start guide, USB cable, Power cord, External universal switching power supply

Limited Warranty: Printer: 2 years; Printhead: 25km (1 million inches) or 12 months; Platen: 50km (2 million inches) or 12 months

Factory Options: Real Time Clock, Internal 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless, Internal Bluetooth, Internal MFi Bluetooth, PCBA2: USB 2.0 and Ethernet

Dealer Options: Peel-off module, Guillotine cutter (full cut or partial cut), Linerless with cutter, Linerless with cutter (enhanced), Linerless with tear

User Options: 1.5″ adaptor for 1.5″ paper core, External roll mount, media O.D. 214mm (8.4″) with 76.2mm (3″) core, KP-200 Plus keyboard display unit (serial interface)

Barcode Symbologies

The DA Series supports a comprehensive range of 1D and 2D barcode symbologies.

1D Barcodes:

Code 39, Code 93, Code128UCC, Code 128 subsets A.B.C, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN B, EAN 13, EAN 128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN and UPC 2 (5) digits add-on, MSI, PLESSEY, POSTNET, China post, ITF14, EAN14, Code 11, TELEPEN, TELEPENN, PLANET, Code 49, Deutsche Post Identcode, Deutsche Post Leitcode, LOGMARS.

2D Barcodes:

TLC39, CODABLOCK F mode, PDF-417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR code, Aztec, Micro PDF 417, GS1 DataBar (RSS barcode).

Available Model Numbers

Part numbers below are TSC’s own, from the TSC Americas price list effective May 1, 2025. Contact Century Systems for current pricing and availability.

Availability: TSC has suspended U.S. and Canada sales of this series (TSC Americas price list, effective May 1, 2025); Latin America orders ship directly from the factory. Please contact Century Systems to confirm current availability before ordering.

Part Number	Model	Configuration
99-158A001-0001	DA210	DA210 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, + USB – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0 (was 99- 058A001-00LF)
99-158A005-0201	DA210	DA210 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, + USB + MFi BT – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0 + MFi BT (was 99-058A007-00LF)
99-158A013-10B1	DA220	DA220 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, linerless direct thermal label printer, tear, DRAM 64MB/FLASH 128MB, USB + Ethernet + RS-232 + USB Host, RTC
99-158A013-1101	DA220	DA220 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, full port – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0, Ethernet, USB host, Serial, RTC (was 99-058A003-00LF)
99-158A013-1151	DA220	DA220 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, linerless direct thermal label printer, full cut, DRAM 64MB/FLASH 128MB, USB + Ethernet + RS-232 + USB Host, RTC
99-158A013-1551	DA220	DA220 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, linerless direct thermal label printer, full cut, DRAM 64MB/FLASH 128MB, USB + Ethernet + RS-232 + USB Host, RTC, MFi Bluetooth 4.2
99-158A013-1751	DA220	DA220 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, linerless direct thermal label printer, full cut, DRAM 64MB/FLASH 128MB, USB + Ethernet + RS-232 + USB Host, RTC, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
99-158A019-1701	DA220	DA220 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, full port +RTC + Wi-Fi – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0, Ethernet, USB host, Serial, Wi-Fi, Real Time Clock (was 99-058A023-00LF)
99-158A025-2701	DA220	DA220 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, + USB + IE + RTC + Wi-Fi – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0, Ethernet, Real Time Clock, Wifi
99-158A028-1501	DA220	DA220 203 DPI, 4” print width, 4 IPS, full port + RTC + MFi BT – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0, Ethernet, USB host, Serial, Real Time Clock
99-158A002-0001	DA310	DA310 300 DPI, 4” print width, 4 IPS, + USB – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0 (was 99- 058A002-00LF)
99-158A007-0201	DA310	DA310 300 DPI, 4” print width, 4 IPS, + USB + MFi BT – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0 + MFi BT (was 99-058A031-00LF)
99-158A014-10B1	DA320	DA320 203 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, linerless direct thermal label printer, tear, DRAM 64MB/FLASH 128MB, USB + Ethernet + RS-232 + USB Host, RTC
99-158A014-1101	DA320	DA320 300 DPI, 4” print width, 4 IPS, full port – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0, Ethernet, USB host, Serial, Real Time Clock (was 99-058A004-00LF)
99-158A014-1151	DA320	DA320 300 DPI, 4” print width, 4 IPS, linerless direct thermal label printer, full cut, DRAM 64MB/FLASH 128MB, USB + Ethernet + RS-232 + USB Host, RTC
99-158A014-1551	DA320	DA320 300 DPI, 4” print width, 4 IPS, linerless direct thermal label printer, full cut, DRAM 64MB/FLASH 128MB, USB + Ethernet + RS-232 + USB Host, RTC, MFi Bluetooth 4.2
99-158A014-1751	DA320	DA320 300 DPI, 4” print width, 4 IPS, linerless direct thermal label printer, full cut, DRAM 64MB/FLASH 128MB, USB + Ethernet + RS-232 + USB Host, RTC, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
99-158A027-2701	DA320	DA320 300 DPI, 4” print width, 4 IPS, +USB + IE + RTC + Wi-Fi – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0, Ethernet, Real Time Clock, Wi-Fi (was 99-058A022-00LF)
99-158A029-1501	DA320	DA320 300 DPI, 4” print width, 4 IPS, full port + RTC + MFi BT – direct thermal label printer, USB 2.0, Ethernet, USB host, Serial, Real Time Clock (was 99-058A032-00LF)

Conclusion

The TSC DA Series desktop barcode printers offer a powerful combination of compact design, affordability, and versatile functionality. With their high-quality construction, fast performance, and broad application support, the DA Series is an excellent choice for businesses seeking efficient and reliable direct thermal printing across various industries, ensuring seamless operations and enhanced productivity.

TSC DA Series Specification Sheet