TSC MH241 & MH261 Series Industrial Printer
TSC MH241 and MH261 Series: A Feature-Rich MH Family Beyond Your Expectations for Industrial Barcode Printing
The TSC MH241/MH261 Series is TSC’s mainstream industrial barcode label printer, built upon the legacy of the MH240 Series. It introduces new features to address evolving business challenges, from growing production line demands to increasing operational complexities. Equipped with sophisticated TSC Sense Care, dynamic remote printer management, and seamless connectivity, the MH241/MH261 Series ensures maximum productivity and avoids downtime for critical industrial printing applications.
Key Features for Unmatched Performance
The MH241/MH261 Series offers a comprehensive suite of features for superior industrial barcode printing.
Highlights:
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Sophisticated TSC Sense Care: Self-diagnostic TPH Care mechanism provides near real-time information and updates for preventative actions. Selectable media sensor settings.
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Dynamic Remote Printer Management: Supports SOTI Connect through either Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and powerful TSC Console for printer management, ensuring maximum productivity and avoiding downtime.
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Multi-Connectivity: Apple-certified MFi Bluetooth 5.0 or 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.2 combo module turns the printer into a connected network. GPIO supports common applicators and emulations.
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Highly Adaptable: Precise peel-off capability with 0.5″ minimum label length (MH241 Series). Supports media width up to 6.8″ (MH261 Series). Full mechanism for fine adjustment.
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Brilliant User Experience: Media near end sensor detection, easy printhead and platen roller replacement, and shortcut buttons for enhanced efficiency.
Versatile Applications
The MH241/MH261 Series is ideal for a wide range of industrial and specialized labeling applications.
Applications:
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Manufacturing: Industrial Printing, Shipping/Receiving Labeling, Warning/Caution Signage.
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Transportation and Logistics: Pallet Labeling, Distribution.
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Healthcare: Pharmaceutical Labeling, Asset Tracking.
Comprehensive Specifications
Models: MH241, MH341, MH641 (Standard); MH241T, MH341T, MH641T (Advanced); MH241P, MH341P, MH641P (Premium)
Resolution: 203dpi (8 dots/mm), 300dpi (12 dots/mm), 600dpi (24 dots/mm)
Printing Method: Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal
Max. Print Speed: MH241/241T/241P: 356mm (14″)/second; MH341/341T/341P: 305mm (12″)/second; MH641/641T/641P: 152mm (6″)/second
Max. Print Width: 104mm (4.09″)
Max. Print Length: 25,400mm (1000″) for 203dpi; 11,430mm (450″) for 300dpi; 2540mm (100″) for 600dpi
Enclosure: Die-cast print mechanism and base with bi-fold metal cover with large clear media view window
Physical Dimension (W x H x D): Standard/Advanced: 276mm (W) x 326mm (H) x 502mm (D) / 10.87″(W) x 12.83″(H) x 19.76″(D); Premium: 276mm (W) x 412mm (H) x 502mm (D) / 10.87″(W) x 16.22″(H) x 19.76″(D)
Weight: Standard: 15.60 kg (34.39 lbs); Advanced: 15.70 kg (34.61 lbs); Premium: 18.93 kg (41.73 lbs)
Label Roll Capacity: 203.2mm (8″) O.D.
Internal Rewinder (full roll): Internal rewinding kit (5″ O.D.) (dealer option); Standard for Premium models
Ribbon: 600 m long, max. O.D. 90mm, 1″ core (ink coated outside or inside)
Ribbon Width: 25.4mm-114.3mm (1″-4.5″)
Processor: 32bit RISC CPU
Memory: 512MB Flash memory, 256MB SDRAM; microSD Flash memory card reader for Flash memory expansion, up to 32 GB
Interface: RS-232, USB 2.0 (High speed mode), Internal Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), USB host (x2 Front side); Factory Option: GPIO (DB15F) + Centronics, Internal Bluetooth 5.0 MFi; Dealer Option: Slot-in 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.2 combo module
Power: Internal switching power supply; Input: AC 100-240V, 4-2A, 50-60Hz; Output: DC 5V, 5A; DC 24V, 7A; DC 36V, 1.4A; Total 243W
LCD display/Operation buttons: 6 operation buttons, 1 LED (with 2 LEDs Green & Red); Advanced/Premium models: Multi-language selectable, 4.3″ color display, 480 x 272 pixel; Resistive touch screen
Sensors: Gap transmissive sensor (position adjustable), Black mark reflective sensor (Bottom or Top black mark sensor switchable and position adjustable), Head open sensor, Ribbon encoder sensor, Ribbon end sensor, Media near end sensor
Real Time Clock: Standard
Internal Font: 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts, Monotype Image true type font engine with CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font
Font & barcode rotation: 0, 90, 180, 270 degree
Printer language: TSPL-EZD (Compatible to EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL)
Media type: Continuous, die-cut, black mark (Bottom side or top side black mark), fan-fold, notch, perforated, tag, care label (outside wound)
Media width: 20-114mm (0.79″-4.5″)
Media thickness: 0.06-0.28mm (2.36-11mil)
Media core diameter: 38.1mm/76.2mm (1.5″/3″)
Label length: 5-25,400mm (0.2″-1,000″) for 203dpi; 5-11,430mm (0.2″-450″) for 300dpi; 5-2,540mm (0.2″-100″) for 600dpi
Environment condition (Operation): 0-40°C (32-104°F), 25-85% non-condensing
Environment condition (Storage): -40-60°C (-40-140°F), 10-90% non-condensing
Safety regulation: FCC Class A, CE Class A, RCM Class A, UL, CUL, TÜV, CCC, KC, BIS, BSMI, EAC, Argentina S mark, Mexico CoC, ENERGY STAR®
Environmental concern: Comply with RoHS, WEEE
Accessories: Windows labeling software CD disk, Quick start guide, USB port cable, Power cord
RTC & Buzzer: Standard
Limited warranty: Printer: 2 years; Print head: 25 km (1 million inches) or 12 months; Platen: 50 km (2 million inches) or 12 months
Factory option: GPIO (DB15F)+ Parallel interface, Internal Bluetooth 5.0 MFI
Dealer option: Regular cutter (full cut guillotine cutter), Heavy-duty cutter (full cut guillotine cutter), Care label cutter, TI.D. core media spindle, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.2 combo module (including slot-in housing), Peel-off kit, Internal rewinder kit (5″ O.D.)
User option: Basic cutter tray, Advanced cutter tray, Universal cutter tray, KP-200 Plus keyboard display unit
Barcode Symbologies
The MH241/MH261 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, Interleave 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN and UPC 2(5) digits add-on, MSI, PLESSEY, POSTNET, RSS-Stacked, GS1 DataBar, Code 11, China Post.
2D Barcodes:
PDF-417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR code, Aztec.
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.
| Part Number | Model | Configuration |
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| MH241P-A001-0301 | MH241P | MH241P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 203 dpi, 14 ips, WiFi ready |
| MH241P-A001-0401 | MH241P | MH241P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 203 dpi, 14 ips, WiFi + BT Combo |
| MH241P-A001-0601 | MH241P | MH241P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 203 dpi, 14 ips, WiFi + BT Combo, MFi BT, GPIO+LPT |
| MH241P-A001-0701 | MH241P | MH241P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 203 dpi, 14 ips, WiFi ready, MFi BT |
| MH241T-A001-0301 | MH241T | MH241T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 203 dpi, 14 ips, WiFi ready |
| MH241T-A001-0311 | MH241T | MH241T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 203 dpi, 14 ips, WiFi ready, Peel Off kit |
| MH241T-A001-0401 | MH241T | MH241T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 203 dpi, 14 ips, WiFi + BT combo |
| MH241T-A001-0701 | MH241T | MH241T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 203 dpi, 14 ips, WiFi ready, MFi BT |
| MH241T-A001-0801 | MH241T | MH241T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 203 dpi, 14 ips, WiFi ready, GPIO+LPT |
| MH261T-A001-0301 | MH261T | MH261T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 203dpi, 12 ips, WiFi ready |
| MH341P-A001-0301 | MH341P | MH341P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 300 dpi, 12 ips, WiFi ready |
| MH341P-A001-0401 | MH341P | MH341P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 300 dpi, 12 ips, WiFi + BT Combo |
| MH341P-A001-0601 | MH341P | MH341P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 300 dpi, 12 ips, WiFi + BT Combo, MFi BT, GPIO+LPT |
| MH341P-A001-0701 | MH341P | MH341P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 300 dpi, 12 ips, WiFi ready, MFi BT |
| MH341T-A001-0301 | MH341T | MH341T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 300 dpi, 12 ips, WiFi ready |
| MH341T-A001-0401 | MH341T | MH341T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 300 dpi, 12 ips, WiFi + BT combo |
| MH341T-A001-0611 | MH341T | MH341T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 300 dpi, 12 ips, WiFi + BT combo, MFi BT, GPIO+LPT, Peel off kit |
| MH341T-A001-0701 | MH341T | MH341T thefrmal transfer label printer with touch display, 300 dpi, 12 ips, WiFi ready, MFi BT |
| MH361T-A001-0301 | MH361T | MH361T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 300dpi, 10 ips, WiFi ready |
| MH641P-A001-0301 | MH641P | MH641P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 600 dpi, 6 ips, WiFi ready |
| MH641P-A001-0401 | MH641P | MH641P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 600 dpi, 6 ips, WiFi + BT combo |
| MH641P-A001-0701 | MH641P | MH641P thermal transfer label printer with full internal rewind, 600 dpi, 6 ips, WiFi ready, MFi BT |
| MH641T-A001-0301 | MH641T | MH641T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 600 dpi, 6 ips, WiFi ready |
| MH641T-A001-0401 | MH641T | MH641T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 600 dpi, 6 ips, WiFi + BT combo |
| MH641T-A001-0701 | MH641T | MH641T thermal transfer label printer with touch display, 600 dpi, 6 ips, WiFi ready, MFi BT |
Conclusion
The TSC MH241 and MH261 Series industrial barcode printers offer a feature-rich family beyond expectations, delivering superior performance for evolving business challenges. With sophisticated TSC Sense Care, dynamic remote printer management, and highly adaptable features, these printers are an excellent choice for businesses seeking efficient and reliable industrial printing solutions across manufacturing, transportation, logistics, and healthcare, ensuring maximum productivity and reduced downtime.
Manuals and documentation
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