TSC MX240P Series Industrial Printer (DISCONTINUED)

TSC MX240P Series: Strong High-Speed Performance for High-Volume Enterprise Applications

DISCONTINUED — TSC lists the MX240 Series as discontinued (TSC Americas price list, effective May 1, 2025). The suggested replacement is the MX241P Series. Contact Century Systems for current alternatives.

The TSC MX240P Series industrial thermal transfer bar code printer is designed for strong high-speed performance in high-volume enterprise applications. It features “Thermal Smart Control”™ print technology for clean, high-quality barcodes, a heavy-duty die-cast aluminum design, and a fast 536 MHz processor. With print speeds up to 18 inches per second and ample memory, the MX240P Series is a robust and efficient solution for demanding industrial printing needs.

Key Features for Unmatched Performance

The MX240P Series offers a comprehensive suite of features for superior industrial barcode printing.

Highlights:

“Thermal Smart Control”™ Print Technology: Produces clean, high-quality barcodes.
Heavy Duty Die-Cast Aluminum Design: Ensures durability and reliability.
Fast Processor: 536 MHz processor for rapid data processing.
Fast Print Speed: Up to 18 inches per second.
4.3″ Color LCD: Includes new UI design with 6-button menus and touch panel operation for intuitive control.
Precise Media Positioning & Preprinted Label Identification: For accurate label output.
High Resolution Options: Available in 203 dpi, 300 dpi, and 600 dpi resolutions.
Ample Memory: 512 MB Flash and 512 MB SDRAM memory.
Large Ribbon Capacity: 600 meter ribbon capacity.
Powerful Firmware: TSPL-EZ™ firmware for plug-n-play ease.
USB Host Interface: For stand-alone application with scanners or keyboards.
Auto TPH Resolution Switch Detection: Simplifies operation.
Ribbon and Media Capacity Monitor Widget: For proactive management.
ENERGY STAR® Qualified: For energy efficiency.

Versatile Applications

The MX240P Series is ideal for a wide range of high-volume enterprise applications.

Applications:

High Volume Printing, Work In Process, Compliance Labeling.
Inventory Management, Shipping/Receiving, Asset Management.
Electronics & Jewelry Labeling.

Comprehensive Specifications

Status: DISCONTINUED — superseded by the MX241P Series, per TSC’s own discontinued models list

Printer Models: MX240P, MX340P, MX640P

Resolution: MX240P: 8 dots/mm (203 DPI); MX340P: 12 dots/mm (300 DPI); MX640P: 24 dots/mm (600 DPI)

Printing Method: Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal

Max. Print Speed: MX240P: 457 mm (18″)/second; MX340P: 356 mm (14″)/second; MX640P: 152 mm (6″)/second

Max. Print Width: 104 mm (4.09″)

Max. Print Length: MX240P: 25,400 mm (1,000″); MX340P: 11,430 mm (450″); MX640P: 2,540 mm (100″)

Enclosure: Die-cast based print mechanism and frame/Aluminum cover with large clear media view window

Physical Dimension (W x H x D): 300 mm (W) x 393 mm (H) x 510 mm (D) / 11.81″ (W) x 15.47″ (H) x 20.08″ (D)

Weight: 18 kg (39.68 lbs)

Label Roll Capacity: 203.2 mm (8″) OD

Ribbon: 600 meter long, max. OD 90 mm, 1″ core (ink coated outside/inside)

Ribbon Width: 40-115 mm

Processor: 32bit RISC CPU

Memory: 512 MB Flash memory, 512 MB SDRAM; microSD Flash memory card reader for Flash memory expansion, up to 32 GB

Interface: RS-232, USB 2.0, Internal Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), USB host (x2 front side); Dealer Option: GPIO + Centronics, Internal Bluetooth 4.0; User Option: Slot-in 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless

Power: Internal universal 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: 16 bits Color, 480 x 272 pixel, with back light, Resistive Touch Screen

Operation switch, button: 1 power switch, 6 operation buttons (Menu, Pause, Feed, Up, Down, Select)

Sensors: Gap transmissive sensor (position adjustable), Black mark reflective sensor (position adjustable), Head open sensor, Ribbon end sensor, Ribbon encode sensor, Media capacity sensor

Real time clock: Standard

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

Font and barcode rotation: 0, 90, 180, 270 degree

Printer language: TSPL-EZ™ (Compatible to EPL, ZPL, ZPL II)

Media type: Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notched (outside wound)

Media width: 20-114 mm (0.78″-4.49″)

Media thickness: 0.076-0.305 mm (2.99-12.01 mil)

Media core diameter: 76.2 mm (3″)

Label length: 3-25,400 mm (0.1-1,000″) for 203 DPI; 3-11,430 mm (0.1″-450″) for 300 DPI; 3-2,540 mm (0.1″-100″) for 600 DPI

Environment condition (Operation): 5-40°C, 25-85% non-condensing

Environment condition (Storage): -40-60°C, 10-90% non-condensing

Safety regulation: FCC Class B, CE Class B, C-Tick Class B, UL, CUL, TÜV/safety, CCC, CB, BIS, EAC, ENERGY STAR®

Environmental concern: Comply with ROHS, WEEE

Accessories: Windows labeling software CD disk, Quick start guide, USB cable, Power cord

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 options: Internal rewinding kit (full roll), GPIO+ Parallel interface, Internal Bluetooth 4.0, Peel-off kit

Dealer options: Regular cutter (full cut guillotine cutter), Heavy duty guillotine cutter

User options: 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless module (slot-in), KP-200 Plus series keyboard, KU-007 Plus programmable smart keyboard

Barcode Symbologies

The MX240P 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.

Conclusion

The TSC MX240P Series industrial thermal transfer bar code printer offers strong high-speed performance for high-volume enterprise applications. With its heavy-duty design, advanced print technology, and comprehensive features, the MX240P Series is an excellent choice for businesses seeking efficient and reliable label printing across various industries, ensuring maximum productivity and seamless operations.

TSC MX240P Series Datasheet

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