TSC TH/DH Series Desktop Printer
TSC TH/DH Series: The Handy Way to Conquer Label Printing Challenges with Versatile Desktop Barcode Printers
The 2-inch and 4-inch TSC TH/DH Series Desktop Barcode Printers are versatile and flexible for diverse printing requirements. This series’ versatility enables printing a wide range of difficult labels, including thick, tiny, and long labels, as well as certain types of vertical market labels. With out-of-the-box auto-switch print language emulation and comprehensive printer management tools, the TH/DH Series minimizes downtime, maximizes uptime, and empowers businesses to adapt to changing requirements for present and future operations.
Key Features for Seamless Integration and Efficient Management
The TH/DH Series is designed for effortless deployment and robust operational control.
Highlights:
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Seamless Integration, Effortless Deployment: Out-of-the-box auto-switch print language emulation. User-friendly and convenient label printing with TSC Standalone Creator and TSCPRTGO.
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Minimizing Downtime, Maximizing Uptime: Real-time remote printer monitoring and management with the Internal Embedded Webpage, virtual control panel, TSC Console, and SOTI Connect. Downtime prevention with self-diagnostic TPH Care, TPH (thermal printhead) maintenance, and ribbon low warning.
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User-Friendly Design: Self-diagnostics, toolless TPH and platen roller replacement for easy maintenance, and shortcut buttons for enhanced efficiency. Supports network security configurations: HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1X, and TCP/IP Port 9100 filter.
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Versatile, Future-Proof Print Quality: 15mm to 120mm wide media width for diverse media types, optional narrow media adaptors support narrow label width to 10mm. High-precision print quality with innovative label stabilizing media damper and adjustments in vertical dpi, heater line, and TPH pressure. Supports UTF-8 TTF (TrueType Font) for different language label content printing.
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Addable Future-Proof Upgrades: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cutter module, peeler module, care label cutter kit, linerless tear-off kit, and linerless cutter kit.
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Environmentally Sustainable Printer: 100% recyclable packaging with FSC-compliant cartons. 100% recyclable plastic printer casing made with 30% recycled plastic. Over 90% of printer components are recyclable.
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Healthcare Tailored Design (TH/DH THC models): Crisp white and bright full-color scheme, antimicrobial, easy-to-disinfect casing, and IEC 60601-1 Medical-Grade Compliant Power Supply for safe and reliable use.
Versatile Applications
The TH/DH Series is ideal for a wide range of applications across various industries.
Applications:
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Retail: Shelf Labeling, Inventory Management, Weight Scale.
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Transportation and Logistics: Shipping Label, Receiving Label.
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Healthcare: Specimen Labeling, Pharmacy Labeling, Patient Tracking.
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Apparel: Clothing Hang Tag, Care Labeling.
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Food & Beverage: Product Labeling, Track and Trace.
Comprehensive Specifications
Models (2-inch): TH220T, TH320T (Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal); DH220, DH320 (Direct Thermal); TH220THC, TH320THC (Healthcare)
Models (4-inch): TH240T, TH340T (Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal); DH240, DH340 (Direct Thermal); TH240THC, TH340THC (Healthcare)
Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm), 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
Printing Method: Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal (TH models); Direct Thermal (DH models)
Max. Print Speed (2-inch): TH220T/DH220: 203mm (8″)/sec; TH320T/DH320: 152mm (6″)/sec
Max. Print Speed (4-inch): TH240T/DH240: 203mm (8″)/sec; TH340T/DH340: 152mm (6″)/sec
Max. Print Width (2-inch): TH220T/DH220: 54mm (2.13″); TH320T/DH320: 56.9mm (2.24″)
Max. Print Width (4-inch): TH240T/DH240: 108mm (4.25″); TH340T/DH340: 105.7mm (4.16″)
Max. Print Length (2-inch): TH220T/DH220: 25,400mm (1,000″); TH320T/DH320: 11,430mm (450″)
Max. Print Length (4-inch): TH240T/DH240: 25,400mm (1,000″); TH340T/DH340: 11,430mm (450″)
Enclosure: Clamshell with double-walled plastic (Healthcare models also feature disinfectant-ready plastic and antibacterial enclosure)
Physical Dimension (W x H x D) (2-inch): 146mm (W) x 179mm (H) x 231mm (D) / 5.75″(W) x 7.05″(H) x 9.09″(D)
Physical Dimension (W x H x D) (4-inch): 223mm (W) x 186mm (H) x 286mm (D) / 8.78″(W) x 7.32″(H) x 11.26″(D)
Weight (2-inch): 1.8kg (3.97lbs) (TH/DH); 1.6kg (3.53lbs) (DH-E)
Weight (4-inch): 2.8kg (6.17lbs) (TH/DH); 2.1kg (4.63lbs) (DH-E)
Label Roll Capacity: 127mm (5″) OD
Ribbon (TH models): 90m long, max. OD 37mm, 0.5 core (2-inch); 300m long, max. OD 67mm, 1 core (4-inch)
Ribbon Width (TH models): 56mm-58mm (2.20″-2.28″) (2-inch); 40mm-110mm (1.6″-4.3″) (4-inch)
Processor: 32-bit RISC CPU
Memory: 128 MB Flash memory, 128 MB SDRAM, microSD card reader for Flash memory expansion (max. 512 GB)
Interface: USB 2.0, RS-232, USB Host, Internal Ethernet (10/100 Mbps); Optional: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 5.0 combo module, Bluetooth 5.0 module, MFi Bluetooth 5.0
Power: External universal switching power supply; Input: AC 100-240V, 1.5A (2-inch), 2.0A (4-inch), 50-60Hz; Output: DC 24V, 2.5A (2-inch), 3.75A (4-inch), 60W/90W
Operation Switch, Button, LED/LCD: Power switch, feed button, pause button, reprint button, status indicator, intuitive icon indicators (some models with 3.5″ color touch display)
Sensors: Transmissive gap sensor, Black mark reflective sensor (position adjustable), Ribbon end sensor (TH models), Head open sensor
Real Time Clock: Standard
Internal Font: 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts, Monotype Image true type font engine with one CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font, ARIALUNI.TTF Unicode true type font
Font & Barcode Rotation: 0, 90, 180, 270 degree
Printer Language: TSPL-EZD (Compatible to EPL, ZPL, ZPLII, DPL), ESC-POS or CPCL emulation
Media Type: Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound), linerless media (for linerless option)
Media Width: 15mm-60mm (0.59″-2.36″) (2-inch); 15mm-120mm (0.59″-4.72″) (4-inch)
Media Thickness: 0.06mm-0.19mm (2.36mil-7.48mil)
Media Core Diameter: 25.4mm-38.1mm (1″-1.5″)
Label Length (2-inch): TH220T/DH220: 5mm-25,400mm (0.20″-1,000″); TH320T/DH320: 5mm-11,430mm (0.20″-450″)
Label Length (4-inch): TH240T/DH240: 5mm-25,400mm (0.20″-1,000″); TH340T/DH340: 5mm-11,430mm (0.20″-450″)
Environment Condition (Operation): 0°C to 40°C (32°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
Environmental Concern: Comply with RoHS, WEEE, REACH, China RoHS
Accessories Included: Quick start guide, USB cable, Power cord, External universal switching power supply
Accessories (TH 4-inch specific): 1″ ribbon spindle x 2 for 300m ribbon roll, 0.5″ ribbon paper core, Media adaptor for 120mm wide media
Limited Warranty: Printer: 2 years; Printhead: 25km (1 million inches) or 12 months; Platen: 50km (2 million inches) or 12 months
Factory Option: MFi Bluetooth 5.0
Dealer Option: Peel-off module, Guillotine cutter (full cut and partial cut), Care label cutter (full cut), 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 5.0 combo module, Bluetooth 5.0 module, Linerless with cutter (full cut), Linerless with tear
User Option: External label roll mount, KP-200 Plus keyboard display unit, 10mm narrow media adaptor
Barcode Symbologies
The TH/DH 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-8, 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, Data Matrix, 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.
| Part Number | Model | Configuration |
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| DH220-A001-1001 | DH220 | DH220 direct thermal label printer, three button LED, 203 dpi, 8 ips, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| DH220E-A001-0001 | DH220E | DH220E 203 DPI, 2” print width, 8 IPS, direct thermal label printer, three button LED, 16MB DRAM/ 8MB Flash, USB ONLY |
| DH220-A001-0001 | DH220T | DH220T direct thermal label printer, color touch LCD, 203 dpi, 8 ips, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| DH220HC-A001-0001 | DH220THC | DH220THC Healthcare direct thermal label printer, color touch LCD, 203 dpi, 8 ips, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| DH240-A001-0001 | DH240T | DH240T 203 DPI, 4” print width, 8 IPS, direct thermal label printer, color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| DH240-A001-0031 | DH240T | DH240T 203 DPI, 4” print width, 8 IPS, linerless direct thermal label printer, cutter, color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| DH240HC-A001-0001 | DH240THC | DH240THC 203 DPI, 4” print width, 8 IPS, Healthcare direct thermal label printer (white), color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC, IEC 60601-1 certified power supply |
| DH320-A001-1001 | DH320 | DH320 direct thermal label printer, three button LED, 300 dpi, 6 ips, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| DH320E-A001-0001 | DH320E | DH320E 300 DPI, 2” print width, 6 IPS, direct thermal label printer, three button LED, 16MB DRAM/ 8MB Flash, USB ONLY |
| DH320-A001-0001 | DH320T | DH320T direct thermal label printer, color touch LCD, 300 dpi, 6 ips, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| DH320HC-A001-0001 | DH320THC | DH320THC Healthcare direct thermal label printer, color touch LCD, 300 dpi, 6 ips, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| DH340-A001-0001 | DH340T | DH340T 300 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, direct thermal label printer, color touch LCD, 128M B DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| DH340HC-A001-0001 | DH340THC | DH340THC 300 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, Healthcare direct thermal label printer (white), color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC, IEC 60601-1 certified power supply |
| TH220-A001-0001 | TH220T | TH220T 203 DPI, 2” print width, 8 IPS, thermal transfer label printer, color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| TH220HC-A001-0001 | TH220THC | TH220THC 203 DPI, 2” print width, 8 IPS, Healthcare thermal transfer label printer (white), color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC, IEC 60601-1 certified power supply |
| TH240-A001-0001 | TH240T | TH240T 203 DPI, 4” print width, 8 IPS, thermal transfer label printer, color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| TH240HC-A001-0001 | TH240THC | TH240THC 203 DPI, 4” print width, 8 IPS, Healthcare thermal transfer label printer (white), color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC, IEC 60601-1 certified power supply |
| TH240-A001-0101 | TH240TW | TH240TW 203 DPI, 4” print width, 8 IPS, thermal transfer label printer, color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combo |
| TH320-A001-0001 | TH320T | TH320T 300 DPI, 2” print width, 6 IPS, thermal transfer label printer, color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| TH320HC-A001-0001 | TH320THC | TH320THC 300 DPI, 2” print width, 6 IPS, Healthcare thermal transfer label printer (white), color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC, IEC 60601-1 certified power supply |
| TH340-A001-0001 | TH340T | TH340T 300 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, thermal transfer label printer, color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC |
| TH340HC-A001-0001 | TH340THC | TH340THC 300 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, Healthcare thermal transfer label printer (white), color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC, IEC 60601-1 certified power supply |
| TH340-A001-0101 | TH340TW | TH340TW 300 DPI, 4” print width, 6 IPS, thermal transfer label printer, color touch LCD, 128MB DRAM/128MB Flash, USB, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host, RTC, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth Combo |
Conclusion
The TSC TH/DH Series Desktop Barcode Printers offer a versatile, flexible, and eco-friendly solution for conquering label printing challenges. With their seamless integration capabilities, comprehensive printer management tools, versatile print quality, and addable future-proof upgrades, these printers are an excellent choice for businesses seeking efficient and reliable labeling across various industries, including retail, transportation, logistics, healthcare, apparel, and food & beverage.