This document is a manual how to start the printer. This document Is not recommended to use for repair
or hardware / software upgrade. If you have any technical questions regarding the printer installation and
configurations please send us an email to [email protected]
Introduction
Few words from TSC
Thank you very much for purchasing TSC bar code printer.
Enjoy TSC’s reputation for cost -efficient, high durability printers with the Alpha-3R
economical printer. The Alpha-3R is a comfortable, light-weight printer capable of
working with any mobile printing application where you need quick, simple
receipts/labels on demand.
Our Alpha-3R is designed for a rough life, inside the IP54-rated protective case to
resist dust and water and with its rubber over-mold design prepared to take up to
a five foot fall and keep printing.
These small and light printers can be worn comfortably for a full shift, without
interfering with the user’s tasks. Use USB, or optional Bluetooth, 802.11 a/b/g/n
Wireless or Serial to connect to a mobile computer or even a smart phone and
produce clear easy-to-read receipts hour after hour.
This document provides an easy reference for operating the Alpha-3R.
The online version of the Programmer's manual, or more information can be
downloaded from service and support web site as an Adobe Acrobat Reader
file.
To print label formats, please refer to the instructions provided with your labelling
software provider.
General Specifications
Physical dimensions
116 mm (W) x 148 mm (H) x 70 mm (D)
Enclosure
Plastic enclosure with rubber over-mold
construction
Weight
550 g (1.21 lb)
Electrical
DC 7.4V/ 2500 mA/ h rechargeable battery
Environmental condition
Operation: -10 ~ 50˚C (14 ~ 122˚F), 10 ~ 90% non-condensing
Storage: -40 ~ 60 ˚C (-40 ~ 140˚F), 10 ~ 90% non-condensing
Print Specifications Alpha-3R
Print head resolution
203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm)
Printing method
Direct thermal
Dot size
0.125 x 0.125 mm
(width x length)
(1 mm = 8 dots)
Print speed
2, 3, 4 ips selectable
(inches per second)
Up to 4 ips
Max. print width
72 mm (2.83”)
Max. print length
2286 mm (90”)
