What does this machine do?
TSC Alpha-3R
The affordable Alpha-3R carries forward TSC’s reputation for rugged, economical printers. Light and comfortable to carry, it suits mobile applications needing receipts or labels on demand.
Designed for demanding environments, the Alpha-3R uses an optional IP54 protective case against dust and water. A rubber outer cover helps it keep printing after a five-foot fall.
Compact and lightweight, it can be carried comfortably all shift. Use USB or optional Bluetooth®, 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless or serial connectivity to connect a laptop or smartphone and print legible receipts and labels throughout the day.
Key figures
Technical specifications
| Model | Alpha-3R |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm (203 DPI) |
| Maximum print speed | 102 mm (4")/second |
| Maximum print width | 72 mm (2.83") |
| Maximum print length | 2,286 mm (90") |
| Print method | Direct Thermal |
| LCD/LED | 2 color LED for printer status, 3 LEDs for battery status |
| SDRAM | 8 MB |
| Flash | 4 MB |
| Media type | Receipt paper, receipt paper with black mark in printing side & selected label |
| Media width | Receipt: 50.8 ~ 80 mm (2" ~ 3.15") Label: 50.8 ~ 78 mm (2" ~ 3.07") |
| Media thickness | Receipt: 0.0508 ~ 0.1016 mm (2 ~ 4 mil) Label: Fasson standard label media up to 0.14 mm (5.5 mil) |
| Media core diameter | Label: Min. 25.4 mm (1") |
| Label length | 10.2 ~ 25.4 mm (0.4" ~ 1") |
| Supported media roll diameter | Receipt: 57 mm (2.25") OD Label: 55 mm (2.16") OD |
| Standard | • PCBA1：USB 2.0, Bluetooth • PCBA2：USB 2.0, MFi Bluetooth • PCBA3：USB 2.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi |
| Options | • RS-232 |
| Software support | SAP, Oracle, WHQL 8.1, MFi, Windows, Linux, MAC X.10, Microsoft SQL Server, BarTender, Nice Label |
| Physical characteristics | 116 mm (W) x 148 mm (H) x 70 mm (D) 4.57"(W) x 5.83"(H) x 2.75"(D) |
| Weight | 0.55 kg (1.212 lbs) |
| Accessories | 12-24V DC automobile cigarette lighter plug (vehicle power adapter) USB to RS-232 converter cable Power adapter-Alpha-2R、Alpha-3R、Alpha-4L IP54-rated environmental case with shoulder strap Belt clip Single-bay charging station Li-ion battery Mini type USB 2.0 Four-bay charging station |