OVERVIEW TSC Auto ID Technology has introduced its new┬áTA200 Series┬áof four-inch-wide-format desktop thermal transfer label printers, the third series in the TSC family to support an economically efficient 300-meter ribbon on a one-inch core. The TA200 will be available first in Asia market starting in Q1, 2012. A 300-meter ribbon is much less expensive per square meter than shorter ribbons, resulting in a lower cost of operation for the┬áTA200┬ácompared to other small-footprint printers that handle only shorter ribbons. (TSC pioneered the use of economically efficient 300-meter ribbons and has employed them in many of its desktop printers since 1996.) The┬áTA200┬áis affordably priced and improves upon all the features of TSCÔÇÖs bestselling TTP-244 Plus. It is extremely durable and easy to load, supports more options than the TTP-244 Plus and uses the most cost-effective supplies available. BENEFITS AND FEATURES Durability and high capacity-Like the TTP-244 Plus, the┬áTA200┬áfeatures two durable gear-driven motors that are capable of handling large-capacity 300-meter ribbons and 5-inch OD rolls of media. For extra label capacity, users can add an external media unwinder, enabling the TA200 to easily handle 8-inch OD rolls of labels, a size normally reserved for expensive industrial label printers. The┬áTA200ÔÇÖs┬áunique dual gear-driven motors are designed for many years of use. They are quieter and last longer than the cheap single-motor designs offered by competitors. The result: a durable yet affordable unit that offers the lowest cost of ownership of any desktop thermal-transfer label printer on the market. The┬áTA200┬áis easy to set up and operate and can print a wide variety of labels ranging from shipping labels to compliance and general-purpose product-identification labels and tags. The printer is ideally suited for use in automobile service shops, walk-in shipping and mail centers, stock rooms for inventory control, and other desktop work environments. Modular design for customized applications-Featuring a modular design, the print mechanism and ribbon handler of the┬áTA200┬ácan function outside the printer housing. The module may be ordered separately, or easily removed from the printer, for use in kiosk or low-cost "print and apply" applications. ÔÇÿOut of the boxÔÇÖ language-emulation support┬á-Using its TSPL-EZ firmware, the┬áTA200 Series┬áprovides automatic ZebraÔäó and EltronÔäó language emulation "right out of the box," a feature that translates each label format as the printer receives it. TSPL-EZ also comes with a file manager and programming language for supporting standalone and downtime programming solutions. These features enable users to print labels without connection to a host computer or, optionally, to continue printing labels during a network failure. Also included is DiagTool configuration software that makes it easy for users to replace their older printers with the modern, upgraded┬áTA200.┬á 203-dpi and 300-dpi resolution versions available-The┬áTA200┬áSeries offers two models: a 203-dpi version, the┬áTA200┬áfeaturing print speeds up to four inches per second; and a higher resolution 300-dpi version, the┬áTA300, which is ideal for producing two-dimensional barcodes, fine text and small-graphics labels. Key┬áTA200┬áfeatures: Across-the-board compatibility with the most popular programming languages 200 MHz 32-bit RISC processor with 8 MB SDRAM and 4 MB FLASH memory Internally scalable True Type fonts TSPL-EZ firmware supporting EltronÔäó and ZebraÔäó language emulation "out of the box" Dual-motor gear-driven design 300-meter ribbon supply on a 1-inch core (ink-coated outside) 5-inch OD internal media supply, with an optional external media holder supporting 8.4-inch OD label rolls on 3-inch cores 4-inch per second print speed USB 2.0 Free bundled labeling software and Windows drivers Key┬áTA200┬áoptions: RS-232 Internal Ethernet Parallel port LCD display MicroSD card slot for FLASH memory expansion up to 4 GB Real time clock Peel off module Guillotine cutter General Specifications Physical Dimensions 224 mm (W) x 186 mm (H) x 294 mm (D) Weight 2.45 kg Electrical External universal switching power supply Input: AC 100-240V Output: DC 24V 2.5A, 60W Environmental condition Operation: 5 ~ 40╦ÜC (41 ~ 104╦ÜF), 25~85% non-condensing Storage: -40 ~ 60 ╦ÜC (-40 ~ 140╦ÜF), 10~90% non-condensing Print Specifications Print head resolution 203 dots/inch (8 dots/mm) Printing method Thermal transfer and direct thermal Dot size (width x length) 0.125 x 0.125 mm (1 mm = 8 dots) Print speed (inches per second) TA200: 2, 3, 4 ips Print speed for peel mode & cutter mode 2,3 ips Max. print width 108 mm (4.25ÔÇØ) Max. print length 2,794 mm (110ÔÇØ) Ribbon Specifications Ribbon outside diameter Max. 67 mm Ribbon length 300 meter Ribbon core inside diameter 1 inch (25.4 mm) Ribbon width Max. 110 mm Min. 40 mm Ribbon wound type Outside wound Packing Dimensions- Length- Width- Height- Weight- Warranty- 1 year on printer and 3 months on printhead.