Custom TK180 Label Printers, Thermal, 203 dpi, USB/RS232/Ethernet

The CompactFlex Printer TK180 from Custom is a compact, professional thermal label printer engineered for high-volume retail, POS, logistics and airline ticketing environments where desk space is limited but reliability is essential. Designed to handle labels, tickets, boarding passes and bag tags, the TK180 family offers fast direct-thermal and thermal-transfer output, flexible wired connectivity and optional UHF RFID for tracking workflows. Automatic sensor calibration, adjustable detectors and simple media loading reduce setup time and waste, while robust firmware and industry-standard emulations simplify integration into existing CUTE/CUPPS or POS systems. The result is a small-footprint, dependable printing solution for B2B operations that require consistent print quality and streamlined media handling.

Key Features

• Compact footprint: Small desktop dimensions make the unit suitable for tight workstations at counters, check-in desks and fulfillment stations.
• Fast, reliable output: High-speed thermal printing supports quick label and tag production to keep transaction and processing lines moving.
• Flexible connectivity: Wired USB, RS-232 and Ethernet interfaces enable straightforward integration into POS, kiosk and back-office networks.
• Easy media handling: Automatic sensor calibration, adjustable detectors and a dual-side tear-off bar simplify roll loading and reduce paper waste and operator errors.
• Optional RFID capability: UHF RFID support (IATA 1740C, EPC Gen2) is available for aviation and tracking applications that require tag encoding and identification.

Specifications

• Brand: Custom
• Product Name: CompactFlex Printer TK180
• Product Reference / MPN (examples): Custom TK180 Label Printer / 911HL020900733 / 911HL021000733
• Category: Label Printers
• Printing Method: Thermal, fixed head (direct thermal / thermal transfer variants)
• Resolution: 200 or 300 dpi (variants include 203 x 203 DPI)
• Printing Speed: Up to 203 mm/s (some variants specified at 200 mm/s)
• Maximum Printing Width: 80 mm
• Supported Paper Width: 20 - 82.5 mm
• Supported Paper Weight / Media Thickness: 70 - 255 g/m²
• Media Type: Thermal paper (rolls)
• Maximum Roll External Diameter: 200 mm
• Core Diameter: 25 mm
• Interfaces: USB, RS-232 (RJ45), Ethernet (LAN)
• Display: LCD
• Firmware: Native AEA/ITPS (2007–2022) / Native AEA 2012 (including IPTS 2018, ITPS 2019, ITPS 2022)
• Emulation: ATB, BTP, GPP
• RFID Support: UHF RFID according to IATA 1740C, EPC Gen2 (optional)
• Sensors: Paper presence, printhead temperature, paper presence on output, adjustable detectors for black mark or hole, cover open, optional low paper; movable VeriNotch sensor
• Automatic Sensor Calibration: Yes
• Supported Barcodes: UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN13, EAN8, Code39, ITF, Codabar, Code93, Code128, Code32, PDF417, Data Matrix, Aztec, QR Code
• Data Buffer: 16 kB
• Flash Memory: 1 MB internal + 8 MB external (4 MB available to user)
• RAM Memory: 128 kB internal + 8 kB external
• Dot Density: 8 dots/mm
• Printhead Life: 100 km / 100 million pulses
• Power Supply: Device 24 Vdc ±10%; external supply 100 Vac to 240 Vac (AC adapter outputs: 24 V, 1.5 A)
• Average Power Consumption: 1.5 - 1.6 A
• Dimensions (BPP mode): 130 x 185.9 x 118.9 mm
• Dimensions (BTP mode with roll holder): 136.5 x 371.4 x 210.8 mm
• Weight: 1.9 kg
• Operating Temperature Range: -10 to 60 °C
• Operating Humidity Range: 10 - 85 %
• Cutter / Tear-off: 2 sides tear-off bar