TSC Alpha-2R, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), USB, Wi-Fi

The TSC Alpha-2R SwiftPrint Mobile Printer is a compact, professional-grade 2-inch mobile thermal printer designed for point-of-sale, field service, ticketing and light industrial labeling applications. Built on direct thermal technology with 203 dpi resolution, it delivers clear receipts and barcode labels while eliminating ink or ribbon consumables. Multiple connectivity options—including USB, RS-232, Bluetooth (4.x and 5.0), NFC and 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi‑Fi—support seamless integration with POS systems and mobile devices. With extended battery capacity, linerless media support, robust memory and commercial-grade ingress protection (IP42 standard, IP54 with optional case), the Alpha-2R balances portability, durability and efficient all-day operation for B2B and retail environments.

Key Features

• Direct thermal printing: Maintenance-free output with 203 dpi clarity for readable receipts, labels and 1D/2D barcodes without inks or ribbons.
• Mobile portability: Lightweight, compact form factor with rechargeable lithium‑ion battery (1620 mAh) and up to 17 hours of operation for extended field use.
• Broad connectivity: USB, RS-232, Bluetooth (4.x/5.0), NFC and Wi‑Fi provide flexible integration across POS, handheld terminals and mobile platforms.
• Rugged reliability: Commercial durability with drop resistance to 1.5 m (2 m with protective case) and IP42 protection (upgradeable to IP54 with case) for demanding environments.
• Media flexibility: Supports linerless media and multiple media widths (48 mm / 58 mm / 2-inch), plus a maximum roll diameter of 50 mm for varied applications.
• Rich emulation and memory: TSPL-EZ and common emulations with 64 MB DRAM and 128 MB flash for fast processing and easy deployment.

Specifications

• Brand: TSC
• Model: Alpha-2R SwiftPrint Mobile Printer
• Product Type: Mobile / Receipt / Label Printer
• Printing Technology: Direct thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Maximum Print Speed: Up to 102 mm/s (approx. 4 in/s / 100 mm/s listed on some variants)
• Maximum Print Width: 48 mm (some variants support 58 mm / 2-inch)
• Maximum Media Width: 58 mm
• Maximum Roll Diameter: 50 mm
• Maximum Print Length: 2286 mm
• DRAM / Flash Memory: 64 MB DRAM / 128 MB Flash
• Battery Capacity: 1620 mAh
• Battery Life: 17 hours (variant rating)
• Weight: 350 g
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 89.3 x 134.5 x 56.5 mm
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP42 (IP54 with optional protective case)
• Drop Resistance: 1.5 m (2 m with protective case)
• Connectivity / Interfaces: USB 2.0, RS-232, Bluetooth (4.0 / 4.2 / 5.0), NFC, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi‑Fi
• Wireless Standards: 802.11 a/b/g/n
• Supported Emulations / Languages: TSPL-EZ (EPL, ZPL compatibility), ESC-POS, CPCL, ZPL
• Supported Barcode Symbologies: Multiple 1D and 2D including QR and DataMatrix
• Media Handling: Linerless support
• Included Accessories: Belt Clip, Power Adapter