TSC TDM-30 Mobile Thermal Printer, Direct Thermal, 203 dpi, 4 ips, 3.0" Print Width, USB/Bluetooth/NFC/Wi‑Fi, Real-Time Clock

The TSC PortaPrint 203 Mobile is a compact, rugged direct-thermal receipt and label printer engineered for mobile point-of-sale, field service, warehousing and hospitality environments. Designed to deliver clear 203 dpi output in a palm-sized form factor, it supports receipts, selected labels and linerless media while offering flexible integration through USB, Bluetooth (including MFi Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth 4.2), Wi‑Fi and passive NFC. With robust drop resistance, IP54 protection with a case, smart battery management and cradle-ready options, the PortaPrint 203 Mobile reduces downtime and simplifies deployment for businesses that need dependable on-the-go printing without sacrificing print quality or connectivity options.

Key Features

• High-quality thermal printing: 203 dpi direct-thermal engine produces crisp, legible receipts and labels without ink or ribbon.
• Versatile connectivity: USB 2.0, MFi Bluetooth 5.0, Bluetooth 4.2, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi‑Fi and passive NFC support easy pairing and integration with POS and mobile devices.
• Mobile-ready durability: Rugged construction with MIL-STD-810G drop compliance, IP54 protection with case and drop resistance up to 2.5 m with protective case.
• Extended runtime: Smart battery installed and long battery life (over 42 hours) for extended shifts and reduced charging interruptions.
• Flexible media handling: Supports a wide media range (20–70 mm / up to 3.0 in) with gap and black mark sensing for reliable media detection.
• Practical memory and emulation: 32 MB DRAM and 16 MB flash plus broad language support (CPCL, ESC-POS, TSPL-EZD and emulations) for smooth POS and label workflows.

Specifications

• Brand: TSC
• Product Name / Model: TSC PortaPrint 203 Mobile (TDM-30 family)
• Print Method / Technology: Direct thermal
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi
• Print Speed: Up to 4 ips (102 mm/s)
• Maximum Print Width: 3.0 in (≈72 mm)
• Supported Media Width: 20 - 70 mm
• Connectivity: USB 2.0; MFi Bluetooth 5.0; Bluetooth 4.2; Wi‑Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n); Passive NFC
• RAM (DRAM): 32 MB
• Flash Memory: 16 MB
• Battery Life: 42+ hours
• Ingress Protection Rating: IP54 (with case)
• Drop Resistance: 1.8 m without protective case; 2.5 m with protective case
• Standards: MIL-STD-810G (drop test)
• Media Sensors: Gap detection; black mark detection; receipt/label sensor; fixed black line sensor
• Supported Printer Languages: CPCL; ESC-POS; TSPL-EZD (compatible with EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL); Datamax and Zebra emulation
• Optional / Notable: Docking cradle ready; smart battery installed; linerless support (select variants)
• Typical Use Cases: Retail POS, mobile delivery, field service, warehousing and hospitality