TSC Alpha-3R User Manual

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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Specifications ................................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 Unpacking and Inspecting ............................................................................................................................ 7
3 Getting to Know Your Printer ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Front View ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 Inner View ........................................................................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 Bottom & Rear View ....................................................................................................................................................... 10
4 Setting up the Printer .................................................................................................................................. 11
4.1 Installing the Battery ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 Charging the Battery ...................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 Setting up the Connection .............................................................................................................................................. 15
4.4 Loading the Media .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
5 Using Accessories ...................................................................................................................................... 18
5.1 Installing the Belt Clip ..................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2 Using the IP54 Case with Shoulder Strap (optional) ...................................................................................................... 19
6 Operator Interface ....................................................................................................................................... 20
6.1 LED Indicators and Buttons ............................................................................................................................................ 20
6.2 Power-on Utilities ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
7 TSC Console ................................................................................................................................................ 23
7.1 Launching TSC Console................................................................................................................................................. 23
7.2 Adding Wi-Fi Interface .................................................................................................................................................... 25
7.3 Configuring Bluetooth ..................................................................................................................................................... 29
7.4 Initializing Printer’s Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................................. 31
7.5 Printer’s Main Functions ................................................................................................................................................. 32

TSC Alpha-3R Specifications

General

Flash memory	4 MB
Certification	FCC, CE, CB, CCC, C-Tick, BIS, EAC, IC, NOM, NCC, RoHS, WEEE
Internal memory	8 MB
Built-in barcodes	Code 128 (A/B/C), Code 39, Code 93, Data Matrix, EAN128, EAN13, EAN8, GS1 DataBar, MaxiCode, PDF417, POSTNET, QR Code, UPC-A, UPC-E
Built-in processor	Yes
Page description languages	CPCL-native, EPL2, ESC/POS, TSPL-EZ, ZPL II
Core diameter	25.4 mm
Media thickness	0.14 mm
Maximum roll diameter	57 mm
Package type	Box
Quantity per pack	1 pc(s)
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 60 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	-10 - 50 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 93 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %
Bluetooth	No
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Optional connectivity	Serial (RS-232)
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1
Connectivity technology	Wired & Wireless
Product color	Black, Grey
Battery voltage	7.4 V
Battery capacity	2500 mAh
Print technology	Direct thermal
Maximum resolution	203 x 203 DPI
Maximum print height	2286 mm
Maximum printing width	72 mm
Mac operating systems supported	Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah, Mac OS X 10.1 Puma, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	148 mm
Width	116 mm
Height	70 mm
Weight	550 g