TSC Alpha-3R User Manual

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1 Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing TSC barcode printer.
Print receipts and tickets on demand and on the go with TSC's Alpha-3R, a cost-effective 3-inch mobile receipt printer. The Alpha-
3R printer is designed for durability, featuring an IP54-rated protective case to resist dust and water. It is comfortable to wear for a
full shift without interfering with the user's tasks.
Through multiple interfaces (mini type USB 2.0, RS-232, Bluetooth, and 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi), users can connect Alpha-3R to a
computer or smartphone and print clear easy-to-read receipts hour after hour.
This document provides an easy reference for operating this printer. TSC printers include the Windows labeling software for
creating your label template. For system integration, the TSPL/TSPL2 printer programming manual or SDKs can be found on TSC
website at: https://www.tscprinters.com.

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