TSC Alpha-3R User Manual

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9.2 Cleaning Procedures
Component
Method
Recommended Cleaning Schedule
Printhead
1. Power off the printer before cleaning the printhead.
2. Leave the printhead to cool down for at least one minute.
3. Wet a cotton swab with the 99% Isopropyl alcohol and then wipe across the
printhead head. You can also use the genuine printhead cleaning pen to clean
the printhead.
Clean the printhead when you load new
media.
Platen Roller
1. Power off the printer.
2. Use a piece of 99% Isopropyl alcohol saturated lint-free cloth to wipe the
platen roller while rotating the platen roller.
Clean the platen roller when you load
new media.
Peel Bar
Use a piece of 99% Isopropyl alcohol saturated lint-free cloth to wipe the peel bar.
Clean as needed.
Sensor
Use the brush with soft and non-metallic bristles or vacuum cleaner to remove the
dust or particles in order to optimize the print quality or sensor calibration.
Clean the sensor monthly.
Exterior
Use a piece of water-dampened lint-free cloth to wipe the surface. If necessary,
you can apply the chlorine free detergent. After finishing cleaning, use the 75%
ethanol to disinfect the surface.
Clean as needed.
Interior
Use the brush with soft and non-metallic bristles or vacuum cleaner to remove the
dust or particles. After finishing cleaning, use the 75% ethanol to disinfect the
interior.
Clean as needed.

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