TSC PEX-2340R 3-inch Desktop Barcode Printer (203 dpi)

Product Specifications

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Feature	Detail
Brand	TSC
Model	PEX-2340R Desktop Barcode Printer (203 dpi)
Printer Type	Desktop Thermal Barcode Printer
Print Resolution	203 DPI (8 dots/mm)
Print Width	3.2 inches (81 mm) maximum
Print Speed	Up to 6 ips (152 mm/sec)
Print Method	Direct Thermal Only
Memory	8MB Flash, 4MB SDRAM
Connectivity	USB 2.0 (Standard)
Supported 1D Barcodes	Code 128, Code 39, Code 93, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, MSI, Pharmacode, GS1-128, RSS-14
Supported 2D Barcodes	QR Code, DataMatrix, PDF417
Media Compatibility	Label widths: 1.0" to 3.3" (25 to 84 mm), Max roll diameter: 3.1" (79 mm)
Label Thickness	0.002" to 0.006" (0.05 to 0.15 mm)
Dimensions (W×D×H)	8.5" × 12.0" × 8.9" (216 × 305 × 226 mm)
Weight	Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
Operating Temperature	41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Power Supply	Input: 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz, Output: 24V DC, 2.5A
Printhead Life	50 km (under normal operating conditions)
Noise Level	Less than 55 dB during operation
Sensor Type	Reflective and Transmissive sensors for accurate label positioning
Graphics Support	PCX, BMP, IMG, GRF formats
Command Emulation	TSPL-EZ, TSPL2 compatible

Product Details

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The TSC PEX-2340R Desktop Barcode Printer represents an optimal solution for businesses seeking wider label printing capabilities without transitioning to larger, more expensive industrial equipment. With its 3.2-inch maximum print width, this printer provides 45% more horizontal printing space compared to standard 2-inch desktop models, enabling more comprehensive labeling solutions while maintaining the convenience, affordability, and space efficiency of desktop printing. The 203 dpi resolution ensures that barcodes maintain excellent scannability, while text and graphics remain clear and professional across the expanded print area.

This extended width capability makes the PEX-2340R particularly valuable for applications where label content exceeds the limitations of narrower formats. The additional horizontal space accommodates more information, larger fonts for better readability, multiple data fields, comprehensive branding elements, and detailed graphics without compromising label clarity or organization. This makes the printer ideal for compliance labeling, detailed product information, multi-language content, and labels requiring both visual appeal and comprehensive data presentation.

Despite its wider printing capability, the PEX-2340R maintains the user-centric design principles of the PEX series. The USB 2.0 interface ensures seamless compatibility with contemporary computing environments, while the intuitive media loading system handles wider label rolls with straightforward operation. The printer's dimensions (8.5" × 12.0" × 8.9") represent an efficient design that accommodates the wider print mechanism while maintaining a footprint suitable for desktop, counter, or workspace installation.

The PEX-2340R is specifically engineered to excel in these extended format labeling applications:

• Comprehensive Product Labeling: Detailed product labels with extensive descriptions, multi-language content, ingredient lists, usage instructions, compliance symbols, and branding elements for retail goods, food products, cosmetics, and consumer packaged goods.
• Advanced Shipping & Logistics: Complete shipping labels with detailed address information, tracking barcodes, handling instructions, return addresses, customs declarations, and shipping carrier requirements for domestic and international shipments.
• Regulatory Compliance Labeling: Labels with comprehensive regulatory information, safety warnings, hazard symbols, compliance markings, multi-language safety instructions, and regulatory references for chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial, and consumer products.
• Detailed Asset Management: Comprehensive asset tags with complete identification information, maintenance records, ownership details, department assignments, acquisition dates, and tracking data for equipment, inventory, and facility management.
• Warehouse Management Systems: Bin location labels, shelf identifiers, inventory control tags, and storage location markers with detailed information, scanning sequences, and visual identification elements for efficient warehouse operations.
• Healthcare & Medical Applications: Specimen labels with extensive patient data, collection information, test requirements, handling instructions, expiration dates, and compliance information for medical, laboratory, and research environments.
• Retail Pricing & Promotion: Extended shelf labels, promotional tags, and price markers with product details, marketing messages, pricing information, and visual elements for retail display and customer information.
• Event & Hospitality Management: Name badges, conference labels, attendee identifiers, and hospitality tags with comprehensive information, session details, networking information, and event branding.

Direct thermal printing technology provides significant operational advantages for wider format applications. By eliminating ribbons, ink, or toner requirements, the PEX-2340R reduces consumable costs while delivering reliable, consistent output across the extended print width. The thermal printing process creates durable, high-contrast images on specially coated label materials, with the 203 dpi resolution ensuring excellent readability and scanning performance throughout the wider print area.

Media handling capabilities are specifically optimized for wider labels, supporting label widths from 1.0" to 3.3". This flexibility enables users to print standard 2-inch labels alongside wider 3-inch formats, providing operational versatility for diverse labeling requirements. The printer accommodates roll diameters up to 3.1 inches, balancing media capacity with the compact design essential for desktop environments.

The enhanced print speed of up to 6 inches per second provides efficient throughput for wider labels, ensuring productivity even when printing labels with extensive content. This performance advantage makes the PEX-2340R suitable for both individual label printing and batch operations, supporting various workflow requirements without compromising output quality.

Energy-efficient operation and quiet performance (less than 55 dB) make the PEX-2340R suitable for diverse environments including offices, retail spaces, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and light industrial settings. The printer's reliable performance ensures consistent output quality across extended printing sessions, supporting both intermittent and continuous use scenarios.

Compatibility with industry-standard label design software enables users to create sophisticated label layouts that maximize the available print width. The ability to incorporate multiple data fields, high-resolution graphics, company logos, and advanced barcode symbologies on a single label enhances information presentation, functionality, and visual appeal.

Maintenance requirements are minimal, reflecting TSC's commitment to reliability and user convenience. The high-quality printhead has an expected lifespan of approximately 50 kilometers, while the robust mechanical design ensures consistent performance with minimal intervention. Easy access to routine maintenance points simplifies servicing and reduces operational downtime.

Backed by TSC's engineering expertise and supported by Markaa's comprehensive service network, the PEX-2340R represents a strategic investment for businesses seeking wider label printing capabilities in a desktop format. Whether expanding from 2-inch to 3-inch labeling systems or implementing new wider-format labeling solutions, this printer provides the extended print width needed for comprehensive labeling while maintaining the operational efficiency, space economy, and cost-effectiveness of desktop printing technology.