TSC DL241 In high-tempo fulfillment, retail, and logistics environments, labeling bottlenecks can stall an entire supply chain. Choosing the right thermal barcode printer means balancing speed, durability, enterprise compatibility, and long-term operating costs.
R4,295.25 incl vat
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- Free Delivery: Available for all Gauteng orders.
- Nationwide Delivery: For all other provinces R120 excl vat.
- Local Pickup: Free collection available from our premises.
Processing Time: Orders are ready for collection or dispatch within 2 to 4 working days after payment reflects in our account.
Streamline Your Labeling Workflow: TSC DL241 Direct Thermal Desktop Printer
The TSC DL241 Direct Thermal Printer addresses these operational pain points directly. Part of TSC’s performance desktop lineup, the DL241 provides high-throughput direct thermal printing within a compact desktop footprint.
Print Method: Direct Thermal
Print Resolution: 203dpi
Max Print Width: 108mm
Print Speed: 6ips
Interface Ports: USB + Ethernet
RTC: Yes
Included Software: Bartender UL and Drivers
Warranty: Printer 3 Years, Print Head 25km or 12 Months, Platten Roller 50km or 12 Months
Brand: TSC
MPN: DL241-A001-010H
1. TSC DL241 Rapid Throughput Without Ink Costs
Because the TSC DL241 utilizes direct thermal printing technology, it applies heat directly to heat-sensitive paper labels. This eliminates the need for ink cartridges, toners, or thermal transfer ribbons, drastically lowering your cost-per-label and reducing consumable maintenance. With speeds reaching 6 inches per second (152 mm/s), it easily manages daily shipping surges and high-volume dispatch tasks.
2. TSC DL241 Plug-and-Play System Integration
Upgrading hardware often triggers driver conflicts and template re-formatting. The DL241 resolves this with TSPL-EZD firmware auto-emulation. It automatically detects major legacy programming languages—including Zebra (ZPL/EPL) and Datamax (DPL)—allowing you to plug the unit into your existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) or warehouse management system (WMS) without redesigning label templates.
3. TSC DL241 Smart Remote Fleet Management
For deployments across large facilities or multiple remote branches, managing individual hardware units can drain IT resources. Supporting TSC Console software, administrators can deploy, configure, update, and monitor the DL241 fleet remotely. Integrated TPH Care (Thermal Printhead diagnostic) actively monitors printhead health to alert technicians before failure occurs, preventing unexpected downtime.
4. Rugged, User-Friendly Design
Built with a heavy-duty, double-walled ABS clamshell structure, the DL241 stands up to industrial environments. The top-loading mechanism makes media changes straightforward: pop the lid, drop in a standard 5-inch outer-diameter label roll, and latch it closed. A built-in media window lets operators track label usage at a glance.
TSC DL241 Top Industry Applications
- Logistics & Warehousing: Standard 4×6 shipping labels, pallet identification, location tags, and receiving documentation.
- E-Commerce & Retail: Order dispatch stickers, shelf-edge pricing labels, product barcoding, and point-of-sale operations.
- Healthcare & Diagnostics: Specimen collection tubes, patient ID wristbands, and pharmacy prescription labels.
- Manufacturing: Work-in-progress (WIP) tracking, component marking, and inventory control.
| Print Specifications | Printing Method | Direct Thermal Only (Ribbon-free) |
| Resolution | 203 DPI (8 dots/mm) | |
| Max. Print Speed | Up to 6 ips (152 mm/sec) | |
| Max. Print Width | 4.25 inches (108 mm) | |
| Max. Print Length | Up to 1,000 inches (25,400 mm) | |
| Processor | 32-bit RISC CPU | |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash memory, 64 MB SDRAM | |
| User Interface | LED indicator status light with action buttons | |
| Media Specifications | Media Types | Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold (outside wound), wristbands |
| Media Width | 1.6″ to 4.4″ (40 mm to 112 mm) | |
| Media Core Diameter | 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) standard | |
| Max. Roll Capacity | 5.0″ (127 mm) Outer Diameter (OD) | |
| Media Sensors | Transmissive gap sensor, Reflective black mark sensor, Head open sensor | |
| Connectivity & Software | Standard Interfaces | USB 2.0, Ethernet (10/100 Mbps) |
| Wireless Options | Bluetooth 4.2 (model-dependent configurations) | |
| Printer Languages | TSPL-EZD (Auto-emulates EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, and DPL out-of-the-box) | |
| Fleet Management | TSC Console, TPH Care (Printhead self-diagnostics) | |
| Driver Compatibility | Windows, Windows Server, Linux (32-bit / 64-bit), macOS | |
| Physical & Electrical | Construction | Double-walled ABS & ABS+PC plastic clamshell design |
| Dimensions | 8.03″ (W) x 6.61″ (H) x 9.45″ (D) / 204 mm x 168 mm x 240 mm | |
| Weight | Approx. 4.19 lbs (1.9 kg) | |
| Power Supply | External universal switching power supply (100–240V AC, 50–60Hz) | |
| Environmental | Operating Temp. | 41°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temp. | -40°F to 140°F (-40°C to 60°C) | |
| Operating Humidity | 25% to 85% non-condensing | |
| Environmental Safety | RoHS, WEEE, 100% recyclable packaging |
Primary Hardware Features
- Ribbon-Free Direct Thermal Engine: Designed specifically for low-maintenance, ribbonless label printing (shipping labels, receipts, wristbands, and dispatch tags).
- Auto-Language Switch: Auto-detects legacy languages (Zebra ZPL/EPL, Datamax DPL) to allow direct drop-in replacement into legacy software environments without editing templates.
- Toolless Maintenance: Snap-in design allows toolless replacement of the thermal printhead and platen roller directly in the field.
- TPH Care Health Monitoring: Real-time printhead dot checking prevents dead pixels and scannability failures before print jobs fail.
