TSC TE-200 4″ (108 mm) Desktop Label Printer, Thermal Transfer, Direct Thermal, 203 dpi, USB Interface

The TSC TE-200 is a reliable, mid-range 4-inch desktop label printer, ideal for applications in small to medium offices, warehouses, and retail operations. It offers the flexibility of both DT and TT printing, enabling you to use it for temporary labeling or more durable tags with ribbon depending on your workflow.

Dual-Mode Printing

You get both Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal in a single machine—so you aren’t locked into one method. Use DT mode for short-term labels (shipping, receipts), or TT mode for tags that require durability.

Print Quality & Performance

With 203 dpi resolution, the TE-200 delivers sharp text, logos, and barcodes suitable for most business labeling needs.

• Max print speed: ~6 in/s (152 mm/s)

• Max print width: 108 mm

• Max print length: generous (varies by firmware)

Its precise media control — via dual sensors (reflective + transmissive) — ensures accurate positioning and label alignment.

Media & Ribbon Handling

• Accepts media with outer diameter up to 127 mm (5″)

• Ribbon capacity: up to 300 m length, 1″ core

• Easy front-loading design allows quick ribbon/media changes

• Adjustable sensors support a wide variety of media types — die-cut, gap, black mark, continuous stock

Connectivity & Integration

The TE-200 comes standard with USB 2.0 interface. It supports printer protocol standards, and in many installations can emulate ZPL II / Zebra or EPL formats, aiding integration into existing systems. Compatible with common label design software (BarTender®, NiceLabel®, etc.).

Construction & Reliability

The housing is rugged plastic with a stable mechanism to reduce vibration. The printhead and platen are user-serviceable, with tools and calibration instructions. For many labeling tasks, this printer offers a balance between cost and reliability.

Use Cases

• Shipping / courier label production

• Inventory and SKU labeling

• Retail product tags, shelf labels

• Asset / equipment labeling

• Laboratory or specimen tags

Considerations

• 203 dpi is sufficient for many tasks, but not ideal for very fine fonts or high-density graphics

• No native Ethernet in standard version (unless your SKU includes optional networking)

• Keep media and ribbon cleanliness to preserve printhead life

• Ensure firmware is updated to avoid compatibility issues with newer OS platforms