The TSC Alpha-40L is a rugged 4-inch mobile label printer for enterprise professionals on the move – built for shipping and receiving, direct store delivery, warehouse and manufacturing labelling and retail shelf-edge work. It prints sharp 203 dpi direct thermal labels, tags and receipts up to 104 mm wide at up to 127 mm/s, takes rolls up to 67 mm in diameter, and its 6200 mAh smart battery lasts a full shift. IP54 sealing, 1.8 m drops and MIL-STD-810G vibration ratings keep it working on forklifts and in delivery vans. This version, A40L-A001-1012, connects via dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac with Bluetooth, USB-C and NFC tap-to-pair and comes with the factory-fitted linerless kit for liner-free labels; battery, power adapter and belt clip are included.
📦 What's in the box – A40L-A001-1012
- ✅ TSC Alpha-40L printer – Black, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + USB-C + NFC, factory-fitted linerless platen
- ✅ Battery – 6200 mAh, 7.4 V Li-ion smart battery – removable, with charge and health monitoring
- ✅ Power adapter (charger) – charges the battery inside the printer – with EU power cable
- ✅ Belt clip – for hands-free carrying
- ✅ Quick start guide – drivers, utilities and manuals are a free download from TSC
- ❌ USB-C cable – NOT included – not needed for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth printing
- ❌ Labels / paper rolls – NOT included
- ❌ Protective case – NOT included – optional protective case with shoulder strap (2.5 m drop protection)
✅ Ready to print: the battery and a way to charge it are included – charge the printer, pair it with your smartphone, tablet or mobile computer and start printing. Only labels or paper rolls need to be ordered separately.
💡 Useful extras: a spare battery (TSC OP-P-SB-001-0001); an external battery charger (TSC OP-P-BC1-001-2001 (1-slot) or TSC OP-P-BC4-001-2001 (4-slot)); a docking cradle that charges the printer without removing the battery (TSC OP-P-DC1-001-2001 (1-slot) or TSC OP-P-DC4-001-2001 (4-slot)); the TSC OP-P-EC-002-0001 protective case with shoulder strap; the TSC SP-COM-0029 USB-A to USB-C cable for wired printing and set-up; the TSC OP-P-VM-002-0001 vehicle mount adaptor for forklifts and vans; the TSC SP-COM-0025 cleaning kit for linerless printers.
Key Features
- 4-inch print width – 104 mm print width on media from 50.8 to 112 mm wide: shipping and pallet labels, pick labels, shelf labels, tags and receipts.
- Linerless printing – factory-fitted linerless platen for liner-free labels: no backing paper to dispose of, more labels per roll and fewer roll changes.
- Dual-band Wi-Fi + Bluetooth – 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with fast roaming and enterprise-grade security, plus Bluetooth and NFC tap-to-pair; USB-C for set-up.
- Full-shift smart battery – 6200 mAh, 7.4 V Li-ion smart battery with charge-cycle and health monitoring in TSC Console and SOTI Connect; 1- and 4-slot battery chargers and docking cradles are available.
- Rugged for the road – IP54 dust and water resistance, 1.8 m drops (2.5 m with the protective case), 1 m tumbles and MIL-STD-810G drop and vehicle-vibration compliance.
- Colour display, easy loading – 2.3-inch colour LCD with 7 buttons, drop-in media loading and TSC Sense Care print-head and battery monitoring.
- Easy integration – TSPL-EZC with EPL2, ZPL2 and CPCL emulation or ESC/POS, SDKs for Android, iOS and Windows, an OPOS driver and the TSC Mobile Utility app.
- Vehicle-ready – vehicle mount adaptor for RAM® mounts and 12–24 V / 12–60 V vehicle power options for forklifts and vans.
Ideal Applications
- Shipping, receiving and cross-docking labels
- Direct store delivery, proof of delivery and route sales
- Warehouse picking, pallet and inventory labels from forklifts
- Retail shelf labelling and supermarket re-labelling
- Manufacturing – raw material, work-in-progress and asset labels
All TSC Alpha-40L Versions
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| Part Number | Connectivity | Media | RFID | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40L-A001-0002 | Bluetooth + NFC | Standard | — | View product |
| A40L-A001-1002 | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + NFC | Standard | — | View product |
| A40L-A001-0012 | Bluetooth + NFC | Linerless | — | View product |
| A40L-A001-1012 (this version) | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + NFC | Linerless | — | Viewing |
| A40LR-A001-0002 | Bluetooth + NFC | Standard | UHF RFID | View product |
| A40LR-A001-1002 | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + NFC | Standard | UHF RFID | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | A40L-A001-1012 |
|---|---|
| Model | TSC Alpha-40L |
| Printer Type | Mobile label and receipt printer, 4-inch |
| Print Method | Direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 127 mm/s (5 in/s) |
| Max Print Width | 104 mm (4.09 in); max. print length 2,794 mm |
| Media Width | 50.8–112 mm (2–4.4 in) with liner |
| Label Length | 12.7–2,794 mm; 25.4–152.4 mm in peel mode |
| Roll Diameter | Max. 67 mm (2.64 in) outer diameter |
| Core Size | 12.7 mm (0.5 in); 19.1 mm (0.75 in) with core adaptor |
| Paper Thickness | 0.06–0.16 mm |
| Media Types | Linerless labels and continuous linerless media (factory linerless kit), receipt paper (outside wound) |
| Sensors | Reflective (black mark), transmissive (gap), peel, head-open |
| Media Options | Tear-off – linerless platen (factory linerless kit) |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0 Type-C (communication only) |
| Wireless | Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (fast roaming, enterprise security) + Bluetooth 4.2 |
| NFC | Passive NFC tag – tap-to-pair |
| RFID | No |
| Printer Languages | TSPL-EZC (EPL2, ZPL2, CPCL emulation) or ESC/POS |
| Fonts / Character Sets | 8 alphanumeric bitmap fonts; Monotype CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font |
| Barcodes | 1D: Code 128 (UCC, subsets A/B/C), EAN-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, Standard / Industrial 2 of 5, Code 39, Code 93, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN/UPC add-on, Codabar, Postnet, MSI, Plessey, China Post, ITF-14, EAN-14, Code 11, Telepen, Planet, Code 49, Deutsche Post Identcode / Leitcode, LOGMARS; 2D: Codablock F, GS1 DataBar, GS1 DataMatrix, MaxiCode, Aztec, PDF417, MicroPDF417, QR Code, TLC39 |
| Memory | 128 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash, microSD slot (up to 32 GB); 32-bit RISC CPU; real-time clock |
| Display | 2.3-inch colour LCD (320 × 240), 7 buttons, 2 status LEDs |
| Drivers & Software | TSC Console, SOTI Connect, OPOS driver, SDKs for Windows, Windows Mobile (CE), Android and iOS; TSC Mobile Utility app |
| Mobile Printing | Android, iOS (MFi certified), Windows |
| Battery | 6200 mAh, 7.4 V Li-ion smart battery, removable (included); spare battery OP-P-SB-001-0001 |
| Charging | In-printer with the supplied power adapter; 1-slot / 4-slot battery chargers (OP-P-BC1-001 / OP-P-BC4-001); 1-slot / 4-slot docking cradles (OP-P-DC1-001 / OP-P-DC4-001); 12–24 V and 12–60 V vehicle power adapters |
| Environmental Sealing | IP54 without case (paper path excluded) |
| Drop Specification | 1.8 m (2.5 m with protective case); 1.0 m tumble; MIL-STD-810G drop and vehicle vibration |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 160 × 79 × 191 mm |
| Weight | 985 g (with battery) |
| Color | Black |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to 50 °C, 10–90% non-condensing (charging 0–40 °C) |
| Storage Temperature | −30 °C to 70 °C, 10–90% non-condensing |
| Warranty | 24 months (battery 12 months; print head 25 km or 12 months, platen 50 km or 12 months) |
| In the Box | TSC Alpha-40L printer (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + USB-C + NFC, linerless platen, black), 6200 mAh 7.4 V Li-ion smart battery, power adapter with EU power cable, belt clip, quick start guide – USB-C cable, labels and protective case NOT included (order separately) |
Which version should you choose? Bluetooth versions (…-0002) pair directly with a smartphone or handheld, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth versions (…-1002) also print over the network. Choose A40L-A001-0012 / -1012 for linerless labels and A40LR-A001-0002 / -1002 for UHF RFID encoding. Prefer a lighter 3-inch model? See the TSC Alpha-30L. Compare other models in our Mobile Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
All Specifications
| Brand | TSC |
|---|---|
| Model | TSC Alpha-40L |
| SKU | A40L-A001-1012 |
| Product Type | Version |
| Print Method | Direct thermal |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) |
| Printhead Width | 104 mm |
| Linerless Label Printing | Yes |
| RFID | No |
| Media Type | Linerless |
| Wireless Communication | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth |
| Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11ac), NFC |
| Wired Interface Type | USB |
| Display | Color LCD |
| Battery Capacity (mAh) | 6200 |
| Interface Cable Included | No |
| Color | Black |
| In the Box | TSC Alpha-40L printer (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + USB-C + NFC, linerless platen, black), 6200 mAh 7.4 V Li-ion smart battery, power adapter with EU power cable, belt clip, quick start guide – USB-C cable, labels and protective case NOT included (order separately) |
| Minimum Order Quantity | 1 |
| Warranty | 24 months |
| Non Refundable | No |
| Non Returnable | No |
| Weight | 1.4 kg |
| Datasheet | Download PDF |
Available Versions
A40L-A001-0002
Wireless
Bluetooth
Linerless
No
RFID
No
mobile printer, retail, industry, warehouse, direct thermal, resolution: 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 112 mm, print width (max.): 104 mm, roll diameter (max.): 67mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, peeler, real time clock, LCD Display, USB-C, Bluetooth (class 5.0), NFC, Micro SD-Slot, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit, power cable (EU), belt clip, battery, extended, QSG
A40L-A001-0012
Wireless
Bluetooth
Linerless
Yes
RFID
No
mobile printer, retail, industry, warehouse, direct thermal, resolution: 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 112 mm, print width (max.): 104 mm, roll diameter (max.): 67mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, USB-C, Bluetooth (iOS), NFC, Micro SD-Slot, linerless platen, real time clock, LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit, power cable (EU), belt clip, battery, extended, QSG
A40L-A001-1002
Wireless
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Linerless
No
RFID
No
mobile printer, retail, industry, warehouse, direct thermal, resolution: 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 112 mm, print width (max.): 104 mm, roll diameter (max.): 67mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, peeler, real time clock, LCD Display, USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11ac), NFC, Micro SD-Slot, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit, power cable (EU), belt clip, battery, extended, QSG
A40L-A001-1012
Selected
Wireless
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Linerless
Yes
RFID
No
mobile printer, retail, industry, warehouse, direct thermal, resolution: 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 112 mm, print width (max.): 104 mm, roll diameter (max.): 67mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11ac), NFC, Micro SD-Slot, linerless platen, real time clock, LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit, power cable (EU), belt clip, battery, extended, QSG
1.011,47 €In Stock
A40LR-A001-0002
Wireless
Bluetooth
Linerless
No
RFID
Yes
mobile printer, direct thermal, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 112 mm, print width (max.): 104 mm, roll diameter (max.): 67mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, USB (2.0), Bluetooth (iOS, class 5.0), NFC, Micro SD-Slot, 7 function keys, real time clock, LCD Display, RFID, emulation: OPOS, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (connection: EU), power cable (connection: EU), belt clip
A40LR-A001-1002
Wireless
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Linerless
No
RFID
Yes
mobile printer, direct thermal, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 112 mm, print width (max.): 104 mm, roll diameter (max.): 67mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, USB (2.0), Bluetooth (iOS), Wi-Fi (802.11ac), NFC, Micro SD-Slot, 7 function keys, real time clock, LCD Display, RFID, emulation: OPOS, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (connection: EU), power cable (connection: EU), belt clip
Accessories
Compatible Labels
Labels, Zebra, Thermal Paper, ZeroLiner 2000D, W: 101.6 mm, H: 30000 mm, D: 65 mm, C: 19 mm (ZIPZLM3017634)
12,87 €
In Stock
Labels, Zebra, Thermal Paper, ZeroLiner 2000D, W: 58 mm, H: 100000 mm, D: 40 mm, C: 12.7 mm (ZIPZLM3013255)
7,92 €
Out of Stock
Labels, Zebra, Thermal Paper, ZeroLiner 2000D, W: 76 mm, H: 19000 mm, D: 50 mm, C: 19 mm (ZIPZLM3016410)
9,80 €
Out of Stock
Compatible Receipt Rolls
Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 60 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 80 mm, 40 mm, 12.7 mm, White (3013286)
4,86 €
In Stock
Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 80 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 80 mm, 40 mm, 12.7 mm, White (3012973)
3,63 €
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