The TSC Alpha-30R is a rugged 3-inch mobile printer for receipts and labels on demand – built for retail shelf labelling and markdowns, direct store delivery, shipping and receiving, food delivery and field service. It prints 203 dpi direct thermal output up to 72 mm wide, is IP54-rated without a case, survives 2.1 m drops and 800 tumbles, and meets MIL-STD-810 for drops and vehicle vibration. This version, A30RB-A001-1002, is the Basic model (up to 127 mm/s, 3080 mAh battery) with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C and NFC tap-to-pair; battery, power adapter and belt clip are included.
📦 What's in the box – A30RB-A001-1002
- ✅ TSC Alpha-30R Basic printer – Black, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + USB-C + NFC
- ✅ Battery – 3080 mAh, 7.4 V Li-ion, rechargeable and removable
- ✅ Power adapter (charger) – charges the battery inside the printer – EU plug
- ✅ Belt clip – for hands-free carrying
- ✅ Setup guide – drivers, utilities and manuals are a free download from TSC
- ❌ USB cable (USB-C) – NOT included – not needed for Wi-Fi or Bluetooth printing
- ❌ Paper rolls / labels – NOT included
- ❌ Protective case – NOT included – optional IP54 environmental case with shoulder strap
✅ Ready to print: battery and power adapter are included – charge the printer, pair it with your smartphone, tablet or mobile computer and start printing. Only paper rolls or labels need to be ordered separately.
💡 Useful extras: 80 mm thermal paper rolls (Zebra 3013286 or Zebra 3012973); an external battery charger (TSC OP-P-BC1-001-2001 (1-slot) or TSC OP-P-BC4-001-2001 (4-slot)); the TSC OP-P-EC-003-0001 IP54 environmental case with shoulder strap.
Key Features
- Rugged by design – rubber over-moulded housing, IP54 without a case, 2.1 m drops and 800 tumbles from 1 m (2.5 m drops and 1,000 tumbles with the protective case); MIL-STD-810 for drop and vehicle vibration.
- Basic model – up to 127 mm/s (5 ips) with a 3080 mAh Li-ion battery and black-mark sensing – the economical choice for receipts and black-mark media.
- Wi-Fi 802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.2 – dual-band Wi-Fi with fast roaming and enterprise-grade security for reliable network printing, plus Bluetooth and NFC tap-to-pair; USB Type-C for set-up and configuration.
- Receipts and labels – 203 dpi text, barcodes and graphics up to 72 mm wide on 25.4–80 mm receipt paper, black-mark paper and labels; rolls up to 57 mm in diameter, optional 0.75" core adapter.
- Full-shift battery, LCD and TSC Sense Care – removable Li-ion battery for a whole shift, LCD status display and automatic detection of bad printhead dots during printing.
- Remote management – SOTI Connect and TSC Console configure settings, deploy updates and troubleshoot a whole fleet of printers; the TSC Mobile Utility app for iOS and Android helps IT staff on site.
- Easy integration – TSPL-EZC with EPL2, ZPL2 and CPCL emulation or ESC/POS, plus OPOS driver and SDKs for Windows, Android and iOS.
- Complete accessory range – protective case with shoulder strap, 1- and 4-slot battery chargers and vehicle power adapters; docking cradles, battery eliminator and vehicle mount for the Premium model.
Ideal Applications
- Retail – shelf-edge labels, price markdowns and relabelling, queue busting
- Transport and logistics – shipping and receiving, direct store delivery, proof of delivery
- Food delivery and field service – receipts and invoices at the customer's door
- Healthcare – mobile specimen collection, drug management and asset labels
- Manufacturing and warehousing – raw material, finished goods and asset labels
All Alpha-30R Versions
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| Part Number | Edition | Connectivity | Media | Print Speed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30RB-A001-0002 | Basic | Bluetooth | Standard | 127 mm/s | View product |
| A30RB-A001-0012 | Basic | Bluetooth | Linerless | 127 mm/s | View product |
| A30RB-A001-1002 (this version) | Basic | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Standard | 127 mm/s | Viewing |
| A30RB-A001-1012 | Basic | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Linerless | 127 mm/s | View product |
| A30RP-A001-0002 | Premium | Bluetooth | Standard | 152 mm/s | View product |
| A30RP-A001-0012 | Premium | Bluetooth | Linerless | 152 mm/s | View product |
| A30RP-A001-1002 | Premium | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Standard | 152 mm/s | View product |
| A30RP-A001-1012 | Premium | Wi-Fi + Bluetooth | Linerless | 152 mm/s | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | A30RB-A001-1002 |
|---|---|
| Model | TSC Alpha-30R Basic |
| Printer Type | Mobile receipt and label printer, 3-inch |
| Print Method | Direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 127 mm/s (5 in/s) |
| Print Width | 72 mm (2.83 in); max. print length 2,794 mm |
| Media Width | 25.4–80 mm (with liner); label height min. 25.4 mm |
| Roll Diameter | Max. 57 mm (2.24 in); core 12.7 mm (19.05 mm with optional adapter) |
| Paper Thickness | 0.06–0.16 mm |
| Media Type | Receipt paper, black-mark receipt paper (mark on print side), selected labels, linerless (outside wound) |
| Sensors | Reflective (black mark), head-open |
| 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 |
| Emulation / Command Set | 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 39, Code 93, Code 128 (subsets A/B/C), UCC/EAN-128, Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN/UPC add-on, MSI, Plessey, Postnet, China Post, GS1 DataBar; 2D: PDF417, MaxiCode, Data Matrix, QR Code, Aztec |
| Memory | 128 MB SDRAM, 128 MB Flash; 32-bit RISC CPU; real-time clock |
| Display | LCD status display, 2 colour LEDs, 3 buttons (on/off, feed, cover open) |
| 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 | 3080 mAh, 7.4 V Li-ion, removable (included) |
| Charging | In-printer with the supplied power adapter; spare batteries in 1-slot (OP-P-BC1-001) or 4-slot (OP-P-BC4-001) battery chargers; 12–24 V / 12–60 V vehicle power adapters (optional) |
| Environmental Sealing | IP54 without case (paper path excluded) |
| Drop Specification | 2.1 m (2.5 m with protective case); 800 tumbles from 1 m (1,000 with case); MIL-STD-810 drop and vibration |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 118 × 68 × 158 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 0.65 kg (with battery) |
| Color | Black |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to 55 °C, 10–90% non-condensing |
| Storage Temperature | −30 °C to 70 °C, 10–90% non-condensing |
| Certifications | RoHS, WEEE |
| Warranty | 24 months (battery 12 months; print head 25 km or 12 months, platen 50 km or 12 months) |
| In the Box | TSC Alpha-30R Basic printer (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth + USB-C + NFC, black), 3080 mAh 7.4 V Li-ion battery, power adapter (EU plug), belt clip, quick start guide – USB-C cable, paper rolls and protective case NOT included (order separately) |
Which version should you choose? Basic (A30RB) is the economical choice for receipts and black-mark media at up to 127 mm/s; Premium (A30RP) adds 152 mm/s, gap sensing for labels, a smart battery and support for docking cradles, a battery eliminator and a vehicle mount. Choose a version ending in …0002 / …0012 for Bluetooth or …1002 / …1012 for Wi-Fi + Bluetooth – versions ending in …12 are linerless. Need a smaller 2-inch printer? See the TSC Alpha-2R. Compare other models in our Mobile Receipt Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
Available Versions
A30RB-A001-0002
Wireless
Bluetooth
Linerless
No
mobile printer, direct thermal, resolution: print, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 80 mm, print width (max.): 72 mm, roll diameter (max.): 57 mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, USB, Bluetooth, NFC, keypad (3 function keys), incl.: LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (EU), belt clip, battery, 3080mAh, QSG, colour: black
A30RB-A001-0012
Wireless
Bluetooth
Linerless
Yes
mobile printer, direct thermal, resolution: print, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 80 mm, print width (max.): 72 mm, roll diameter (max.): 57 mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, USB, Bluetooth, NFC, keypad (3 function keys), incl.: linerless platen, LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (EU), belt clip, battery, 3080mAh, QSG, colour: black
A30RB-A001-1002
Selected
Wireless
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Linerless
No
mobile printer, direct thermal, resolution: print, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 80 mm, print width (max.): 72 mm, roll diameter (max.): 57 mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11ac), NFC, keypad (3 function keys), incl.: LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (EU), belt clip, battery, QSG, colour: black
610,16 €Out of Stock
A30RB-A001-1012
Wireless
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Linerless
Yes
mobile printer, direct thermal, resolution: print, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 80 mm, print width (max.): 72 mm, roll diameter (max.): 57 mm, speed (max.): 127 mm/s, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11ac), NFC, keypad (3 function keys), incl.: linerless platen, LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (EU), belt clip, battery, 3080mAh, QSG, colour: black
A30RP-A001-0002
Wireless
Bluetooth
Linerless
No
mobile printer, direct thermal, resolution: print, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 80 mm, print width (max.): 72 mm, roll diameter (max.): 57 mm, speed (max.): 152 mm/s, USB, Bluetooth, NFC, keypad (3 function keys), incl.: LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (EU), belt clip, battery, 3060mAh, QSG, colour: black
A30RP-A001-0012
Wireless
Bluetooth
Linerless
Yes
mobile printer, direct thermal, resolution: print, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 80 mm, print width (max.): 72 mm, roll diameter (max.): 57 mm, speed (max.): 152 mm/s, USB, Bluetooth, NFC, keypad (3 function keys), incl.: linerless platen, LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (EU), belt clip, battery, 3060mAh, QSG, colour: black
A30RP-A001-1002
Wireless
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Linerless
No
mobile printer, direct thermal, resolution: print, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 80 mm, print width (max.): 72 mm, roll diameter (max.): 57 mm, speed (max.): 152 mm/s, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11ac), NFC, keypad (3 function keys), incl.: LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (EU), belt clip, battery, 3060mAh, QSG, colour: black
A30RP-A001-1012
Wireless
Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
Linerless
Yes
mobile printer, direct thermal, resolution: print, 8 dots/mm (203 dpi), media width (max.): 80 mm, print width (max.): 72 mm, roll diameter (max.): 57 mm, speed (max.): 152 mm/s, USB, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (802.11ac), NFC, keypad (3 function keys), incl.: linerless platen, LCD Display, RAM: 128 MB, Flash: 128 MB, incl.: power supply unit (EU), belt clip, battery, 3060mAh, QSG, colour: black
Accessories
Compatible Receipt Rolls
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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Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 80 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 80 mm, 40 mm, 12.7 mm, White (3013287)
3,86 €
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Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 60 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 80 mm, 40 mm, 12.7 mm, White (3013286)
4,86 €
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Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 80 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 76 mm, 46 mm, 19 mm, White (3006131)
4,51 €
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Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 60 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 76 mm, 46 mm, 19 mm, White (3006132)
5,73 €
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Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 60 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 58 mm, 40 mm, 12.7 mm, White (3013689)
2,76 €
In Stock
Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 60 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 80 mm, 50 mm, 12.7 mm, White (3014861-T)
7,27 €
Out of Stock
Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 60 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 76 mm, 55 mm, 19 mm, White (3003070)
5,64 €
Out of Stock
Receipt Rolls, Zebra, 8000D 10 Year Receipt, Thermal Paper, 76 mm, 48 mm, 19 mm, White (3007301-T)
6,29 €
Out of Stock
Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 80 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 58 mm, 40 mm, 12.7 mm, White (3013690)
2,53 €
Out of Stock
Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 60 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 57 mm, 40 mm, 19 mm, White (3007158-T)
2,93 €
Out of Stock
Receipt Rolls, Zebra, Z-Perform 1000D 80 Receipt, Thermal Paper, 50 mm, 46 mm, 19 mm, White (3006129)
3,26 €
Out of Stock
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