The Alpha-30R next gen mobile barcode printer from TSC Printronix Auto ID is now on sale throughout the EMEA region. It packs a large battery capacity for such a compact, lightweight device, enabling full shifts to be completed without interruption in manufacturing, transport and logistics operations.

According to the supplier, the Alpha-30R has the most robust specifications in its class, making it ideal for harsh working environments, indoors and out, where it could be exposed to vibrations, drops, dust and liquid. Built for durability, it has an IP54 rating. It can withstand 2.5 m drops or 1,000 tumbles, while in its protective case, or 2.1 m drops and 800 tumbles out of it.

Aside from its ruggedness, the Alpha-30R also delivers strong, seamless and reliable wireless connectivity that’s vital for mobile fieldwork. Labels, including linerless ones, and receipts can be securely and quickly printed wherever needed.

The Alpha-30R comes in two models, a 5 ips print speed or 6 ips. Both models have easy-to-read LCD displays and are lightweight to carry – just 650 g including battery – enabling workers to comfortably complete entire shifts accurately, efficiently and quickly.

The Alpha-30R boasts sophisticated features like smart battery status and auto-detection of poor printhead dots, which can be effortlessly and remotely managed in SOTI Connect or TSC Console printer management tools. They enable real-time monitoring of battery health and remaining capacity, as well as printhead status. Such real-time visibility allows enterprise IT staff to manage multiple tasks, reduce maintenance costs, and avoid downtime of these business-critical devices.