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Comparing ME240 vs. Advantages of ME240 over

Compared to the Datamax M-4206 the TSC ME240 printer is less the Datamax M-4206
expensive, offers more standard features and has a longer warranty.

Manufacturing Company TSC Auto ID Datamax

Model ME240 m-4206

SPECIFICATIONS
Print Technology DT/TT DT, TT Option
Resolution 203 dpi 203 dpi
Print Speed (Max) 6 ips 6 ips
Print Width (Max) 4.09” 4.25”
Ribbon Length 450 meter 600 meter • Comparably equipped M-4206
Label Capacity 8.0” OD 8.0” OD is 24% higher priced
Construction Die Cast Aluminum Die Cast Aluminum
Program Language TSPL-EZ™ (incl. TPLZ & TPLE) DPL • TSC standard warranty is 2
Real Time Clock Included No years vs. 1 year for Datamax
Standard DRAM 8 MB 16 MB
• TSC options for memory
Standard FLASH 4 MB 8 MB
expansion, Ethernet, cutter, are
Optional Memory 4 GB via SD Card Not Available
all lower priced than Datamax
Internal Ethernet Included $175
USB USB 2.0 USB 2.0 • TSC ME240 has an optional
USB Host Option Option USB-A host interface and
Parallel Option Included features simple programming to
Serial Included Included support down-time printing
Label Peel Mechanism with $100 $95 capability demanded by many
Present Sensor hospitals
Rewind with Peel Not Available $375
Cutter Option US$395 $495 • TSC ME240 features modern
Stand Alone / Downtime Mode Included Not Available die-cast aluminum print
Height 10.20” 10.21” mechanism for a rigid, sturdy
Width 11.26” 10.10” and reliable performance
Length 17.09” 18.19”
Weight 24 lbs. 27 lbs.
• ME340 also available 300 dpi,
Replacement Printhead Cost US$240 US $375
4 ips
Warranty 2 Years 1 Year
List Price US $1,145 $1,245 TT

Data is based on manufacturers published

specification sheets and is subject to change TSC Auto ID Technology America Inc.
without notice 801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite #110, Pomona, CA 91768
Tel: 909-525-9779 • Fax: 909-525-9780 • sales@tscprinters.com