TSC - Industry Printer MB Series

Industrial RFID Printing in a Compact Footprint

The TSC MB241TR is an industrial thermal transfer and direct thermal printer with a factory-integrated UHF RFID encoder, engineered for medium to high print volumes in manufacturing, logistics, and warehouse operations. The unit combines an all-metal print mechanism on a die-cast frame, a 3.5-inch color touch LCD, and the tear-off variant of the embedded RFID module configured for the EMEA region (865 to 868 MHz). When you order the TSC MB241TR Industrial RFID Printer online from the IDCRAFT shop, you receive exactly the configuration required for demanding label applications that include in-line encoding of RAIN UHF tags.

The performance specs are built for industrial duty: 203 dpi resolution, a maximum print speed of 304.8 mm/s (12 inches per second), and a maximum print width of 107 mm make this printer the right choice for shipping labels, compliance labels, hangtags, and on-metal labels up to 1.65 mm thick. The RFID engine supports GS1 EPC Gen2 v2 (ISO/IEC 18000-63), uses the Encode During Print feature, and handles a minimum tag pitch of 15.9 mm. The EMEA configuration is tuned to the European ETSI frequency band.

Compared to traditional industrial label printers, the MB241TR stands out with a 24 percent smaller footprint thanks to its bifold media door. Media loading and ribbon changes remain ergonomic even where workspace is at a premium. A 32-bit RISC CPU, 256 MB flash memory, and 256 MB SDRAM deliver stable processing performance, even when handling large tag databases.

The following part numbers are available in the IDCRAFT online shop, each variant is designed for a specific use case:

• MB241TR-A001-0202 | TSC MB241TR Industrial RFID Printer in the EMEA configuration with 203 dpi resolution, 12"/s print speed, 3.5-inch color touch LCD, factory-installed UHF RFID encoder with tear-off mechanism, Wi-Fi-ready slot (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Bluetooth 5.0 as optional upgrade), Ethernet 10/100, USB 2.0, USB host, and RS-232. The right choice for European warehouse, manufacturing, and logistics environments where RAIN UHF tags need to be encoded in line with label printing.

Pricing for the TSC MB241TR, current stock levels, volume discounts, and matching labels, ribbons, and UHF transponders are available directly from IDCRAFT, your specialist distributor for RFID printer hardware. The die-cast housing with its large clear media window, the adjustable printhead, and the adjustable sensors (gap, black mark, ribbon encoder, ribbon end, head open) make this printer a long-term investment in your Auto-ID infrastructure.

Technical Highlights

• RAIN UHF Passive per GS1 EPC Gen2 v2 / ISO/IEC 18000-63, compatible with all common UHF tags and transponders on the market
• Encode During Print with tear-off mechanics, encoding and printing in a single operation for maximum throughput
• 203 dpi resolution at 304.8 mm/s (12"/s) print speed, high-volume output with reliable readability for 1D and 2D barcodes
• On-metal tags up to 1.65 mm thick supported, minimum tag pitch 15.9 mm, flexible for asset tracking on metallic surfaces
• 3.5-inch touch LCD, Ethernet, USB 2.0, USB host, RS-232, Wi-Fi-ready slot, seamless integration into existing IT environments

Applications

• Manufacturing and plant logistics, compliance labels and work-in-process tags with integrated RFID encoding
• Transportation, shipping, and warehousing, shipping and pick-by-RFID labels produced in a single pass
• On-metal asset management, identification of machines, tools, and containers with on-metal tags
• Retail back office and healthcare, product labels and asset labels with additional UHF identification

With the TSC MB241TR you invest in an industrial printer that not only covers conventional label printing but also integrates RAIN UHF RFID directly into your workflow. The tear-off configuration is particularly suited to applications where labels are removed manually or during an ongoing process, no separate encoder required, no additional hardware needed.

The auto-switch emulation (TSPL-EZD, EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL) means existing label templates from Zebra or Datamax environments can be reused without modification. Combined with SOTI Connect, TSC Console, and the embedded web page, distributed printer fleets are managed centrally, including firmware rollouts, configuration, and diagnostics.

When you buy the TSC MB241TR Industrial RFID Printer from IDCRAFT, you receive certified hardware with European compliance, expert advice on matching labels, ribbons, and UHF transponders, and optional integration support for your WMS, ERP, or MES. The result is more than a printer, it is a ready-to-deploy solution for industrial UHF RFID labeling.

Looking to order the TSC MB241TR Industrial RFID Printer or need a custom quote for larger quantities? Contact IDCRAFT GmbH, your Value Added Distributor for UHF | RAIN RFID Printer hardware.