Compact 4" Thermal Printer
Model 438TC
The 438TC offers many solutions packed into a small footprint. Being made almost entirely out of metal, this printer was designed to take a beating. Throw it in a warehouse or a shipping station for reliable label printing, or use it in a box-office application for printing tickets.
Adjustable Paper Width
1.5â - 4.375â
(38.1 mm - 111 mm)
Communication Ports
USB and Serial
Max Print Speed
Up to 8â / second (200 mm)
Print Resolution
203 DPI or 300 DPI
High-speed processing built for heavy volume printing conditions.
The 438TC thermal desktop printer is built to be economically priced, without compromising performance or longevity.  Our Model 438T printer features an easy-to-use Windows print driver for quick and simple integration.  The design is user-friendly for easy cleaning, routine maintenance, and printer service or repair. Microcomâs custom design offers immediate access to replaceable wear parts, such as printheads, to minimize downtime. High speed electronics allow printing at an impressive eight inches per second with precise, clear image resolution.
Key Features
Dimensions
Accessories
- Compact footprint
- Remote alerts
- 100% duty cycle printing
- Optional industrial rotary cutter
- Paper up to .013â thick
- Long life print head
- Rugged metal design
- Easy to replace wear parts
- 8â per second print speed
- Auto loading capability
- Microsoft WindowsÂŪ print driver for quick and easy integration
- Microcom LDS programming language
- Adjustable black line sensor configurable to sense left or right edge, bottom or top of media
- USB and serial interface
- Software controlled print contrast adjustment
- Self-centering and locking media guides
- Multiple mounting locations for flexible kiosk installation
- 20MB Flash for storing fonts and graphics
- 8MB RAM
Height 7.4â (188 mm)
Width 7.3â (185 mm)
Depth 5.8â (148 mm)
Weight 10.2 lbs. (4.6 kg)
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- Roll Holder
Drivers
- Used for USB connectivity on FTDI chip set printers by utilizing a USB to Virtual Serial Port driver
- For general Windows printing using Windows print sub system
- For general Linux printing using CUPS print sub system
- POS for .NET service object and device manager | Requires LDS2 Operation
Utilities
- XPort Ethernet configuration utility
  (DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS HERE)
- Terminal application for communication with Microcom products
- Bitmap to Microcom format for graphic creation
Developers Tools
Windows Driver Sample Application
- Used to demo the Microcom Windows driver programmatically | Requires Windows Print Driver
Manuals
- Download and view the manual for the Microcom Windows driver
- Download and view the operators manual for the Microcom 438TC thermal printer
Media
- 4" x 6â Die-Cut Labels
- 2" x 5.5â Event Tickets
- 3.25" x 2â Cinema Tickets
- Credit Card Tickets
- 3.25" x 6â Ski Lift Tickets
- Die-Cut Labels
- Continuous Roll (up to 4.375â wide)
- Fanfold Media (up to 4.375â wide)
Recommended Uses
438TC Applications:
- Ship Station
- Inventory Management
- Transit Pass Issue
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