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

1.5” - 4.375”
(38.1
mm - 111 mm)

Communication Ports

USB and Serial

Max Print Speed

Up to 8” / 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. Microcom’s 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 .013” thick
  • Long life print head
  • Rugged metal design
  • Easy to replace wear parts
  • 8” 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 7.4” (188 mm)

Width 7.3” (185 mm)

Depth 5.8” (148 mm)

Weight 10.2 lbs. (4.6 kg)

 
  • Roll Holder

Drivers

Windows FTDI USB Driver

  • Used for USB connectivity on FTDI chip set printers by utilizing a USB to Virtual Serial Port driver

Windows Print Driver

  • For general Windows printing using Windows print sub system

Linux CUPS Driver

  • For general Linux printing using CUPS print sub system

OPOS Driver

  • POS for .NET service object and device manager | Requires LDS2 Operation

Utilities

Device Installer

  • XPort Ethernet configuration utility

   (DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS HERE)

MCT

  • Terminal application for communication with Microcom products

BMP2MIC

  • Bitmap to Microcom format for graphic creation

Developers Tools

Windows Driver Sample Application

Manuals

Windows Print Driver Manual

  • Download and view the manual for the Microcom Windows driver

438TC Operators Manual

  • Download and view the operators manual for the Microcom 438TC thermal printer

Media

PAPER WIDTH:
1.5”- 4.375” (38.1 mm-111 mm)
 
PAPER THICKNESS: UP TO .013" (.33 mm)
              • 4" x 6” Die-Cut Labels
              • 2" x 5.5” Event Tickets
              • 3.25" x 2” Cinema Tickets
              • Credit Card Tickets
              • 3.25" x 6” Ski Lift Tickets
              • Die-Cut Labels
              • Continuous Roll (up to 4.375” wide)
              • Fanfold Media (up to 4.375” wide)
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Recommended Uses

438TC Applications:

  • Ship Station
  • Inventory Management
  • Transit Pass Issue
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