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TSC MB241 / MB341 / MB241T / MB341T Industrial Barcode Printer

The TSC MB241 / MB341 / MB241T / MB341T Series is a 4-inch industrial barcode label printer range with 203 dpi or 300 dpi models, LCD or touch LCD operation, and thermal transfer / direct thermal routes for Hong Kong warehouse, logistics, retail back-office and industrial labelling workflows.

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TSC MB241 / MB341 / MB241T / MB341T

TSC MB241 Series Industrial Barcode Printer

For 4-inch industrial labels, thermal transfer / direct thermal workflows, warehouse dispatch, retail back-office and industrial operations. Start with resolution, display, media size, connectivity and output handling.

Product Overview

Where does the MB241 Series fit in a Hong Kong B2B workflow?

The MB241 Series is TSC's 4-inch industrial barcode label printer family covering MB241, MB241T, MB341 and MB341T. MB241 / MB241T use 203 dpi for general logistics, warehouse, retail back-office and industrial labels; MB341 / MB341T use 300 dpi for smaller text or denser barcodes. T models provide a 3.5-inch touch LCD, while non-T models use a 2.3-inch LCD. The series supports thermal transfer and direct thermal printing, 450 m ribbon, Ethernet / USB / RS-232, with Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, cutter, peel-off, linerless and RFID routes to be checked by workflow.

Quick Fit

Check whether the MB241 Series fits first

Use the three fit levels to decide whether to enquire, then prepare model and option details.

Good fit4-inch industrial labels, warehouse dispatch, logistics, retail back-office and industrial label workflows.Check firstSmall text, denser barcodes, touch LCD, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, cutter, peel-off, linerless or RFID needs.Consider alternativesLow-volume office labels, colour labels, mobile printing or 600 dpi requirements.

Fit Boundary

Suitable / Check alternatives

Suitable

Suitable for workstations that need 4-inch industrial labels, 450 m ribbon, Ethernet / USB / RS-232 and optional output handling.

Compare first

If the workflow is mainly low-volume desktop labels, colour labels, very fine 600 dpi labels or fully mobile printing, compare another printer route first.

Key Features

Eight feature checks before model selection

203 / 300 dpi routes

MB241 / MB241T are 203 dpi; MB341 / MB341T are 300 dpi for smaller text or denser barcodes.

LCD / Touch LCD

Non-T models use a 2.3-inch LCD; T models use a 3.5-inch touch LCD for more direct panel operation.

TT and DT printing

Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal support helps match labels by material and retention need.

450 m ribbon

Supports 450 m ribbon and 40-110 mm ribbon width for sustained label printing workflows.

20-120 mm media width

Covers common 4-inch label work plus gap, black mark, fan-fold and notched labels.

Multiple interfaces

USB 2.0, RS-232, Ethernet and USB Host are supported, with Wi-Fi / Bluetooth option routes.

Output and RFID routes

Check cutter, peel-off, rewinder, linerless and RFID requirements by workflow.

TSC Console

TSC Console support helps prepare setup and management requirements before multi-station deployment.

Applications

Common Hong Kong B2B applications

01

Warehouse receiving

Receiving labels, shelf labels, carton labels and inventory tracking.

02

Logistics dispatch

Dispatch labels, returns, batch packing and logistics document workflows.

03

Retail back office

Product labels, replenishment, stockroom locations and back-office identification.

04

Industrial ID

Equipment, parts, tools, service records and durable material labels.

Supplies / Software

Check labels, ribbons, connections and options together

Labels and ribbons

Confirm label width, height, material, core, ribbon width and retention needs.

Connection and systems

Check USB, RS-232, Ethernet, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth and system connection routes.

Output handling

Confirm cutter, peel-off, rewinder, linerless or RFID routes by workflow.

Selection Guide

Prepare four checks before enquiry

01

Label size

Share width, height, material, core and media type.

02

Print content

Check whether 203 dpi or 300 dpi is more suitable.

03

Connectivity

List USB, RS-232, Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth needs.

04

Output and options

State cutter, peel-off, rewinder, linerless or RFID requirements.

Comparison

How to choose between MB241 / MB241T / MB341 / MB341T

Model Resolution Display Top speed Best fit
MB241 203 dpi 2.3-inch LCD 12 ips General industrial labels
MB241T 203 dpi 3.5-inch touch LCD 12 ips Touch operation
MB341 300 dpi 2.3-inch LCD 9 ips Small text or denser barcodes
MB341T 300 dpi 3.5-inch touch LCD 9 ips High resolution plus touch control

Buying Pitfalls

Avoid common buying mismatches

Model only, not resolution

Use barcode density, text size and label content to decide 203 dpi or 300 dpi.

Output route not confirmed

State cutter, peel-off, linerless or RFID requirements during enquiry.

Incomplete supply details

Label size, material, core and ribbon details affect configuration checks.

Why Easy Scan

Why enquire with Easy Scan for the TSC MB241 Series?

Easy Scan is a TSC Authorized Exclusive Distributor and can help Hong Kong businesses check models, labels, ribbons, options, documents and deployment details.

Specifications

Buyer-useful specification check

Shared values span and centre across all model columns; model differences are listed by column for comparison.

Specification MB241 MB241T MB341 MB341T
Model MB241 MB241T MB341 MB341T
Resolution 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) 12 dots/mm (300 dpi) 12 dots/mm (300 dpi)
Printing Method Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal
Max. Print Speed 304.8 mm (12")/second 304.8 mm (12")/second 228.6 mm (9")/second 228.6 mm (9")/second
Max. Print Width 107 mm (4.21") 107 mm (4.21") 105.7 mm (4.16") 105.7 mm (4.16")
Max. Print Length 25,400 mm (1,000") 25,400 mm (1,000") 11,430 mm (450") 11,430 mm (450")
Enclosure Die-cast based print mechanism / metal cover with large clear media window
Physical Dimension 248 mm (W) x 274 mm (H) x 436 mm (D) / 9.76" x 10.79" x 17.17"
Weight 9.1 kg (20.06 lbs)
Label Roll Capacity 203.2 mm (8") OD, 1" – 3" ID core
Ribbon 450 m with 1" ribbon core ID, ink coated outside or inside
Ribbon Width 40 mm – 110 mm (1.6" – 4.3")
Processor 32-bit RISC CPU
Memory 256 MB Flash memory, 256 MB SDRAM
Interface RS-232, USB 2.0, internal Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, USB host, GPIO option, internal Bluetooth options, slot-in Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Bluetooth 5.0 combo option
Power Internal universal switching power supply; input AC 100 – 240V, 2.0A, 50 – 60Hz; output DC 24V, 3.75A, 90W
LED / LCD 2.3" color LCD, 1 LED 3.5" color touch LCD, 1 LED 2.3" color LCD, 1 LED 3.5" color touch LCD, 1 LED
Operation Switch / Button 1 power switch, 6 buttons
Sensors Gap transmissive sensor, black mark reflective sensor, head open sensor, ribbon encoder sensor, ribbon end sensor
Real Time Clock Standard
Internal Fonts 8 alpha-numeric bitmap fonts; Monotype Imaging true type font engine with CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font
1D Barcode Code 39, Code 93, Code128UCC, Code128 subsets A/B/C, Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, MSI, PLESSEY, POSTNET, RSS-Stacked, GS1 DataBar, Code 11, China Post
2D Barcode PDF-417, Micro PDF 417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR code, Aztec, TLC 39, RSS
Font & Barcode Rotation 0, 90, 180, 270 degree
Printer Language TSPL-EZD (EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL)
Media Type Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notched (outside wound)
Media Width 20 mm – 120 mm (0.8" – 4.7")
Media Thickness Standard: 0.06 mm – 0.28 mm; on-metal RFID tags: 0.06 mm – 1.65 mm
Media Core Diameter 25.4 mm – 76.2 mm (1" – 3")
Label Length 5 mm – 25,400 mm (0.2" – 1,000") 5 mm – 25,400 mm (0.2" – 1,000") 5 mm – 11,430 mm (0.2" – 450") 5 mm – 11,430 mm (0.2" – 450")
Environment Condition Operation: 0C to 40C, 25% – 85% non-condensing; storage: -40C to 60C, 10% – 90% non-condensing
Safety Regulation CB, FCC Class A, CE Class A, UKCA, RCM Class A, cTUVus, TUV, IC Class A, NOM, VCCI, CCC, BIS, KC, BSMI, EAC, ENERGY STAR
Environmental Concern RoHS, WEEE
Included Accessories Quick start guide, USB cable, power cord
RFID RAIN UHF Passive options; tear or cutter routes; standard / on-metal tag support should be checked by use case
Factory Option Internal Bluetooth 5.0 MFi; RFID with tear; RFID with cutter
Dealer Option Peel-off kit, regular guillotine cutter, 5-inch OD internal rewinder kit, GPIO, linerless tear-off kit, linerless cutter kit, slot-in Wi-Fi / Bluetooth combo upgrade kit, internal Bluetooth 5.0 module, RFID upgrade kits
User Option Slot-in Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac with Bluetooth 5.0 combo module, KP-200 Plus keyboard display unit, universal cutter tray

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is the main difference between MB241 and MB341?

MB241 / MB241T are 203 dpi, while MB341 / MB341T are 300 dpi. General labels can start with 203 dpi; smaller text or denser barcodes may need 300 dpi.

When should I choose a T model?

MB241T / MB341T include a 3.5-inch touch LCD for workstations that need more direct panel operation, setup or status review.

What should I prepare before enquiry?

Prepare label width, height, material, ribbon, daily volume, connectivity, cutter / peel-off / linerless / RFID needs, and any existing system or printer-language requirements.

Next Step

Need help checking the TSC MB241 Series model and Part Number?

Share label size, print content, ribbon, connectivity and output method so Easy Scan can help narrow the suitable route.

Brand

TSC

Product Type

4-inch industrial barcode printer

Models

MB241 / MB341 / MB241T / MB341T

Print Method

Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal

Resolution

203 dpi / 300 dpi

Max Print Speed

12 ips for 203 dpi models; 9 ips for 300 dpi models

Display

2.3-inch LCD / 3.5-inch touch LCD

Connectivity

USB 2.0, RS-232, Ethernet, USB Host; Wi-Fi / Bluetooth route by configuration

Media and Ribbon

20-120 mm media width; 450 m ribbon

Options

Cutter, peel-off, rewinder, linerless and RFID routes by workflow

Part Number

Use this table as the enquiry reference for TSC MB241 Series model Part Numbers; confirm the exact configuration and options during enquiry.

Part Number Description
MB241-A001-000J MB241, 203dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, AP/US
MB241-A001-000L MB241, 203dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, UK (APAC)
MB241-A001-000M MB241, 203dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, UK-MAL (APAC)
MB241-A001-001J MB241, 203dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, PEL, AP/US
MB241-A001-020J MB241, 203dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, AP/US
MB241-A001-020L MB241, 203dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, UK (APAC)
MB241-A001-020M MB241, 203dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, SLOT-IN, UK-MAL (APAC)
MB241T-A001-000J MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, AP/US
MB241T-A001-000L MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, UK (APAC)
MB241T-A001-000M MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, UK-MAL (APAC)
MB241T-A001-001J MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, PEL, AP/US
MB241T-A001-020J MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, AP/US
MB241T-A001-020L MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, UK (APAC)
MB241T-A001-020M MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, SLOT-IN, UK-MAL (APAC)
MB241T-A001-021J MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, PEL, AP/US
MB241T-A001-024J MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY,LINERLESS CUT, AP/US
MB241T-A001-025J MB241T, 203dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY,LINERLESS TEAR, AP/US
MB341-A001-000J MB341, 300dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, AP/US
MB341-A001-000L MB341, 300dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, UK (APAC)
MB341-A001-000M MB341, 300dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, UK-MAL (APAC)
MB341-A001-020J MB341, 300dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, AP/US
MB341-A001-020L MB341, 300dpi, 2.3-INCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, UK (APAC)
MB341T-A001-000J MB341T, 300dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, AP/US
MB341T-A001-000L MB341T, 300dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, UK (APAC)
MB341T-A001-000M MB341T, 300dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, UK-MAL (APAC)
MB341T-A001-002L MB341T, 300dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC, CUT, UK (APAC)
MB341T-A001-020J MB341T, 300dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, AP/US
MB341T-A001-020L MB341T, 300dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, UK (APAC)
MB341T-A001-021J MB341T, 300dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY, PEL, AP/US
MB341T-A001-024J MB341T, 300dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY,LINERLESS CUT, AP/US
MB341T-A001-025J MB341T, 300dpi, 3.5-INCH TOUCH LCD, DRAM 256MB/FLASH 256MB, USB+RS-232+ETHERNET+USB HOST+RTC,Wi-Fi READY,LINERLESS TEAR, AP/US

Accessories / Consumables

Use the table below as an enquiry starting point for cutter, peel-off, rewinder, GPIO, Wi-Fi / Bluetooth, printhead or related service parts.

Part Number Description
PH-MB240-0001 PRINTHEAD ASSY, MB240 (1SET/BOX)
PH-MB240-0002 PRINTHEAD ASSY, MB340 (1SET/BOX)
SP-MB240-0023 PLATEN ROLLER ASSY (1SET/BOX)
SP-COM-0018 3-INCH CORE ADAPTER (4SET/BOX)
CUT-MB240-0001 REGULAR GUILLOTINE CUTTER MODULE (1SET/BOX)
OP-MB240-0001 GPIO INTERFACE ASSY, DB15F (1SET/BOX)
PEL-MB240-0001 PEEL-OFF KIT (1SET/BOX)
WF-COM-1005 SLOT-IN WI-FI + BT COMBO UPGRADE KIT, ML241/MB241 SERIES (US) (1SET/BOX)
OP-COM-0017 CUTTER TRAY (1SET/BOX)
REW-MB240-0001 INTERNAL REWINDER KIT (1SET/BOX)
OP-COM-0001 UNIVERSAL CUTTER CATCH TRAY (1SET/BOX)
CUT-MB240-0002 LINERLESS CUTTER KIT (1SET/BOX)

Resources

Certificates

Easy Scan can help Hong Kong businesses check TSC models, labels, ribbons, options, documents and deployment details before enquiry.

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Video

These videos help teams review media, ribbon, peel-off, linerless and RFID related workflows.

FAQ

Does the MB241 Series support thermal transfer and direct thermal?

Yes. The series supports Thermal Transfer & Direct Thermal. Actual media should be checked by use case, retention period and environment.

How should I choose between MB241 and MB341?

Start with print content. General barcodes and text can start with 203 dpi; small text, denser barcodes or higher readability requirements may need 300 dpi.

Do I always need the touch LCD model?

Not always. MB241T / MB341T suit more direct panel operation or status review; MB241 / MB341 suit general panel operation.

Can cutter or peel-off be configured?

The series lists cutter, peel-off, rewinder, linerless and RFID routes. State the output workflow during enquiry.

Do I need a Part Number for enquiry?

If available, share the Part Number. If not, provide label size, print content, connectivity and option needs to narrow the route.

What are the PDFs in the Resources tab for?

Use them to review specifications, setup, operation and maintenance information. Before ordering, check the exact model, accessories and workflow again.

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