

The TSC TDP-225W (99-039A002-0302) is a compact 2-inch direct-thermal wristband printer for patient identification in hospitals and admission control in leisure and hospitality. It prints wristbands and labels up to 52 mm wide at 203 dpi and up to 127 mm/s (5 ips), holds full-size 165 mm (6.5") wristband rolls from any supplier and connects via USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet. At 203 dpi it prints up to 127 mm/s and labels up to 2,286 mm long. A backlit LCD, real-time clock and stand-alone operation without a PC are standard. Supplied with power supply, EU power cord and USB cable – ready to print.
📦 What's in the box – 99-039A002-0302
- TSC TDP-225W wristband printer – 203 dpi, 2" (52 mm), LCD, USB 2.0 + Ethernet
- Power supply – external universal power supply, 100–240 V AC → 24 V DC, 50 W
- Power cord – EU plug (Schuko)
- USB cable – USB 2.0 A-to-B – connect and print straight away
- Windows labeling software – TSC labeling software and driver on CD (also a free download from TSC)
- Setup guide
Ready to print: power supply, power cord and USB cable are in the box – you only need wristbands or direct-thermal labels.
💡 To get started, you might also consider wristbands or direct-thermal labels (no ribbon needed), plus a standard Ethernet cable if you want to connect the printer to your network.
Key Features
- Direct thermal at 203 dpi – up to 127 mm/s (5 ips), max. print width 52 mm, max. print length 2,286 mm
- Holds full-size wristband rolls up to 165 mm (6.5") OD on a 1" core – use wristbands from any supplier and save up to 50% on wristband costs
- Media 15–52 mm wide, 0.06–0.19 mm thick: wristbands, die-cut and continuous labels, black-mark, fanfold and notched media
- Backlit graphic LCD (128 × 64), feed button and three-colour status LED
- USB 2.0 and 10/100 Ethernet as standard for network printing at nurses' stations and admission desks
- Cerner certified – works with common hospital information systems
- TSPL-EZ printer language, 4 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM, microSD slot (up to 4 GB) and real-time clock
- Can be programmed to run stand-alone without a computer attached
- Compact double-walled clamshell (109 mm wide, 1.2 kg) with easy media loading and a wall-mount hole in the bottom cover
- Optional peel-off module and guillotine cutter (full and partial cut)
Ideal Applications
- Healthcare – patient ID wristbands, hospital admissions and nursery/infant bands
- Entertainment and hospitality – amusement and water parks, events and age verification
- Access control – restricted areas, crowd control and law enforcement
- Small labels – specimen, animal ID and asset labels up to 52 mm wide
All TDP-324W Series Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Resolution | Print Speed | Max Print Width | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99-039A002-0302 (this version) | TDP-225W | 203 dpi | 127 mm/s | 52 mm | Viewing |
| 99-039A036-0302 | TDP-324W | 300 dpi | 102 mm/s | 48 mm | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | 99-039A002-0302 |
|---|---|
| Model | TSC TDP-225W (TDP-324W Series) |
| Printer Type | 2-inch desktop direct thermal wristband and label printer |
| Print Method | Direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 127 mm/s (5 ips) |
| Max Print Width | 52 mm (2.05") |
| Max Print Length | 2,286 mm (90") |
| Media Width | 15–52 mm (0.59"–2.05") |
| Media Thickness | 0.06–0.19 mm (2.36–7.48 mil) |
| Roll Diameter | 165 mm (6.5") OD |
| Core Size | 25.4 mm (1") |
| Media Types | Wristbands, continuous, die-cut, black mark, fanfold, notched (outside wound); label length 10 mm – 2,286 mm |
| Sensors | Transmissive gap sensor, reflective black-mark sensor (position adjustable), head-open sensor |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, internal Ethernet 10/100 Mbps; microSD card slot; USB host for scanner or PC keyboard (factory option) |
| Wireless | None |
| Processor | 32-bit RISC CPU |
| Memory | 4 MB Flash, 8 MB SDRAM; microSD expansion up to 4 GB |
| Real-Time Clock | Standard |
| Printer Languages | TSPL-EZ |
| Fonts / Character Sets | 8 alphanumeric bitmap fonts; Monotype true-type engine with CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed scalable font; 0/90/180/270° rotation |
| Barcodes | 1D: Code 39, Code 93, Code 128 (UCC, subsets A/B/C), Codabar, Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN/UPC add-on, MSI, Plessey, Postnet, China Post, GS1 DataBar, Code 11; 2D: PDF417, MaxiCode, DataMatrix, QR Code, Aztec |
| Display | Graphic LCD, 128 × 64 px, backlit; power switch, feed button and 3-colour status LED (green, amber, red) |
| Media Options | Tear-off (standard); peel-off module and guillotine cutter (full and partial cut) optional |
| Options | Peel-off module, guillotine cutter (full and partial cut), USB host (factory option) |
| Enclosure | Double-walled clamshell with wall-mount hole in the bottom cover |
| Power Supply | External universal switching power supply: 100–240 V AC, 1 A, 47–63 Hz input; 24 V DC, 2.08 A, 50 W output |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 109 × 260 × 210 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 5–40 °C, 25–85% RH non-condensing |
| Storage Temperature | −40–60 °C, 10–90% RH non-condensing |
| Certifications | FCC Class B, CE Class B, C-Tick Class B, UL, cUL, TÜV/Safety, CCC; RoHS, WEEE; Cerner certified |
| Warranty | Printer: 3 years (TSC EMEA, purchases from 1 June 2024; datasheet: 2 years); printhead 25 km or 12 months, platen 50 km or 12 months (whichever comes first) |
| In the Box | TSC TDP-225W wristband printer (203 dpi, graphic LCD, USB 2.0 + Ethernet), external power supply (24 V DC, 50 W), power cord (EU Schuko plug), USB cable, Windows labeling software CD, quick start guide |
Need the other resolution? Both TDP-324W Series versions are listed above. Compare other models in our Desktop Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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