TSC TTP-245C vs Zebra GK420t GX420t

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Comparing TTP-245C vs. Zebra GK420t/GX420t
Compared to the Zebra GK or GX420t the TSC TTP-245C printer is much
less expensive, offers more standard features and has a longer warranty.
Manufacturing Company
Model
TSC Auto ID
TTP-245C
Zebra
GK-420t
Zebra
GX-420t
TT/DT
TT/DT
TT/DT
203 dpi
203 dpi
203 dpi
Up to 6 ips
Up to 5 ips
Up to 6 ips
Advantages of TSC
TTP-245C over Zebra
GK420d or GX420d
SPECIFICATIONS
Print Technology
Resolution
Print Speed (Max)
4.17”
4.09”
4.09”
Ribbon Length
Print Width (Max)
110 meter or
74 meter
74 meter
74 meter
Label Capacity
5” OD internal
5” OD
5” OD
Construction
2 Wall Plastic
2 Wall Plastic
2 Wall Plastic
TSPL-EZ ZPL & EPL2
ZPL/EPL2
ZPL/EPL2
Real Time Clock
$30 option
N/A
$349-64MB FLASH
Standard DRAM
8 MB
8 MB
8 MB
Standard FLASH
4 MB
4 MB
4 MB
Optional Memory
4 GB via SD Card
(about $8 retail)
N/A
64 MB – US$349
Internal Ethernet
Included
$149 Option
$149 option
USB
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Parallel
Included
N/A
Included
Serial
Included
Included
Included
Stand Alone Keyboard Option
$195
$225
$225
Label Peel with Present Sensor
$30 option
$35
$35 option
Included
N/A
$95 option
$195
N/A
$200
Program Language
Adjustable Black Line Sensor
Cutter Option
Stand Alone / Downtime Mode
Included
Height
6.81”
7.5”
7.5”
Width
7.95”
7.6”
7.6”
Length
10.16”
10”
10”
Weight
4.2 lb
4.6 lb
4.6 lb
Replacement Printhead Cost
$250
$263
$263
2 Years
US $555
1 Year
$695
1 Year
US $795
Warranty
List Price
Data is based on manufacturers published
specification sheets and is subject to change
without notice
• TSC includes Ethernet, $149
option for Zebra
• Standard GK420t is 7% more
expensive than TTP-245C
• Standard GX420t is 25% more
expensive but does not
include Ethernet like TTP245C
• Adjustable Sensor is standard
on TTP-245C, not available on
GK and $95 option for GX.
• Options including Peel &
Present, and cutters are less
expensive with TSC
• TSC warranty is 2 years vs. 1
year for Zebra
• Both TSC and Zebra support
EPL2 and ZPL print languages.
• Also available in 300 dpi, 5 ips
version: TTP-343C
TSC Auto ID Technology America Inc.
801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite #110, Pomona, CA 91768
Tel: 909-525-9779 • Fax: 909-525-9780 • [email protected]