The Alpha-30R next gen mobile barcode printer from TSC Printronix Auto ID is now on sale throughout the EMEA region, a statement from the company said. It packs a large battery capacity for a compact, lightweight device, enabling full shifts to be completed without interruption in busy retail stores, manufacturing, transport and logistics operations.

According to the company, the Alpha-30R has the most robust specifications in its class, making it ideal for harsh working environments, indoors and out, where it could be exposed to vibrations, drops, dust and liquid. Built for durability, it has an IP54 rating and meets MIL-STD-810 military standards. It can withstand 2.5 m drops or 1000 tumbles, while in its protective case, or 2.1 m drops and 800 tumbles out of it, TSC said.

Aside from its impressive ruggedness, the Alpha-30R also delivers strong, seamless and reliable wireless connectivity that’s vital for mobile fieldwork. Its Apple-certified MFi Bluetooth 5.0 with NFC Tap-to-Pair provides, simple and easy connectivity, while its 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi module enables super-fast roaming. Labels, including linerless ones, and receipts can be securely and quickly printed wherever needed.

The 3-inch wide Alpha-30R comes in two models, a 5 ips print speed or 6 ips. Both models have easy-to-read LCD displays and are lightweight to carry – just 0.65kgs including battery – enabling workers to comfortably complete entire shifts accurately, efficiently and quickly.