Coding & Labelling / Industrial Label Printers

TSC MH261T Industrial Barcode Printer (6-inch, 203 dpi)

Model TSC MH261 Brand TSC Printers

The MH261T is TSC's mainstream industrial barcode label printer built upon the legacy of the MH240 Series, bringing new features to address evolving business challenges — from growing production line demands to increasing operational complexity. It's part of the MH 6-inch Series alongside the higher-resolution MH361T, integrating trusted features from previous MH generations (and models like the TTP-2410MT/TTP-2610MT) with advanced remote printer management technology.

Key Features

Sophisticated TSC Sense Care — TSC TPH Care mechanism offers advanced self-diagnostic auto-detection for real-time printhead health status, monitoring and preventing downtime; selectable media sensor settings support pre-printed black mark media on either the top or bottom side
Dynamic Remote Printer Management — supports SOTI Connect (via Ethernet or Wi-Fi) and TSC Console for enterprise-grade remote printer management, reducing maintenance costs and avoiding downtime on business-critical devices
Multi-Connectivity — GPIO support for common applicators and emulations, plus an optional 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.2 combo module
Highly Adaptable — supports media width up to 6.8", with a full mechanism for fine adjustment to avoid ribbon wrinkles and ensure print quality
Brilliant User Experience — media near-end sensor detection, and easy tool-free printhead/platen roller replacement
ENERGY STAR® certified

Applications

Manufacturing (industrial printing, shipping/receiving labeling, warning/caution signage), transportation and logistics (pallet labeling, distribution), and healthcare (pharmaceutical labeling, asset tracking) — also well suited for vinyl and custom signage given its wide 6.8" media capacity.

Request a quote Book a demo

Specification

	MH261T
Print Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Printing Method	Thermal transfer and direct thermal
Max. Print Speed	305mm (12")/sec
Max. Print Width	168mm (6.61")
Max. Print Length	14,732mm (580")
Enclosure	Die-cast print mechanism with large clear media view window
Physical Dimensions	357mm (W) x 313mm (H) x 514mm (D)
Weight	17.8 kg (39.24 lbs)
Label Roll Capacity	208.3mm (8.2") O.D.
Ribbon	450m long, max. O.D. 81mm, 1" core (ink coated outside or inside)
Ribbon Width	50.8–178mm (2"–7")
Processor	32-bit RISC CPU
Memory	512MB Flash / 256MB SDRAM; microSD card reader for expansion up to 32GB
Interface	RS-232, Parallel, USB 2.0 (High speed mode), internal Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), USB Host x2 (front side, for scanner/PC keyboard)
Power	Auto-sensing PSU — Input: AC 100–240V, 4.2A, 50–60Hz / Output: DC 5V 5A, DC 24V 7A, DC 36V 1.4A, Total 243W
Display/Buttons	Multi-language selectable; 6 operation buttons; 1 LED (2-color: green & red)
LCD	4.3" color display, 480 x 272 pixels, resistive touchscreen
Sensors	Gap transmissive (adjustable), black mark reflective (bottom only, adjustable), head open, ribbon encoder, ribbon end
Real-Time Clock	Standard
Printer Language	TSPL-EZD (compatible with EPL, ZPL, ZPL II, DPL)
Media Type	Continuous, die-cut, black mark (bottom side only), fan-fold, notch (outside wound)
Media Width	50.8–172.7mm (2"–6.8")
Media Thickness	0.06–0.268mm (2.36–11.02 mil)
Media Core Diameter	38.1mm / 76.2mm (1.5" / 3")
Label Length	10–14,732mm (0.39"–580")

CONSUMABLES FOR THIS MACHINE

Thermal Ribbon

Thermal Ribbon For Barcode Label Printer

Compatible thermal transfer ribbons for barcode label printers, available in Wax, Wax-Resin, and Resin grades — from general-purpose label printing to wash-resistant care labels. Widths 30–160mm.

View this part →