

The TSC DH220THC (DH220HC-A001-0002) is a compact 2-inch healthcare desktop label printer for direct thermal printing at 203 dpi and up to 203 mm/s (8 ips), with a max. print width of 54 mm – no ribbon needed. Its white, antibacterial and disinfectant-ready housing with sealed buttons and an IEC 60601-1 medical-grade power supply make it a natural fit for hospitals, laboratories and pharmacies. It takes 127 mm (5") label rolls, a 3.5" colour touch display guides the user, and the printer connects via USB 2.0, RS-232, 10/100 Ethernet and a USB host port. Supplied with power supply, power cord (EU Schuko plug) and USB cable – ready to print.
📦 What's in the box – DH220HC-A001-0002
- ✅ TSC DH220THC label printer – 203 dpi, 2" (54 mm), USB 2.0 + RS-232 + Ethernet + USB host
- ✅ Power supply – IEC 60601-1 medical-grade power supply, 100–240 V AC → 24 V DC, 60 W
- ✅ Power cord – EU plug (Schuko)
- ✅ USB cable – USB 2.0 A-to-B – connect and print straight away
- ✅ Drivers & software – Windows driver, TSC Console and labeling software – free download from TSC
- ✅ Setup guide
- ❌ Labels – NOT included – order labels to suit your application (see compatible labels below)
- ❌ Ethernet (LAN) cable – NOT included – use any standard RJ45 patch cable
✅ Ready to print: power supply, power cord and USB cable are in the box – you only need direct thermal labels (no ribbon required).
💡 Useful extras: the TSC OP-COM-0002 external roll mount for large rolls on 3" cores; the TSC CUT-TH220-0001 guillotine cutter (full/partial cut) or the TSC PEL-TH220-0001 peel-off module; the TSC CUT-DH220-0001 linerless cutter kit or the TSC TEAR-DH220-0001 linerless tear-off kit to switch to waste-free linerless labels; the TSC WF-DH220HC-2001 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 module for wireless printing; a spare power cord (TSC SP-COM-2001 or TSC SP-COM-3001).
Key Features
- Direct thermal printing at 203 dpi – up to 203 mm/s (8 ips), max. print width 54 mm; no ribbon to buy or change
- Healthcare design: white antibacterial, disinfectant-ready enclosure with an easy-to-clean surface and sealed buttons
- IEC 60601-1 certified medical-grade power supply for safe use in clinical environments
- 3.5" colour touch display (480 × 320) with feed, pause and reprint buttons
- 127 mm (5") label rolls on 25.4–38.1 mm cores, media 15–60 mm wide (down to 10 mm with the optional adaptor); fanfold, black-mark and notched media
- TSPL-EZD firmware with automatic EPL, ZPL/ZPL II and DPL language switching – existing label templates print unchanged
- USB 2.0, RS-232, 10/100 Ethernet and USB host as standard; Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 or Bluetooth 5.0 modules can be added later
- 128 MB Flash, 128 MB SDRAM, microSD slot (up to 512 GB) and real-time clock
- Remote management via embedded web page, TSC Console and SOTI Connect; HTTPS, SNMPv3 and 802.1X security
- Upgradeable later with peel-off module, guillotine cutter or linerless kits; 3-year TSC warranty in EMEA
Ideal Applications
- Laboratories – specimen and sample tube labels
- Pharmacies – medication and prescription labels
- Hospitals – patient tracking, admission and chart labels
- Clinics, care homes and veterinary practices – sample, medication and file labels
- Blood banks and sterile services – traceability labels
All DH Series for Healthcare Versions
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| Part Number | Model | Print Width | Resolution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH220HC-A001-0002 (this version) | DH220THC | 2" (54 mm) | 203 dpi | Viewing |
| DH320HC-A001-0002 | DH320THC | 2" (56.9 mm) | 300 dpi | View product |
| DH240HC-A001-0002 | DH240THC | 4" (108 mm) | 203 dpi | View product |
| DH340HC-A001-0002 | DH340THC | 4" (105.7 mm) | 300 dpi | View product |
Technical Specifications
| Part Number | DH220HC-A001-0002 |
|---|---|
| Model | TSC DH220THC (DH Series for Healthcare, 2-inch) |
| Printer Type | 2-inch desktop direct thermal label printer for healthcare |
| Print Method | Direct thermal |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | Up to 203 mm/s (8 ips) |
| Max Print Width | 54 mm (2.13") |
| Max Print Length | 25,400 mm (1,000") |
| Media Width | 15–60 mm (0.59"–2.36"); 10 mm with the optional narrow media adaptor |
| Media Thickness | 0.06–0.19 mm (2.36–7.48 mil) |
| Roll Diameter | 127 mm (5") OD |
| Core Size | 25.4–38.1 mm (1"–1.5") |
| Media Types | Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fanfold, notched (outside wound); label length 5 mm – 25,400 mm |
| Sensors | Transmissive gap sensor, reflective black-mark sensor (position adjustable), head-open sensor |
| Ribbon | Not required – direct thermal printing |
| Interfaces | USB 2.0, RS-232 serial, internal Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, USB host; microSD card slot |
| Wireless | None as standard – optional Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 5.0 combo module or Bluetooth 5.0 module |
| Processor | 32-bit RISC CPU |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash, 128 MB SDRAM; microSD expansion up to 512 GB (FAT32/exFAT) |
| Real-Time Clock | Standard |
| Printer Languages | TSPL-EZD with automatic EPL, ZPL, ZPL II and DPL language switching |
| Fonts / Character Sets | 8 alphanumeric bitmap fonts; Monotype true-type engine with CG Triumvirate Bold Condensed; ARIALUNI.TTF Unicode font (UTF-8); 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, ITF-14, EAN-14, Code 11, Telepen, Planet, Code 49, Deutsche Post Identcode/Leitcode, LOGMARS; 2D: TLC39, Codablock F, PDF417, MicroPDF417, MaxiCode, DataMatrix, QR Code, Aztec, GS1 DataBar |
| Display | 3.5" colour touch display (480 × 320 px); power, feed, pause and reprint buttons |
| Media Options | Tear-off (standard) |
| Options | Peel-off module, guillotine cutter, linerless tear-off kit, linerless cutter kit, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 combo module, Bluetooth 5.0 module, MFi Bluetooth 5.0 (factory option), external label roll mount, KP-200 Plus keyboard, 10 mm narrow media adaptor |
| Management & Security | Internal embedded web page, virtual control panel, TSC Console, SOTI Connect (licence); HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TCP/IP port 9100 filter; TPH Care printhead diagnostics |
| Enclosure | Double-walled clamshell; disinfectant-ready, antibacterial plastic with easy-to-clean surface and sealed buttons |
| Power Supply | External IEC 60601-1 certified power supply: 100–240 V AC, 2.0 A, 50–60 Hz input; 24 V DC, 2.5 A, 60 W output |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 138 × 210 × 172 mm (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Color | White |
| Operating Temperature | 0–40 °C, 25–85% RH non-condensing |
| Storage Temperature | −40–60 °C, 10–90% RH non-condensing |
| Certifications | CB, FCC Class B, IC, cTÜVus, CE Class B, UKCA, EAC, CCC, RCM, ENERGY STAR 3.0; RoHS, REACH, WEEE |
| Warranty | Printer: 3 years (TSC EMEA, purchases from 1 June 2024); printhead 25 km or 12 months, platen 50 km or 12 months (whichever comes first) |
| In the Box | TSC DH220THC printer (203 dpi, 3.5" colour touch LCD, USB 2.0 + RS-232 + Ethernet + USB host), IEC 60601-1 medical-grade external power supply (24 V DC, 60 W), power cord (EU Schuko plug), USB cable, quick start guide – labels NOT included (direct thermal, no ribbon needed) |
Need a different width or resolution? All DH Series healthcare versions are listed above. Compare other models in our Desktop Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.
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