PEX Series 4-Inch Performance Print Engine
This innovative print engine is designed for years of reliability, ease of use, and cost-conscious serviceability. It is designed for simple integration that can be easily integrated into just about any print and apply environment.
Industries and Applications
Designed for ease of integration, the PEX-1000 and PEX-2000 Series feature a bolt-compatible construction with a commonly used GPIO interface and an easy-to-use color display. The PEX Series offers simple integration into both new and existing label application installations. It is ideal for manufacturing and logistic applications where high-speed and high-demand label printing is required.
PEX-2000 Series Print Engine:
The 4-inch PEX-2000 Print Engines easily integrate into any label applicator for smooth daily operations, reducing integration effort and speeding up time-to-market.
The PEX-2000 is highly compatible with hardware and software for easy integration. It supports DB15 and DB25 interfaces and major printer brands’ GPIO emulations. The customizable printer language firmware supports major printer languages so template commands and print files can remain the same.
The PEX-2000 is reliable for 24/7 operations, compact to meet space constraints, and is easy to service. From its angle-adjustable peel-off module, advanced sensor design, durable TPH, to optional RFID and Ribbon Saver, the PEX-2000 provides precise functionality and future-proof technology. It delivers high imprint accuracy for labels with a minimum of 5mm length and printing deviation within ±0.4mm. It’s also compatible with the remote printer management tools, TSC Console and SOTI Connect.
PEX-2000 Highlights:
Easy Label Applicator Integration
- Compact and mounts in any orientation for label applicators
- Supports DB15 & DB25 interface and GPIO emulations
- Supports major printer languages with customizable firmware
Advanced Performance for Diverse Applications
- Precise accuracy with printing deviation within ±0.4mm for small labels
- Peel-off works in angles of minus 18 to minus 3 degrees
- High print speeds up to 18 ips
- Top black mark sensor for preprinted labels
- Durable thermal printhead (TPH)*
- Optional RFID
- Optional durable patented Ribbon Saver reduces environmental waste
Reliable Design to Maximize Uptime
- Robust metal chassis withstands harsh environments
- Mean time between failures (MTBF) up to 22,000 hours
- Magnetic lock tightly seals the media door
Designed for Smooth Operations
- Simplified media handling and calibration, plus easier sensor cleaning
- Wide media handling space for easier installation
- Effortless printhead removal and replacement
- Rear chassis is compact and makes component replacement easy
Remotely Manage Print Engines
- Monitor with SOTI Connect’s central dashboard
- Use TSC Console for deploying, monitoring, and troubleshooting
PEX-1000 Series Print Engine:
TSC's Innovative Print Engine is easy to use, easy to integrate, and easy to service
The innovative PEX Series 4-inch Performance Print Engine incorporates a robust die-cast construction designed for years of reliability, ease of use, and cost-conscious serviceability. The PEX Series combines a precision print mechanism with high performance electronics to produce labels at up to 18 inches per second. In addition, the PEX Series supports 203, 300, and 600 dpi resolutions for all of your label formatting needs.
Designed for ease of integration, the PEX Series features a bolt-compatible construction with a commonly used GPIO interface and an easy to use color display. The PEX Series offers simple integration into both new and existing label application installations. It is ideal for manufacturing and logistic applications where high speed and high demand label printing is required.
PEX-1000 Highlights:
Rugged Design
Rugged design with die-casting structure ensures stable media path for outstanding print quality and accuracy and the powerful peel-off capability fits various label width, particularly for small label.
High Performance
The PEX Series can print high quality labels at 18 inches per second, one of the fastest speeds on the market. With the high precision label positioning, it can print labels as small as 5 mm in height. It offers multiple connectivity options including USB, GPIO, parallel, serial, Ethernet, USB host and optional 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth 4.0 module.
Exceptional Usability
The PEX Series supports a 3.5-inch user-friendly intuitive color display and front-side USB host for one-step update on label format and firmware.
Ease of Maintenance
With rear-side drawer design, users can access quickly for maintenance. Its modularized media drive system supports an easy replacement.
Extensive Compatibility
Complying with industry standards, the PEX Series is designed for simple integration that can easily install into your current print and apply environment.
Powerful Internal Programming Tools
In addition to being designed for ultimate compatibility with existing installations, the PEX-1000 features all the power of TSC's innovative TSPL-EZD firmware. The firmware supports out-of-the-box compatibility with the ZPL and DPL label languages used in many print and apply applications. In addition, the TSPL programming language can be used to take any datastream from multiple sources, capture the needed data fields and insert them into label output. These powerful onboard programming tools can replace the need for additional computer hardware, saving thousands of dollars.
Applications:
- Manufacturing
- Automotive
- Food and Beverage
- Warehouse & Logistics
- Pallet Labeling
- Carton Shipping
- Healthcare
- Pharmaceutical labeling
- 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)300 dpi (12 dots/mm)600 dpi (24 dots/mm)203 dpi (8 dots/mm)300 dpi (12 dots/mm)600 dpi (24 dots/mm)203 dpi (8 dots/mm)300 dpi (12 dots/mm)600 dpi (24 dots/mm)203 dpi (8 dots/mm)300 dpi (12 dots/mm)600 dpi (24 dots/mm)203 dpi (8 dots/mm)203 dpi (8 dots/mm)300 dpi (12 dots/mm)300 dpi (12 dots/mm)600 dpi (24 dots/mm)600 dpi (24 dots/mm)
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SOTI Connect (license required)TSC Console
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- Up to 18 ips (457 mm/s) @ 203 dpiUp to 14 ips (356 mm/s) @ 300 dpiUp to 6 ips (152 mm/s) @ 600 dpiUp to 18 ips (457 mm/s) @ 203 dpiUp to 14 ips (356 mm/s) @ 300 dpiUp to 6 ips (152 mm/s) @ 600 dpiUp to 18 ips (457 mm/s) @ 203 dpiUp to 14 ips (356 mm/s) @ 300 dpiUp to 6 ips (152 mm/s) @ 600 dpiUp to 18 ips (457 mm/s) @ 203 dpiUp to 14 ips (356 mm/s) @ 300 dpiUp to 6 ips (152 mm/s) @ 600 dpi457mm (18”)/second457mm (18”)/second356mm (14”)/second356mm (14”)/second152mm (6”)/second152mm (6”)/second
- 4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)4.09" (104 mm)104 mm (4.09”)104 mm (4.09”)104 mm (4.09”)104 mm (4.09”)104 mm (4.09”)104 mm (4.09”)
- 1,000" (25,400 mm)450" (11,430 mm)100" (2'540 mm)1,000" (25,400 mm)450" (11,430 mm)100" (2,540 mm)1,000" (25,400 mm)450" (11,430 mm)100" (2,540 mm)1,000" (25,400 mm)100" (2,540 mm)100" (2,540 mm)25,400mm (1000“)25,400mm (1000“)11,430mm (450“)11,430mm (450“)2,540mm (100“)2,540mm (100“)
- 512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512 MB SDRAM512MB DDR2 RAM memory512MB DDR2 RAM memory512MB DDR2 RAM memory512MB DDR2 RAM memory512MB DDR2 RAM memory512MB DDR2 RAM memory
- 512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512 MB512MB Flash memory512MB DDR2 RAM memory512MB Flash memory512MB Flash memory512MB Flash memory512MB Flash memory
- 4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)118 mm (4.64”)118 mm (4.64”)118 mm (4.64”)118 mm (4.64”)118 mm (4.64”)118 mm (4.64”)
- Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch (outside wound)Continuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notchContinuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notchContinuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notchContinuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notchContinuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notchContinuous, die-cut, black mark, fan-fold, notch
- 600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600 Meters600m600m600 m600 m600 m600 m
- 1" - 4.5" (25.4 - 114.3 mm)1" - 4.5" (25.4 - 114.3 mm)1" - 4.5" (25.4 - 114.3 mm)1" - 4.5" (25.4 - 114.3 mm)1" - 4.5" (25.4 - 114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)1" - 4.5" (25.4 - 114.3 mm)1" - 4.5" (25.4 - 114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)1" - 4.5" (25.4 - 114.3 mm)4.5" (114.3 mm)1" - 4.5" (25.4 - 114.3 mm)114.3 mm (4.5”)114.3 mm (4.5”)114.3 mm (4.5”)114.3 mm (4.5”)114.3 mm (4.5”)114.3 mm (4.5”)
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Yes, you can clone the printer's configuration, firmware or upload label style to a USB flash drive and specify the file name inside. Please contact TSC service center for more information.
To customize the logo, please contact TSC for more information.
If you want to print with labels that have black marks on the print side, go to Sensor > Black Mark Location and then select Print Side. After finishing the setting, follow the steps described in the user manual to adjust the position of the top black mark sensor. Please refer to the PEX-2000 user manual for more information.
Yes. The partner can easily access the media drive module by just opening the rear cover. You can choose to replace the whole module or only the belt. The replacement takes no more than 15 minutes.
Yes, users are allowed to rotate the printer's display. The display can be set to 0 degrees (standard) or 180 degrees using the printer's setup menu. To change the direction of the display, go to Menu > Advance > LCD Invert and then select Yes or No based on how you are going to use the printer.
Yes, you can use the front gap sensor to calibrate the micro label.
The printer's default gap media sensor setting is on the label holder cover (rear side of the printer), with the green media sensor LED. If you want to use the front gap sensor, go to Sensor > Gap Location and then select Front. You can refer to the PEX-2000 user’s manual for more information.
Yes. To install the thick media (0.9 mm - 1.2 mm), use a tool to lift up the front gap media sensor to facilitate the media installation.
- Select the printer → Function → Printer Configuration → Get
- Adjust the value of Speed and Density then press Set to finish setup.
Please refer to HERE.
Adjust printout position by Seagull driver. Please refer to HERE.
Adjust tear position in BarTender. Please refer to HERE.
Adjust the print position for the ESC emulation firmware. Please refer to HERE.
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Media Unwind Force:
- In Peel Mode (with liner drawn by the peel roller):
Applicator media supply steady state tension must be uniform and not exceed 940g (2.0 lbs.) Start/Stop tension transients must not exceed 1840g (4.0 lbs). - In Tear Mode (media feed without peeling):
Media tension not exceed 400g (0.88 lb).
Media Rewind Force:
- In Peel Mode (with liner drawn by the peel roller):
Applicator media take-up pull tension must be uniform and not exceed 1840g (4.0 lbs).
- TSC Console → Advanced → Preference → Language
1. Click the checkbox to select the printer/printers. 2. Click Tools > File Manager Tool to access File Manager page. 3. Turn the file type into True Type Font. 4. Press Browse to select the font file. 5. Press Download.
- TSC Console → Select the printer → Functions → Printer Configuration → Factory Default.
Open TSC Console → Select the printer → Functions → Printer Configuration → Calibration.
- Click the checkbox to select the printer/printers.
- Click Tools → File Manager Tool to access File Manager page.
- Turn the file type into Firmware File.
- Press Browse to select firmware file.
- Press Download to update firmware.
- Click the checkbox to select the printer/printers.
- Click Tools → Bitmap Font Tool.
- Select font and set the size of it
- Press Download Font to download font to the printer
- Check Tool → File Manager Tool to see is it successfully imported.
Yes, scuffing may occur based on the combination of ribbon and label used. To prevent this, verify the combination before usage and select an appropriate ribbon.
- Let computer detects the printer or manually install the driver first.
- Make sure the printer is power on and connected. (wired connection user)
1. Switch off the power and turn on again. 2. Computer might have detected the device already.
1. Media should be loaded and located correctly before calibration (check if the media is above the sensor) 2. Wrong media type might have been used.
- Please make sure the Ethernet cable and the printer are well connected and lights are flashing.
1. Inspect the print head mechanism and make sure the pressure is even. 2. Use the correct ribbon and the ribbon’s width should not be much wider than the label.
When using ribbon saver mode at higher print speeds, a faint horizontal mark might appear due to label contact with the stationary ribbon. To minimize this mark, consider using a slightly firmer wax or wax/resin ribbon formulation, or reducing the print speed.
- Check if the printer is powered on.
- Check if the printer, port, and driver are all correct.
GPIO (DB25F) compatible with the PEX-1001 Series and PEX-2000 6-inch Series.
- PEX-1121
- PEX-1131
- PEX-1161
- PEX-1221
- PEX-1231
- PEX-1261
- PEX-2260L
- PEX-2360L
- PEX-2260R
- PEX-2360R
Internal Wi-Fi with Bluetooth combo module compatible with the PEX-1001 Series and PEX-2000 6-inch Series.
- PEX-1121
- PEX-1131
- PEX-1161
- PEX-1221
- PEX-1231
- PEX-1261
- PEX-2260L
- PEX-2360L
- PEX-2260R
- PEX-2360R