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Comparing ME240 vs. Zebra S4M Advantages of ME240 over

Compared to the Zebra S4M the TSC ME240 printer is less expensive, the Zebra S4M
offers more standard features and has a longer warranty.

Manufacturing Company TSC Auto ID Zebra

Model ME240 S4M

SPECIFICATIONS
Print Technology DT/TT DT/TT
Resolution 203 dpi 203 dpi
Print Speed (Max) 6 ips 6 ips
Print Width (Max) 4.09” 4.09”
Ribbon Length 450 meter 450 meter • Comparably equipped S4M is
Label Capacity 8.0” OD 8.0” OD 25% higher priced
Construction Die Cast Aluminum Die Cast Aluminum
Program Language TSPL-EZ™ (incl. TPLZ & TPLE) ZPL • TSC standard warranty is 2
Real Time Clock Included US$100 Option years vs. 1 year for Zebra
Standard DRAM 8 MB 8 MB
• TSC options for memory
Standard FLASH 4 MB 4 MB
expansion, Ethernet, cutter,
Optional Memory 4 GB via SD Card 64 MB – US$200
peel, present and internal
Internal Ethernet Included US$299 Option
rewind are all lowered priced
USB USB 2.0 USB 1.1
than Zebra
Parallel Option Included
Serial Included Included • TSC ME240 has an optional
PS/2 Keyboard Interface Included Not Available PS/2 Keyboard interface and
Label Peel Mechanism with US$100 US$295 features simple programming to
Present Sensor support down-time printing
Rewind with Peel Not Available IS$395
capability demanded by many
Cutter Option US$395 US$695
hospitals
Stand Alone / Downtime Mode Included
Height 10.20” 11.6” • TSC ME240 features modern
Width 11.26” 10.7” die-cast aluminum print
Length 17.09” 18.8” mechanism for a rigid, sturdy
Weight 24 lbs. 27 lbs. and reliable performance
Replacement Printhead Cost US$240 US$466
• ME340 also available 300 dpi,
Warranty 2 Years 1 Year
4 ips
List Price US $1,145 US $1,245

Data is based on manufacturers published

specification sheets and is subject to change TSC Auto ID Technology America Inc.
without notice 801 Corporate Center Drive, Suite #110, Pomona, CA 91768
Tel: 909-525-9779 • Fax: 909-525-9780 • sales@tscprinters.com