The TM-C3400 suits applications in retail, medical engineering and production – or any field where the need for small numbers of high-quality labels arises. Producing these oneself often is a much more cost-effective solution than buying pre-printed products. The Epson TM-C3400 is an economic and versatile printer as it is able to process labels, wristbands, tickets, continuous and pre-cut paper with a width of 30 to 112 mm (printing width from 20 to 104 mm). The integrated auto-cutter cuts rolls and continuous paper according to individual preferences. This reduces waste and makes large stocks of various label sizes redundant. Paper is supplied by inserted rolls or via the backside slit for fanfold media.

The TM-C3400 also reaches top marks in terms of printing speed: up to 1,000 labels per hour, depending on the size and resolution. Another feature is its economy: one ink cartridge lasts for up to 10,000 labels. Thermal transfer printers, on the other hand, always use up colour ribbon the size of the label, even when only one line needs to be printed.

Many applications require labels that are durable and smudge-proof, such as the medical sector where labels must resist cleaning and disinfectant. Epson’s pigment ink guarantees greater durability for graphics, photos, text and bar codes than other printing techniques.

In spite of the printer’s many features, its well thought handling is easy even for beginners. It also has a particularly ergonomic advantage: it is the only printer on the market that has its complete controls on the front side. This allows the paper and cartridge to be replaced in no time even in cases where the printer is placed on a shelf or under a counter.

The printer is easily connected to common systems via USB 2.0 or Ethernet. Its extensive software and driver support and the included software development kit ensure centralised administration options and configuration of huge networks with up to 64 printers.

Last but not least, using the Epson TM-C3400 has a positive effect on the wallet. It consumes much less power than common thermal printers or even other ink jet technologies – in stand-by mode as well as in use. How come? – Usual printer technologies work by heating individual components, which requires a lot of energy; the Epson piezoelectric printing technology functions without heat.

 

TM-C3400 technical specification
Print method		Serial inkjet dot matrix (Max. 720 dpi × 360 dpi)
Print Font		Not equipped with print fonts; prints all data as the graphic data
Barcodes		This printer does not have a barcode / two-dimensional symbol encoding function. Following barcode / two-dimensional symbol data (graphic data) are provided by the EPSON Windows driver. Barcodes: UPC-A, UPC-E, JAN13(EAN), JAN8(EAN), Code39, ITF, Codabar, Code93, Code128, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Truncated, GS1 DataBar Limited, GS1 DataBar Expanded 2-dimensional symbols: PDF417, QR Code, Maxi Code, GS1 DataBar Stacked, GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional, GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked, Composite Symbology, DataMatrix, Aztec
Interfaces		USB 2.0 or Ethernet IEEE 802.3
Print speed		Max. 92 mm / sec. (printing width: 56 mm, 360 dpi × 180 dpi, bi-directional printing)
Paper		Plain paper, Fine paper, Continuous paper Width: 30 to 108 mm (Paper width) Thickness: 0.085 ~ 0.151 mm Plain paper, Fine paper, Continuous label Width: 25.4 to 108 mm (label width) Thickness: 0.128 ~ 0.195 mm Plain paper, Fine paper, Die-cut label Width: 25.4 to 108 mm (label width) Thickness: Plain paper: 0.128 mm, Fine paper: 0.145 mm Plain paper, Fine paper, Fan-fold continuous paper Width: 50 to 108 mm (Paper width) Thickness: 0.119 ~ 0.151 mm Plain paper, Fine paper, Die-cut or Fan-fold label paper with black marks Width: 46 to 108 mm (label width) Thickness: 0.145 ~ 0.161 mm
Wristband for direct print		Roll paper or Fan-fold paper Width: 30 mm (Paper width)
Printing width		Max. 104 mm
Ink cartridge		SJIC15P (3-color combined, pigment ink)
Power supply		Embedded AC adapter
Power consumption		Operating: Approx. 26 W Stand by: Approx. 5 W
Reliability		MTBF: 75,000 hours, MCBF: 9.8 mio lines
Autocutter		Full cut auto cutter included
Overall dimensions (mm)		255 (W) × 275 (D) × 261 (H)
Mass (approx.)		ca. 10.0 kg
EMC standards		VCCI class B, FCC class B, CE marking
Safety Standards		UL / CSA / TÜV (EN60950-1)
Operating System		Microsoft Windows® 2000 SP4, Microsoft Windows® XP SP3, Microsoft Windows® 2003 R2 SP2, Microsoft Windows Vista® SP1 (Only 32 bit Version support)