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Compact grey kiosk barcode printer with USB parallel Ethernet ports

Cognitive TPG

Cognitive TPG CID2-1000 203 dpi Direct Thermal Barcode Printer USB Parallel Ethernet

SKU CH-W9M4-9RGQT MPN CID2-1000

Direct thermal barcode printer with 203 dpi resolution and USB, parallel, and Ethernet interfaces

  • Interface typeEthernet / Parallel / USB
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal
  • Printer categoryKiosk
  • Max monochrome resolution203 × 203 dpi
  • 203 dpi resolution produces crisp barcode labels
  • Direct thermal printing eliminates ink or ribbon costs
  • USB, Parallel and Ethernet ports fit diverse systems
  • 24 Vdc power supply with AC adapter included
  • Kiosk design suits self-service and high-volume printing

Built for Kiosk Printing

The Cognitive TPG CID2-1000 is a direct thermal barcode printer designed for kiosk environments. It produces labels and receipts at 203 dpi resolution without ink or toner cartridges. Connectivity options include USB, parallel and Ethernet (RJ-45) interfaces. The unit ships with a 24 Vdc AC adapter for immediate power.

Replaces Older Direct Thermal Units

This printer upgrades legacy direct thermal kiosk printers that lack Ethernet connectivity or have worn print mechanisms. The jump is worth it when your current hardware cannot drive 203 dpi output reliably or when you need network integration alongside USB and parallel ports. Buyers who require thermal transfer printing or higher-resolution graphics should look elsewhere.

Simple Drop-In Installation

Mount the printer in the kiosk enclosure, connect the required interface cable and plug in the supplied 24 Vdc adapter. Load direct thermal media and configure the driver for 203 dpi output. Common issues include using thermal transfer stock by mistake, incorrect media sensor calibration causing misfeeds, and network address conflicts when the Ethernet port shares a subnet with other kiosk devices.

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Price $87.99
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Specifications

Product
Printer categoryKiosk
Performance
Max monochrome resolution203 × 203 dpi
Ports & slots
Interface typeEthernet / Parallel / USB
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal

Questions about this item

What size media roll does the CID2-1000 kiosk mechanism accept?

The kiosk design takes standard direct-thermal rolls that fit the internal spindle; exact core and outer-diameter limits are in the operator manual.

Which interface cable should I connect first when setting up the USB, Parallel and Ethernet ports?

Power the printer with the 24 Vdc adapter, then attach the chosen data cable — USB, Parallel or RJ-45 Ethernet — and install the driver before sending print jobs.

How often should the printhead and platen roller be cleaned or replaced on this 203 dpi unit?

Clean the printhead and roller with isopropyl alcohol after every few rolls; replace the printhead if lines or dead pixels appear and the roller if cracks or flat spots develop.

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