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Compact desktop label printer with 4.2 inch LCD display and metal chassis

Cognitive TPG

Cognitive TPG CXD4-1300 300 dpi 8 ips 4.2" LCD label printer

SKU CH-VY85-YRDK7 MPN CXD4-1300

A compact desktop label printer delivering 300 dpi resolution at 8 ips with a 4.2" LCD for standalone operation, supporting media up to 4.63" wide and 8" roll diameter

  • Memory sizeRAM - 16 MB, Flash - 8 MB
  • Interface typeEthernet / Parallel / Serial / USB-A / USB-B
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer
  • Printer categoryDesktop
  • Printing speed8 ips (203.2 mm/sec) w/LCD display
  • Max monochrome resolution203 dpi (8 dpmm). Optional 300 dpi (12 dpmm)
  • Direct thermal and thermal transfer printing for flexible label production
  • 300 dpi resolution delivers sharp barcodes and text
  • 8 inches per second print speed supports high-volume workflows
  • 2 inch LCD panel enables standalone setup and operation
  • All-metal mechanism and die-cast control panel built for industrial durability

Compact Direct Thermal Printer for Enterprise

The Cognitive TPG CXD4-1300 is a desktop barcode and label printer built with an all-metal mechanism for high-volume use. Its die-cast LCD control panel allows menu-driven setup without a connected computer. Integrated Ethernet, USB-A, USB-B, serial and parallel ports cover legacy and modern networks. An 8-inch outer-diameter roll capacity supports long runs in warehouses, healthcare, retail and logistics.

Direct Thermal Resolution Limits Print Detail

Direct thermal technology prints at 203 dpi as standard, with an optional 300 dpi mode for denser barcodes and small text. The fixed 8 ips speed cannot be exceeded, so throughput is capped for large batches. Media width is restricted to 2.00–4.63 inches and caliper to 0.01 inch, excluding wider or thicker tag stocks. Ribbon is not used, so thermal-transfer durability is unavailable on this configuration.

300 dpi Mode Decides Small-Label Viability

The optional 300 dpi (12 dpmm) resolution is the single specification that determines whether the CXD4-1300 can produce the fine barcodes and graphics required on small labels. At the default 203 dpi, narrow-bar symbologies and high-density 2D codes may not scan reliably. Buyers needing thermal-transfer ribbon support or wider media must select a different model.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Thermal Label & Receipt Printers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $756.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).
Memory size RAM - 16 MB, Flash - 8 MB
Lower than about 60% of the 163 comparable items (median 0.06 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCognitive TPG
Model nameCXD4-1300
Printer categoryDesktop
Performance
Printing speed8 ips (203.2 mm/sec) w/LCD display
Max monochrome resolution203 dpi (8 dpmm). Optional 300 dpi (12 dpmm)
Memory
Memory sizeRAM - 16 MB, Flash - 8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeEthernet / Parallel / Serial / USB-A / USB-B
Size & build
Product dimensions7.1 in × 6.9 in × 10.04 in
Product weight5.91 lb (2.69 kg) DT
6.1 lb (2.77 kg) TT
Shipping weight5.40 kg
Package size432 × 330 × 279 mm
Compatibility
Accepted media sizesWidth: 2 in - 4.63 in (50 mm - 119 mm)
Roll Diameter: 8 in (203 mm)
Ribbon Length (TT only): 5.5 in (140 mm)
Indexing: Continuous, gap, black bar, black mark, notch / hole
Media Caliper: Up to 0.01 in (0.25 mm)
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer
Supported barcodesAdd2, Add5, Codabar, Code39, Code93, Code 128A/B/C, D2of5, I2of5, S20f5, EAN8, EAN13, EAN128, MSI/I1, Plessey, Postnet, UPCA/A+/E/E1
Media formatTag

Questions about this item

Should I choose the standard 203 dpi or the optional 300 dpi print head for the CXD4-1300?

Choose 203 dpi for general shipping labels and barcodes. Select the optional 300 dpi if you need finer detail on small labels, dense 2D codes, or graphics at the same 8 ips speed.

What does the 8 inches per second print speed mean for daily output on this desktop unit?

At 8 ips (203.2 mm/sec) the CXD4-1300 produces labels quickly enough for high-volume batch printing while the all-metal mechanism maintains consistent quality across large 8-inch OD rolls.

Which interfaces on the CXD4-1300 connect directly to a LAN or legacy POS equipment?

The built-in Ethernet port connects to a LAN. Serial and parallel ports support legacy POS systems, while USB-A and USB-B handle PC or peripheral links.

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