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Grey desktop label printer with roll holder and control panel, compact rectangular shape

Cognitive TPG

Cognitive TPG DBD42-2085-G1S DLXi 203 dpi label printer

SKU CH-CRA0-MF3N5 MPN DBD42-2085-G1S

A direct-thermal desktop label printer printing up to 5 ips at 203 dpi with serial, parallel and dual USB ports

  • Memory size16 MB RAM, 8 MB Flash
  • Interface typeSerial (DB9), Parallel (1284C), USB A & USB B
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal
  • Printer categoryDesktop
  • Printing speed5 ips (127 mm/sec) max.
  • Max monochrome resolutionSelectable 101 or 203 dpi (8 dpmm)
  • Direct thermal printing eliminates ribbon costs
  • 203 dpi selectable resolution produces sharp barcodes and text
  • 5 ips maximum print speed handles high-volume labelling
  • USB, USB-A, serial and parallel ports connect to any host
  • Metal frame construction withstands demanding industrial environments

Cognitive TPG DLXi desktop label printer

The Cognitive TPG DLXi DBD42-2085-G1S is a direct thermal desktop printer built for barcode and label tasks in logistics, retail and healthcare. It prints at up to 5 inches per second with selectable 101 or 203 dpi resolution.

Connectivity limits of the multi-interface design

The unit provides Serial DB9, Parallel 1284C, USB A host and USB B device ports on one chassis. No Ethernet or wireless interface is included, so network integration needs an external print server or host computer.

Installation notes and common issues

The metal frame matches legacy Cognitive TPG footprints for drop-in replacement. CPL, EcPL and ZcPL emulations are resident. A USB cable is supplied; parallel and serial cables are not. Media roll diameter is limited to 4.70 inches.

How it compares

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

Price $509.99
Pricier than about 82% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).
Memory size 16 MB RAM, 8 MB Flash
Lower than about 60% of the 163 comparable items (median 0.06 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameCognitive TPG
Product lineDLXi
Model nameDBD42-2085-G1S
Printer categoryDesktop
Performance
Printing speed5 ips (127 mm/sec) max.
Max monochrome resolutionSelectable 101 or 203 dpi (8 dpmm)
Memory
Memory size16 MB RAM, 8 MB Flash
Ports & slots
Interface typeSerial (DB9), Parallel (1284C), USB A & USB B
Size & build
Product dimensions6.1 in × 6.8 in × 9.4 in
Product weight3.9 lb (1.77 kg)
Shipping weight3.18 kg
Package size320 × 302 × 216 mm
Compatibility
Accepted media sizesWidth: 2 in - 4.25 in (50 mm - 108 mm)
Roll Diameter: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Indexing: Black bar, notch, and gap
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal
Supported barcodes29 standard bar codes, including Add2, Add5, Codabar, Code39, Code93, Code 128A/B/C, D2of5, I2of5, EAN8/8+, EAN13/13+, EAN128, Maxicode mode 0, MSI/MSI1, PDF417, Plessey, Postnet, UPCA/A+, DataMatrix, Aztec, QR Code, RSS
Print dimensionsWidth (max): 4.1 in (104 mm)
Length (max): 322 in (8179 mm) at 203 dpi

Questions about this item

Which resolution setting should I choose between 101 dpi and 203 dpi for my labels?

Select 203 dpi when you need sharper barcodes or small text on the 4.10-inch maximum print width; choose 101 dpi for faster throughput on larger labels where fine detail is less critical.

What does the 5 inches per second print speed mean for daily label batches?

At the maximum 5 ips (127 mm/sec) the printer produces a 6-inch label in just over one second, so a batch of 100 labels finishes in roughly two minutes of continuous printing.

Which of the four interfaces — Serial DB9, Parallel 1284C, USB A, USB B — will actually limit my data throughput?

USB B runs at USB 2.0 full speed and is the fastest path; Serial and Parallel are legacy interfaces that cap well below that rate, while USB A is a host port for peripherals, not a data input.

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