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Compact grey desktop barcode printer with top label roll holder and front feed button

Wasp Barcode

Wasp Barcode WPL304 4 in/s 203 dpi Desktop Barcode Printer

SKU CH-DV73-QNMR8 GTIN 633808404055

Desktop thermal-transfer barcode printer printing up to 4 in/s at 203 dpi on media up to 4.17 in wide with USB, serial, Ethernet and parallel interfaces

  • Memory size8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB Flash Memory expansion: Up to 4 GB
  • Interface typeEthernet / Serial / USB
  • Printing methodThermal Transfer Printer
  • Printer categoryDesktop
  • Printing speedUp to 4 in per second
  • Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
  • Prints labels at up to 4 in/s for fast throughput
  • 203 dpi resolution produces sharp, scannable barcodes
  • 17" maximum print width handles standard 4-inch labels
  • USB, Serial, Ethernet and Parallel ports connect to diverse systems
  • Compact 6.81" x 7.95" x 10.16" desktop footprint fits tight workspaces

Compact 4-Inch Thermal Transfer Printer

The Wasp WPL304 is a desktop barcode printer that uses thermal transfer technology at 203 dpi. It prints labels up to 4 inches wide at speeds up to 4 inches per second. The unit includes 8 MB SDRAM and 4 MB Flash memory, expandable to 4 GB. Standard interfaces are Ethernet, Serial, USB, and Parallel.

Who Benefits From This Printer

Small businesses needing a compact 4-inch label printer for shipping, inventory, or asset tracking will fit this into tight workspaces. Buyers who need higher resolution than 203 dpi or print speeds exceeding 4 inches per second should look at other models. Media handling supports widths from 0.79 to 4.40 inches and 5-inch roll diameters.

Deciding Specification: 203 dpi Resolution

The fixed 203 dpi resolution determines whether text and barcodes are sharp enough for the intended labels. It supports 1D symbologies including Code 39, Code 128, EAN-13, and UPC-A. Font rotation is available at 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees. Drivers for WPL, ZPL, and EPL emulation are included.

How it compares

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

Price $350.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).
Memory size 8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB Flash Memory expansion: Up to 4 GB
Lower than about 80% of the 163 comparable items (median 0.06 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWasp
Model nameWPL304 (633808404055)
Printer categoryDesktop
Performance
Printing speedUp to 4 in per second
Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
Memory
Memory size8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB Flash
Memory expansion: Up to 4 GB
Ports & slots
Interface typeEthernet / Serial / USB
Size & build
Product dimensions6.81 in × 7.95 in × 10.16 in
Product weight5 lb (2.27 kg)
Shipping weight3.63 kg
Package size406 × 279 × 272 mm
Compatibility
Accepted media sizesMedia width: 0.79 in to 4.4 in (20 mm to 112 mm)
Media diameter (max.): 5 in
Ribbon length (max.) 110 m
More details
Printing methodThermal Transfer Printer
Supported barcodes1D Barcode symbologies:
Code 39, Code 93, Code 128UCC, Code 128 subsets A, B, C, Codabar, Interleave 2 of 5, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN-128, UPC-A,UPC-E, EAN and UPC 2 (5) digits add-on, MSI, PLESSEY, POSTNET, GS1 DataBar, Logmars, Code11
2D Barcode Symbologies:
PDF-417, Maxicode, DataMatrix, QR code, Aztec
Print dimensions4 in Print width

Questions about this item

How does the 203 dpi resolution affect label readability?

At 203 dpi the printer produces sharp text and barcodes for standard shipping labels, asset tags and inventory stickers; fine detail on very small labels may appear less crisp.

What does the Ethernet, USB and Serial interface combination allow in daily use?

Ethernet connects the printer to a network for shared printing, USB gives a direct PC link and Serial supports legacy POS or industrial systems; only one active connection is used at a time.

What space and media dimensions are needed to fit the WPL304 on a desk?

The unit measures 6.81 x 7.95 x 10.16 inches and weighs 5 lbs; it accepts media 0.79 to 4.40 inches wide on rolls up to 5 inches in diameter.

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