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Grey industrial barcode label printer with front media window and control panel

Wasp

Wasp WPL406 Industrial Thermal Transfer Barcode Printer 203 dpi USB Serial Ethernet 4.6 in

SKU CH-FCA0-TESPT MPN WPL406

Industrial thermal-transfer and direct-thermal barcode printer at 203 dpi with USB, serial and Ethernet interfaces, handling labels up to 4.6 inches wide

  • Interface typeLan / Serial / USB
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer
  • Printer categoryIndustrial
  • Max monochrome resolution203 × 203 dpi
  • Industrial-grade printing for high-volume labelling
  • Dual-mode thermal transfer and direct thermal flexibility
  • 203 dpi resolution produces crisp barcode output
  • USB, Serial and Ethernet interfaces simplify integration
  • 6 in maximum label width supports diverse formats

Industrial Thermal Transfer Printer

The Wasp WPL406 is a new industrial barcode and label printer that supports both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. It produces black output at 203 dpi with a maximum print speed of 6 ips and handles labels up to 4.6 inches wide. The unit ships with a power cord for 100-240 VAC supply.

Warehouse and logistics teams needing durable labels

Operations that require high-volume, long-lasting thermal transfer labels on wide media will find the 4.6 inch width and 6 ips speed suitable. Environments that need colour output, higher resolution graphics, or wireless connectivity should consider other solutions.

203 dpi print resolution

The fixed 203 dpi resolution determines label clarity and barcode scannability; verify that this density meets your compliance or application requirements before purchase.

How it compares

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Price $202.99
Pricier than about 66% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).

Specifications

Product
Printer categoryIndustrial
Performance
Max monochrome resolution203 × 203 dpi
Ports & slots
Interface typeLan / Serial / USB
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 203 dpi model or look for a higher resolution?

The WPL406 prints at 203 x 203 dpi, which is standard for shipping labels and general-purpose barcodes; select a higher-resolution unit only if you need very small text or dense 2D codes.

What does the 6 ips print speed mean for daily output?

At 6 inches per second the printer can produce a typical 4-inch label in under a second, so several thousand labels per hour are practical in a warehouse environment.

Which interface should I use — USB, Serial or Ethernet — and what limits apply?

Ethernet (RJ-45) lets the printer sit anywhere on the network; USB and Serial are direct-connect options for legacy systems, and all three share the same 6 ips engine speed.

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