TVS Electronics LP-46 Lite Thermal Label Printer — 203 DPI | 6 IPS | Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer | USB | 4.25" Print Width

The TVS LP-46 Lite is built for warehouse managers, shipping operators, retail store owners, manufacturing floor supervisors, small business owners, and office administrators who need a reliable, fast, and versatile desktop thermal label printer for printing barcode labels, shipping labels, inventory tags, product labels, asset labels, and identification tags across a wide range of media types. It is well-suited for manufacturing and warehousing barcode tracking, e-commerce and courier shipping label printing, retail price and product labelling, inventory management, and any small to medium business environment requiring daily high-volume label printing.

The LP-46 Lite delivers a maximum print speed of 6 inches per second — one of the fastest in its class at this price point — ensuring rapid label throughput for high-demand warehouse, shipping, and retail labelling operations without bottlenecks. Dual printing modes — Direct Thermal (no ribbon required for short-term labels) and Thermal Transfer (ribbon required for long-lasting, durable labels resistant to heat, moisture, and abrasion) — provide flexibility across a wide range of media and application requirements on a single device. A 203 DPI resolution delivers crisp, scannable 1D and 2D barcodes alongside clear text and graphics at the standard resolution required for most commercial barcode labelling applications. The high 300-metre ribbon capacity significantly reduces ribbon change frequency during extended print runs, improving operational continuity on busy production and shipping floors. Support for both 0.5" and 1" ribbon cores eliminates the need for additional adapters and accommodates a wider range of ribbon stock. The removable black mark reflective sensor enables precise media gap detection and position calibration for consistent label registration across different label types. Transmissive gap and black mark sensors provide automatic media type detection. USB 2.0 plug-and-play connectivity enables immediate driver installation and printing without complex network configuration. TSPL/TSPL2 programming language support enables advanced label design integration with barcode management software. The 32-bit RISC CPU with 8MB Flash and 16MB SDRAM provides sufficient processing power for complex label layouts at full speed.

Model: LP-46 Lite
Brand: TVS Electronics
Printing Method: Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
Resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm)
Print Speed (Max): 152.4 mm/s (6 inches/second)
Print Width (Max): 108 mm (4.25")
Print Length (Max): 2,794 mm (110")
Label Roll Capacity: 127 mm (5") OD
Ribbon: 300m long, Max OD 67mm, 1" core (ink coated outside)
Ribbon Width: 40mm to 110mm (1.6" to 4.3")
Ribbon Core Support: 0.5" and 1"
Sensors: Transmissive Gap Sensor | Removable Black Mark Reflective Sensor
Processor: 32-bit RISC CPU
Memory: 8 MB Flash | 16 MB SDRAM
Interface: USB 2.0
Programming Language: TSPL / TSPL2
Supported Print Types: Text, 1D Barcodes, 2D Barcodes, Graphics, Images
Physical Dimensions (W×H×D): 204 × 164 × 280 mm
Weight: 2.4 kg (5.29 lbs)
Power Input: AC 100–240V, 2.5A, 50–60 Hz
Power Output: DC 24V, 2.5A, 60W (LPS)
Operating Temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
Operating Humidity: 25%–85% (non-condensing)
Colour: Black
Country of Origin: India

System Requirements: Compatible with Windows, Linux, and macOS systems with an available USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 port; USB driver and label design software (BarTender, NiceLabel, or similar TSPL-compatible software) recommended for advanced label design — basic printing available via plug-and-play; Direct Thermal mode requires no ribbon — thermal paper media required; Thermal Transfer mode requires compatible ribbon (width 40–110mm, 1" core, ink coated outside) and thermal transfer label media

Setup: Connect USB cable to PC; install USB driver from TVS Electronics website or included media; install TSPL-compatible label design software; load media and ribbon as per user manual; calibrate media sensor via diagnostic tool before first print run

Mounting Options: Standard desktop placement; compact 204×164×280mm footprint suitable for counter, desk, or shelf installation

Usage Environment: Ideal for warehousing, manufacturing floors, shipping departments, retail stores, e-commerce fulfilment centres, small offices, inventory management systems, and any commercial environment requiring fast, reliable desktop thermal label and barcode printing