TSC DA220 Desktop Label Printer

The TSC DA220 is a compact 4-inch direct thermal label printer designed for shipping, retail, warehousing, logistics and general business labelling.

With 203 dpi print resolution, print speeds of up to 152.4 mm per second (6 ips) and a maximum print width of 108 mm, the DA220 provides a practical desktop solution for businesses printing shipping labels, product labels, barcodes and other everyday identification media.

Tek Direkt supplies the TSC DA220 in multiple configurations. Browse the available printers below to buy online, or send us the manufacturer part number (MPN) and quantity you require for a business quote.

Why Choose the TSC DA220?

The DA220 combines a compact desktop footprint with the connectivity and performance required for everyday business label printing.

Key capabilities include:

203 dpi print resolution
Direct thermal printing
Print speeds up to 152.4 mm/sec (6 ips)
Maximum print width of 108 mm
Support for label rolls up to 127 mm (5 inches) outer diameter
USB connectivity
Ethernet, serial and wireless options depending on configuration
Gap, black mark and notch media sensing
Compact double-walled desktop design
Support for common barcode and label-printing languages

The exact specification and connectivity vary between DA220 configurations, so always check the complete TSC MPN before ordering.

TSC DA220 for Shipping & Logistics

The DA220 is particularly well suited to businesses that need a compact label printer for everyday shipping and logistics labels.

Typical applications include:

Shipping labels
Courier and carrier labels
Address labels
Goods-in labels
Goods-out labels
Carton identification
Routing labels
Returns labels
Barcode labels

Its 4-inch printing capability makes it suitable for many standard shipping-label formats used in ecommerce, warehouses and dispatch operations.

TSC DA220 for Retail & Business Labelling

The DA220 isn't limited to warehouse applications.

Its compact footprint makes it suitable for retail counters, offices, stock rooms and other locations where space may be limited.

Applications can include:

Product labels
Price labels
Barcode labels
Shelf and stock identification
File and document labels
Point-of-sale labelling
Inventory labels

Because the DA220 uses direct thermal technology, it prints without a thermal-transfer ribbon, helping to keep the setup simple for applications where long-term label durability isn't required.

TSC DA220 Connectivity Options

Different DA220 configurations provide different connectivity options.

Depending on the exact model, these can include:

USB
Ethernet
RS-232 serial
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi

This makes checking the full manufacturer part number particularly important.

A USB/Ethernet DA220 and a wireless DA220 may look similar in a product listing but are not necessarily interchangeable.

If the printer needs to connect directly to a network, business system or mobile device, check the connectivity of the exact configuration before ordering.

TSC DA220 Models & Part Numbers

TSC DA220 printers are available in several configurations with different connectivity and media-handling options. When comparing DA220 prices, always check the complete TSC manufacturer part number (MPN) to make sure you're comparing the same printer configuration.

99-158A015-2102 — 203 dpi direct thermal DA220 with USB and Ethernet connectivity and real-time clock, suitable for network-connected desktop label printing.

99-158A025-2702 — 203 dpi DA220 with USB, Ethernet and Wi-Fi, providing wireless network connectivity for installations where a wired Ethernet connection isn't suitable.

DA220W-A001-2102 — 203 dpi DA220W configuration with USB and Ethernet connectivity, supplied in a white housing.

DA220W-A001-21C2 — 203 dpi white DA220W configuration with USB, Ethernet and an external roll holder, providing an option for applications requiring externally mounted label media.

99-158A015-2152 — 203 dpi DA220 with USB, Ethernet, cutter and linerless capability, designed for applications requiring linerless media and automatic cutting.

Although these printers all belong to the TSC DA220 family, their connectivity and factory options differ. A standard Ethernet DA220, wireless DA220 and linerless cutter model should therefore not be treated as interchangeable when comparing supplier prices.

If you already have a DA220 MPN on an existing printer, specification or supplier quotation, send Tek Direkt the exact MPN and quantity and we'll provide a price for the corresponding configuration.

TSC DA220 vs DA210

The DA210 and DA220 belong to the same TSC DA Series and both provide 203 dpi direct thermal printing at speeds of up to 6 inches per second.

The main difference is configuration and connectivity.

The DA210 is aimed at more straightforward desktop printing requirements, while the DA220 provides additional connectivity options for businesses requiring networked or more flexible deployments.

For organisations connecting printers to warehouse, logistics or business systems, the DA220 may therefore be the more appropriate choice.

Always compare the exact MPN and interfaces required rather than choosing purely on model name.

TSC DA220 vs DA320

The key difference between the DA220 and DA320 is print resolution.

The TSC DA220 prints at 203 dpi and is well suited to standard shipping labels, barcode labels and general-purpose business labelling.

The TSC DA320 increases resolution to 300 dpi, making it more appropriate where smaller text, finer barcodes or more detailed label designs need additional print definition.

For standard 4-inch shipping and warehouse labels, 203 dpi is often sufficient. For smaller or more detailed labels, consider whether 300 dpi would be beneficial.

Direct Thermal vs Thermal Transfer

The TSC DA220 is a direct thermal printer.

Direct thermal printing creates the image directly on heat-sensitive label material and doesn't require a ribbon.

This can make it a good choice for:

Shipping labels
Courier labels
Short-term inventory labels
Retail labels
Dispatch labels
Other labels with a relatively short working life

If labels need to withstand extended storage, heat, sunlight, chemicals or harsher conditions, a thermal-transfer label printer may be more appropriate.

Read our Thermal Transfer vs Direct Thermal Label Printers Guide to compare the two technologies.

You can also read our Label Printer Buyer's Guide for more help choosing the right printing technology and printer type.

Choosing the Correct TSC DA220

Tek Direkt carries several genuine DA220 printer configurations, so check the specification of the individual product before ordering.

Important differences can include:

Connectivity
Ethernet
Serial interface
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
Linerless options
Cutter or peel options
Regional configuration
Included accessories

Always compare the complete manufacturer part number when obtaining quotes.

This is particularly important when comparing supplier prices because two products advertised simply as a "TSC DA220" may have different connectivity or factory options.

Buying the TSC DA220

Tek Direkt supplies TSC label printers, barcode equipment and associated business technology to UK organisations.

Browse the available TSC DA220 printers below to buy online.

For multiple printers or larger deployments, send us the MPN and quantity you require and we'll provide a business quote.

If you already have a supplier quote, you're also welcome to send us the exact MPN and quantity for another price to compare.

Explore our full label printer range, browse more TSC label printers and barcode printing solutions, or use our Label Printer Buyer's Guide to compare desktop, industrial, direct thermal and thermal-transfer printers.

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