TSC T4204 / T4304 vs TSC T6000e RFID
Side-by-side comparison of barcode printers specs, hardware, and features to help you pick the right one for your use case.
The T4000 is an entry-level, streamlined thermal barcode printer with enterprise-grade productivity and flexible features for high-tech environments. The most labor-saving and affordable industrial printer, capable of printing 5,000 labels per day at 10 ips.
Industrial printer with integrated RFID encoding capability. Supports UHF RFID tag programming and is compatible with Zebra ZPL commands for seamless migration. High-speed 356 mm/s printing with reliable RFID calibration makes it essential for smart warehousing and supply chain tracking.
Which one should you pick?
Both TSC T4204 / T4304 and TSC T6000e RFID are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. TSC T4204 / T4304 suits users who prioritize cost efficiency and Taiwan-local support. TSC T6000e RFID is a better fit for lower-cost rollouts with fast part availability. Request a quote and we'll match you to the exact configuration for your workflow.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | TSC T4204 / T4304 | TSC T6000e RFID |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | T4204: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm); T4304: 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) | 203 / 300 / 600 dpi (depending on model) |
| Print Speed | T4204: 305 mm/s (12 ips) @ 203 dpi; T4304: 203 mm/s (8 ips) @ 300 dpi | 14 ips / 12 ips / 6 ips |
| Print Width | 104 mm (4.1") | 4-inch: 104 mm; 6-inch: 168 mm |
| Min Label Length | 6.35 mm (0.25") continuous paper; 25.4 mm (1") tear/peel/cutter | — |
| Memory | 128 MB DDR3 RAM / 128 MB Flash (SD card expandable to 32 GB) | 512 MB RAM / 128 MB Flash (SD card expandable to 32 GB) |
| Media Types | Continuous paper / die-cut label / folding, supports metal tag thickness up to 1.2 mm | Continuous paper / folding / die-cut labels / tags / tickets / film / RFID tags |
| Media Width | Max 120 mm (4.72") | 4-inch: 114.3 mm (4.5") maximum; 6-inch: 180 mm maximum |
| Media Roll OD | Max 203.2 mm (8") | — |
| Media Core | 25.4 / 76.2 mm (1" / 3") | 38.1 – 76.2 mm (1.5" – 3") |
| Ribbon Length | Max 450 m | — |
| Ribbon Width | Max 110 mm (4.3") | — |
| Interface | USB 2.0 Device + USB 2.0 Host + RS-232 Serial + Ethernet; optional Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.2 | USB 2.0 (Host/Device) + RS-232 Serial + Ethernet; Optional Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + GPIO + Parallel |
| Programming Language | Supports 9 competitive printer language simulations (including TSPL, PGL, ZPL, etc.) | Printronix PGL RFID; Compatible with Zebra, Sato, Avery Denison (Monarch) RFID command sets |
| Display | 3.5" color LCD + 9 buttons | Color LCD + buttons |
| Construction | bi-fold side panel | Die-cast aluminum alloy frame, metal side cover |
| MTBF | Up to 12,000 hours | — |
| Operating Temp | 0 – 40°C | — |
| RFID Protocol | — | UHF EPCglobal Gen2 (ISO 18000-63) |
| RFID Frequency | — | 860 – 960 MHz UHF |
| Supported Inlay | — | Standard UHF Gen2 tags; on-metal RFID asset tags (up to 1.2 mm thick); compatible with validation lists maintained by Printronix (mainstream chips such as Impinj / NXP) |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (21 spec rows compared).