

Toshiba BA420T Compact Barcode Printer
A compact clamshell 4-inch thermal printer from Toshiba Tec that brings 8 ips mid-range performance to offices and retail stores.
- Compact clamshell design with drop-in media loading
- Up to 8 ips at 203 or 300 dpi
- 450 m ribbon capacity
- USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth and NFC as standard
Toshiba BA420T Compact Barcode Printer overview
The BA420T is the space-saving clamshell model in Toshiba Tec's BA400 series. Its smaller footprint and drop-in media loading are intended for offices, shops and other places where bench space is limited but industrial-style performance is wanted.
It shares the BA410T's print engine: 203 or 300 dpi at up to 8 ips, 450 m ribbons and a guide duty cycle of about 5,000 labels per day, with media rolls up to 152.4 mm in diameter.
Connectivity includes USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth and NFC as standard, and it emulates common printer languages for easy replacement of other brands. Cutter, peel-off, interface and UHF RFID options are available.
Key features
- Compact clamshell design with drop-in media loading
- Up to 8 ips at 203 or 300 dpi
- 450 m ribbon capacity
- USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth and NFC as standard
- Emulations: ZPL II, SBPL, DPL, EPL, IPL
- SOTI Connect certified
- Optional cutter, peel-off and UHF RFID modules
Technical specifications
| Print method | Thermal transfer / Direct thermal |
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| Resolution | 203 dpi / 300 dpi |
| Max. print speed | 8 ips (203.2 mm/s) |
| Max. print width | 104 mm (GS12) / 105.7 mm (TS12) |
| Max. print length | 1,498 mm |
| Memory | 128 MB Flash ROM, 128 MB SRAM |
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| Media width | DT 22 - 118 mm; TT 22 - 114 mm |
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| Media thickness | DT 0.08 - 0.17 mm; TT 0.1 - 0.17 mm |
| Roll size | Max. 152.4 mm OD; core 38 / 40 / 42 / 76.2 mm |
| Ribbon | Width 60 - 110 mm; max 450 m; 25.4 mm core |
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| Interfaces | USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100 (IPv4/IPv6), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, NFC; optional parallel, serial, expansion I/O |
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| Emulation | ZPL II, SBPL, DPL, EPL, IPL; TPCL and BCI |
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| User interface | Graphic LCD 128 x 64, 2 LEDs, 3 keys |
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| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 245 x 350 x 332 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Power | AC 100 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz |
Specifications are based on the manufacturer’s published information and may change. Please confirm critical requirements with our team before ordering.
Applications & supported media
Applications and industries
Supported media and consumables
- Paper and coated labels
- Synthetic, PET and polyimide labels
- Thermal transfer ribbons
- UHF RFID labels (with RFID kit)
Ask us to confirm compatible labels, ribbons or other consumables for your model.
Related solutions
Downloads & datasheets
About Toshiba
Toshiba Tec Corporation, part of the Toshiba group in Japan, manufactures barcode printers alongside retail POS systems. Its barcode range covers industrial printers, desktop printers and mobile printers.
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