{"id":11189,"date":"2015-03-04T09:19:29","date_gmt":"2015-03-04T15:19:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/?p=11189"},"modified":"2019-09-06T13:57:18","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T19:57:18","slug":"tscs-alpha-3r-alpha-4l-mobile-printers-now-mfi-certified","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/tscs-alpha-3r-alpha-4l-mobile-printers-now-mfi-certified\/","title":{"rendered":"TSC&#8217;s Alpha-3R, Alpha-4L Mobile Printers Now MFi Certified"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-03-04_0918.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11190\" src=\"http:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-03-04_0918.png\" alt=\"2015-03-04_0918\" width=\"333\" height=\"237\" align=\"right\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-03-04_0918.png 497w, https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/2015-03-04_0918-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/tsc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TSC<\/a> has received <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Apple<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0license approval of its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/tsc\/alpha-3r.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alpha-3R<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/tsc\/alpha-4l.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alpha-4L<\/a> handheld mobile printers, certifying them as an <a href=\"https:\/\/developer.apple.com\/programs\/mfi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MFi hardware accessories<\/a>.\u00c2\u00a0The licensing enables TSC to advertise the Alpha-3R and Alpha-4L as Apple-approved MFi devices and display MFi-related logos on their product packaging.<\/p>\n<p>Operating in Bluetooth mode, the Alpha-3R can print receipts, tickets, proof of delivery, invoices and other documentation direct from iPhone and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/apple\/ipadair.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPad<\/a> Apple devices. \u00c2\u00a0The Alpha-4L can print direct from iPhone, iPad and iPod devices. The result: increased transaction efficiency and improved worker productivity.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->The lightweight Alpha-3R and Alpha-4L are ideally suited for creating on-demand labels, receipts, tickets and other items, making them ideally suited for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/industry-solutions\/manufacturing.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">manufacturing<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/industry-solutions\/transportation.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> transportation\/logistics<\/a>,\u00c2\u00a0and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/industry-solutions\/retail.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">retail<\/a>\u00c2\u00a0industries. With their high-speed processors and extensive memory, both units can print at speeds of up to 4 inches per second. They also accommodate large paper rolls, eliminating frequent roll changes.<\/p>\n<p>The Alpha-3R and Alpha-4L are not only fast, but also rugged. The Alpha-3R features an IP54-rated protective case that is resistant to dust and water, along with a tough rubber over-mold design that allows the unit to withstand a 5-foot drop and keep printing. The Alpha-4L\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s plastic design with rubber over-mold construction that withstands 1.5 m drop and also features an IP-54-rated protective case that is built to withstand a 6-foot drop.<\/p>\n<p>Both printers are equipped with high-capacity rechargeable Lithium Ion batteries \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the Alpha-3R a 2500 mAh battery and the Alpha-4L at 5800 mAh battery \u00e2\u20ac\u201c that allow the units to print receipts for up to 12 hours on a single battery charge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Applications for the Alpha-3R and Alpha-4L include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"main-body\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/market-applications\/route-accounting.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Direct store deliveries (DSD)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/market-applications\/field.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Field repair\/installation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/market-applications\/pos.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mobile point-of-sale<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/industry-solutions\/government\/state-local\/ecitation.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Parking citations<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Mobile ticketing<\/li>\n<li>Onboard transportation ticketing<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/industry-solutions\/utilities.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Utility billing\/meter reading<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TSC has received Apple\u00c2\u00a0license approval of its Alpha-3R and Alpha-4L handheld mobile printers, certifying them as an MFi hardware accessories.\u00c2\u00a0The licensing enables TSC to advertise the Alpha-3R and Alpha-4L as Apple-approved MFi devices and display MFi-related logos on their product packaging. 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