Pictured: Kyocera TPA Series thermal printhead for barcode labels
Kyocera Corporation has revealed the new “TPA Series” thermal printhead for barcode applications, which delivers exceptional printing quality at an impressive speed of 250 mm per second (mm/s), has an expanded head mounting tolerance and has an excellent environmental resistance and low wear for long distance running. These printheads will enhance productivity in many fields, including distribution, food processing, and healthcare. Full-scale production is planned for August 2025.
| Product name | “TPA Series” thermal printhead for barcode labels |
| Model number | TPA-108-8TCC2-PFS TPA-108-8TCC2-PFS2 TPA-108-8TCC2-PFS3 |
| Applications | Barcode labels Desktop printers |
| Mass production | August 2025 |
Development Background
In today’s modern society, the volume of logistics, and its digital demands, continues to intensify. In the food processing industry, barcode printing demand has surged with rising requirements to provide product and delivery details, including mandatory nutritional information. In conjuction to rising demands, methods to improve global operational efficiencies and decrease labour costs are also required. Faster, more durable thermal printheads for printing labels and barcodes are needed for reliable, high-volume and varied applications.
Features of the New TPS Series:
１．High-quality printing at the industry’s fastest speed (250 mm/sec.)
Kyocera’s unique heating element formation technology has allegedly achieved the industry’s fastest printing speed of 250 mm/sec. Even at high printing speeds, the printing remains clear from start to finish, with higher definition and quality.
２．Flexible head mounting positions support a wide variety of print media.
To achieve high print quality, the conventional head structure has been improved, and heat conduction from the heating element has been enhanced for broader head mounting position tolerance. Stable, high-quality printing is now possible on a wide variety of print media across the entire printing width.
３．Withstands severe environmental conditions, offering reduced wear and extended life
The TPA Series provides improved corrosion and wear resistance through Kyocera’s unique film deposition technology. As a result, the printhead’s superior robustness even under severe environmental conditions contributes to a longer lifespan than previously achieved, based on internal testing, with less wear over extended duty cycles.
