C SeriesFor Tech Support Call: One Printer for Your Entire Enterprise!Ideal for both mid-range and desktop printer applications. C Series printers deliver exceptional value, durability, and performance in a small footprint. The C Series provided a thermal printing solution that combines state-of-the-art technology with cost effectiveness and a variety of unique functions and features. |  Download C Series Spec Sheet |
Thermal Barcode Technology
Most of the technology that accompanies thermal barcode printing is considered industry standard, however CognitiveTPG has incorporated some unique, industry only technology into its C Series printers as well as some additional functionality.
To learn more about the Technology Solutions unique to the CognitiveTPG printers click here:
- USB A Host Capabilities
- CPL Programming Language
- LCD Interface
STANDARD TECHNOLOGY
Barcodes
CognitiveTPG thermal barcode printers meet stringent quality standards to ensure barcode data is printed on media with the highest accuracy and scan ability. Our printers can print both 1D linear and 2D barcode images with exceptional printing quality that is compatible with a wide range of scanning.
Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
There are two basic methodologies used by thermal printhead technology - Direct Thermal (DT) and Thermal Transfer (TT). Both technologies are supported by the C Series printers and offer various benefits for the application. To learn more benefits of direct or thermal transfer media and supplies, please consult the consumables guide or contact our Media specialist team at 720-221-9442 or Toll Free: +1-800-732-8950.
Communication Interfaces
Computers and their peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, etc., communicate with each other using a variety of different communication methods. The C Series printers offer a full communication connectivity suite.
- Ethernet: Most computer networks, including local-area networks such as the one in your office and home, use this kind of connection to tie together all the computers and printers on the network. Every device on the network has an address which other devices can use to send messages to it. The advantage of using a network connection is that the C Series printer can be used by any number of computers on the network.
- USB-B (Device): USB, or Universal Serial Bus, is a high-speed connection used to form one-to-one connections between computers and peripheral devices. There are a few different connectors in the USB family. The ‘B’ connector is used on the ‘device-side’ of a USB line and tells you that the device will be ‘owned’ or ‘used by’ the other device. The advantage of USB is that it provides very fast communication directly to a computer without the need for a network.
- USB-A (Host): USB-A has the same characteristics as USB-B; but when you use the ‘A’ port you are indicating that, of the two devices being connected, the printer is the host. A C Series printer can host USB devices such as keyboards, keypads, and flash drives. You can use a keyboard connected directly to the printer to tell it what to print, and you can use a flash drive to upgrade the printer’s software.
- Serial & Parallel*: Serial and Parallel connections are available on most systems, including older printers. For integration into existing systems with legacy hardware, you can usually rely on serial and parallel connections when network and USB hardware are unavailable. This port requires a specific custom serial cable or parallel cable.