The W3130 is the dedicated serial (RS232) printer accessory for the Accuris Series Dx and Tx analytical balances — produces printed weighing tickets directly from the balance via the on-instrument RS232 output port. Useful for GLP / GMP workflows where each weighing event requires an attached paper record (mass + timestamp + balance ID + optional header) for the lab notebook or batch record, and for regulated environments where printed paper records are part of the QM workflow alongside or instead of digital data export.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | W3130 |
| Type | Serial (RS232) printer for Accuris Series Dx and Tx analytical balances |
| Compatible balances | Accuris Series Dx and Tx analytical-balance models |
| Connection | RS232 serial cable to balance output port |
| Function | Printed weighing tickets — mass + (typically) timestamp + balance identifier |
| Power | Mains-powered printer accessory |
| Shipping weight | 2.0 lbs |
Datasheet detail note (FQ-014): Paper format (roll width, paper type), print speed, mechanism (impact / thermal), and exact RS232 protocol details are not stated in the available brochure-extract corpus and are intentionally not stated here rather than guessed. Confirm full printer specifications at quote with Accuris.
When to Order This SKU vs the W3300-TP Thermal Printer
The Accuris balance catalog ships two printer accessories with different scopes:
| Printer SKU | Compatibility | Connection | When to pick |
| W3130 (this SKU) | Accuris Series Dx and Tx analytical balances specifically | RS232 serial | Workflows on the Dx / Tx analytical-balance series where the standard serial printer is the on-instrument accessory match |
| W3300-TP | W3100 / W3200 / W3300 balance families | (per W3300-TP page) | Workflows on the broader W3100 / W3200 / W3300 balance lineup needing a thermal-paper printer at lower price |
Pick the W3130 when the lab is on the Series Dx / Tx analytical balances and needs the matched serial-printer accessory. Pick the W3300-TP when the lab needs a broader-compatibility thermal printer across the W3100 / W3200 / W3300 catalog.
When to Order This SKU
Order the W3130 when:
- GLP / GMP regulated workflows — institutional QM systems where each weighing event requires an attached paper ticket for the batch record, lot release, or sample-prep documentation
- Workflows without PC connectivity — analytical-balance benches that don't connect to a PC for digital data export and rely on the printed ticket as the primary data-output path
- Printed paper records as the QM standard — labs whose ISO 17025, GMP, or institutional QA procedure mandates a printed weighing record attached to the notebook or batch record
- Operator-facing immediate-print workflow — workflows where the operator wants the tare / sample / net-mass record immediately printed as a checklist item before moving to the next weighing
- Multi-balance benches — benches running multiple analytical balances where a dedicated per-balance printer simplifies per-event documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
Which balances is the W3130 compatible with? The Accuris Series Dx and Tx analytical balances, via their on-instrument RS232 output port.
How does the W3130 connect? By RS232 serial cable from the balance output port to the printer. Confirm cable inclusion or operator-supply at order.
What does the W3130 produce? Printed weighing tickets — mass plus, typically, timestamp and balance identifier — for GLP/GMP and other paper-record QM workflows.
When should I choose the W3300-TP instead? Pick the W3300-TP thermal printer for the broader W3100 / W3200 / W3300 balance lineup at lower cost. The W3130 is the matched serial printer for the Dx / Tx analytical balances.
Is printer paper included? No. Paper (and ribbon, if applicable) is an operator-supplied recurring consumable — confirm paper format at order.
Ordering & Configuration
Cabling. RS232 serial cable connection from the balance output port to the printer; confirm cable inclusion at order or whether the cable is operator-supplied.
Paper / consumable supply. Printer paper (and ribbon, if applicable) is an operator-supplied recurring consumable — confirm paper format (roll width, paper type) at quote so the lab can establish a supply chain.
Compatibility verification. Confirm at quote that the lab's analytical-balance model is in the Accuris Series Dx / Tx family (vs the W3100 / W3200 / W3300 families that pair with the W3300-TP thermal printer instead).
Confirm at quote: balance model in use (Dx / Tx series confirmation), GLP / GMP workflow context (printed-record requirement), paper format and supply chain, RS232 cable inclusion, and lead time.
Warranty: Per Accuris standard warranty terms — confirm at quote.
Accuris balance accessory family:
- W3120 — Compact anti-static ionizer (workflow-quality accessory)
- W3130 (this product) — Serial printer (RS232) for Dx / Tx analytical balances
- W3140 — Communication kit + iWeight software (RS232-to-USB converter + data-collection software for PC export)
- W3141 — Communication kit + iWeight PRO software (21 CFR Part 11 compliant variant)
- W3300-TP — Thermal printer (broader compatibility across W3100 / W3200 / W3300)
Pick the W3130 for printed paper records on the Dx / Tx analytical balances. Pick W3140 / W3141 for digital data export to PC. Pick W3300-TP for thermal printing on the broader W3100 / W3200 / W3300 lineup.
