The W3300-TP is the shared thermal-paper printer accessory for the broader Accuris balance lineup. It produces printed weighing tickets at 2.25-inch paper width from the W3100 / W3100A analytical balances, the W3200 precision balances, and the W3300 precision balances. Thermal-paper printing delivers lower per-print consumable cost vs ribbon-impact printers (no ribbons or ink cartridges to replace), instant printing without warmup, and a quieter operating profile suitable for shared bench environments.
Voltage options: This unit can be ordered with European voltage requirements (230V/50Hz). Contact us to order.
Key Specifications
| SKU | W3300-TP |
| Type | Thermal printer (printed weighing tickets) |
| Compatible balances | W3100 analytical, W3100A analytical, W3200 precision, W3300 precision |
| Paper width | 2.25 inches (industry-standard thermal-printer roll format) |
| Output media | Thermal paper (consumable; sold separately) |
| Function | Printed weighing tickets (mass + tare + net + timestamp + balance ID per balance configuration) |
| Shipping weight | 2.0 lbs |
| List price | $364 |
Datasheet detail note (FQ-014): Connection type (RS232 vs USB vs balance-direct), print speed, characters-per-line, internal battery / mains-powered configuration, and recommended thermal-paper cartridge model 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.
W3300-TP vs W3130: Two Printers, Two Scopes
The Accuris balance catalog ships two printer accessories with different compatibility scopes:
| Printer SKU | Compatibility | Mechanism | Paper format | List price | When to pick |
| W3300-TP (this product) | W3100 / W3200 / W3300 balance families | Thermal | 2.25-inch thermal roll | $364 | Broader balance catalog compatibility, lower acquisition cost, lower per-print consumable cost |
| W3130 | Accuris Series Dx / Tx analytical balances | Serial (per W3130 page) | (per W3130 page) | $737 | Dx / Tx analytical-balance series workflows where the matched serial printer is the documented accessory |
Pick the W3300-TP when the balance is a W3100, W3100A, W3200, or W3300 model. This is the shared printer across the broader Accuris balance lineup. Pick the W3130 when the balance is in the Dx / Tx series specifically.
Why Thermal Printing for Balance Data
Lower per-print consumable cost. Thermal-paper rolls are inexpensive per ticket compared to ribbon-impact printers that consume both paper and ink ribbon. For balance benches that print every weighing event in a high-volume QM workflow, thermal-paper economics are compelling.
Instant printing without warmup. Thermal print heads engage in milliseconds, no warmup time before the ticket prints, no toner to wait on, no impact-pin alignment.
Quieter operation. Thermal printers are essentially silent compared to ribbon-impact printers, which is meaningful in shared-bench analytical labs where the print noise on a heavy-print-day workflow can be a distraction.
2.25-inch industry-standard paper. The 2.25-inch thermal roll format is the industry-standard thermal-printer width (the same format used by retail receipt printers and many lab printers) meaning thermal-paper rolls are widely available and inexpensive on the supply chain.
Thermal-paper longevity caveat. Thermal prints fade over multi-year storage, especially in elevated temperature or UV-exposed environments. For long-term archive workflows where weighing records must be preserved for years, labs should photocopy or scan the thermal ticket into a digital record system rather than relying on the original thermal print.
When to Order This SKU
Order the W3300-TP when:
- Broad balance compatibility. Labs running a mix of W3100 / W3200 / W3300 balances that need a single shared printer model
- Cost-effective print accessory. Workflows where the W3130 serial printer's $737 acquisition is over-spec and the $364 thermal printer is the right tier
- High-volume printing workflows. Per-print thermal-paper economics make the W3300-TP attractive for benches printing many weighing events per day
- Educational laboratories. Undergraduate teaching labs where students print individual weighing tickets as part of the lab-notebook record
- GLP / GMP printed-record workflows. Workflows requiring a printed paper ticket attached to the lab notebook (with the caveat that thermal prints should be photocopied or scanned for multi-year archive retention)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which balances is the W3300-TP compatible with? The Accuris W3100, W3100A, W3200, and W3300 balance families.
What paper does the W3300-TP use? 2.25-inch thermal-paper rolls (industry-standard width; sold separately).
How does the W3300-TP differ from the W3130 printer? The W3300-TP ($364) is a thermal printer for the W3100/W3200/W3300 families; the W3130 ($737) is a serial printer specifically for the Dx/Tx analytical-balance series.
Do thermal prints last for long-term archives? Thermal prints fade over multi-year storage, especially with heat or UV exposure, photocopy or scan tickets into a digital record for long-term retention.
What connection type and print speed does the W3300-TP have? These specs are not stated in the available brochure corpus and should be confirmed with Accuris at quote (per the FQ-014 datasheet note).
Ordering & Configuration
Thermal-paper supply chain. 2.25-inch thermal-paper rolls are widely available on the lab-supply and office-supply channels; confirm at order whether the printer ships with starter paper or whether the lab needs to source rolls separately.
Long-term archive considerations. For workflows requiring multi-year archive retention, plan to photocopy or scan thermal tickets into a digital record system within the first year, thermal prints fade over time, especially in elevated temperature or UV exposure.
Compatibility verification. Confirm at quote that the lab's balance is in the W3100 / W3100A / W3200 / W3300 families (vs Dx / Tx series, which pairs with the W3130 serial printer instead).
Confirm at quote: balance model in use (W3100 / W3100A / W3200 / W3300 confirmation), workflow context (printed-record requirement, archive-retention needs), thermal-paper supply chain plan, 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: Serial printer (RS232) for Dx / Tx analytical balances
- W3140: Communication kit + iWeight software (digital data export)
- W3141: Communication kit + iWeight PRO (21 CFR Part 11 compliant)
- W3300-TP (this product): Thermal printer for W3100 / W3200 / W3300 balances at 2.25-inch paper width
Pick W3300-TP for thermal printing across the W3100 / W3200 / W3300 lineup. Pick W3130 for serial printing on Dx / Tx analytical balances. Pick W3140 / W3141 for digital data export to PC.
