TSC 170829-001 6" Cutter Tray Field Kit
Overview
The TSC 170829-001 is a 6" cutter tray field service kit designed to retrofit or replace the media-finishing assembly on TSC thermal transfer label printers. This kit solves the field replacement problem — when a cutter tray fails or requires maintenance in an active high-volume printing environment, you can swap it without pulling the entire printer offline. Weight is 2.65 lb, making it portable for on-site service calls.
Compatibility
This field kit is compatible with TSC T5X06 and T8X06 thermal transfer printer models. The 6" tray dimension matches the standard media width these printers support. Do not attempt installation on other TSC printer families or different manufacturers — the mechanical interface and ribbon cartridge positioning are specific to the T5X06/T8X06 series.
Installation Notes
Field replacement typically requires removing the existing cutter tray assembly, disengaging the media feed roller, and mounting the new tray to the existing bracket points. No firmware updates or recalibration are needed — this is a mechanical swap. Allow 15–20 minutes for a technician familiar with the printer chassis. If you are unfamiliar with thermal printer internals, request the TSC field service manual for your specific printer model before attempting installation.