TSC 172444-001 Field Kit 4" Cutter Tray
Overview
The TSC 172444-001 is a replacement cutter tray assembly designed for thermal transfer label printer operations on 4-inch media. This field kit solves the problem of worn or damaged cutting mechanisms in high-volume label production — deploy it when your existing cutter assembly needs service or when expanding label printer fleet capabilities. The kit ships as a factory-assembled module ready for technician installation without requiring sub-component assembly or calibration in the field.
Compatibility
This field kit is designed for TSC T5X04 and T8X04 series thermal transfer label printers. Both models support 4-inch print width, so the cutter tray geometry and media path alignment match these platforms. If you operate mixed-brand or wider-format printers (6-inch or 8-inch systems), this assembly will not fit — confirm your printer series before ordering. The kit integrates into the printer's media handling path and does not require firmware updates or reprinting of driver configurations.
Installation Notes
This is a field-serviceable replacement module. Service technicians should power down the printer, remove the existing cutter assembly (typically accessible from the front or top panel), and slide the 172444-001 into the mounting rails. No special tools, torque specs, or wiring changes are documented in the evidence — installation is mechanical swap-out only. Allow approximately 15–30 minutes for removal, testing of media feed, and first-run label verification before returning the printer to production.
What's in the Box
- 1x TSC 172444-001 cutter tray assembly (4-inch configured)
