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CognitiveTPG · Desktop Printers
CognitiveTPG Advantage DLX DBD42 Thermal Label Printer
$274.99$649.99
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203
DPI Resolution
5 ips
Print Speed
4"
Print Width
4x6 die-cut DT
Labels
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Why buy your printer from us?
- Tested twice by our technicians, not drop-shipped
- Free install included. A support case after 30 days is $44.99 per device.
- 2-year warranty included on printers
- Ships by 3pm CT on business days
- 30-day returns. A restocking fee can apply.
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CognitiveTPG Advantage DLX DBD42 Ther...
Est. price $274.99
About this printer
A 4-inch thermal desk for shipping labels
The CognitiveTPG Advantage DLX DBD42 direct thermal printer offers the best value in a basic desktop printer, featuring a fast 5 inches per second print speed to meet your low- to medium-volume printing requirements. The Advantage DLX DBD42 has a sleek and compact design, boasts the smallest footprint in a 4’1-inch desktop printer, and supports a variety of applications and industries.
The Advantage DLX DBD42 comes with standard with Cognitive Programming Language (CPL), EcPL and ZcPL language emulation. USB and Serial interface connectivity for easy integration into existing systems. Well-suited to any industry, the reliable Advantage DLX DBD42 desktop printer is a smart investment that’s always a perfect fit.
These printers are used and approved by all major shipping companies and postage softwares, including: UPS, FEDEX, DHL, USPS, Stamps.com, and Endicia.✱ 1
CognitiveTPG Advantage DLX DBD42 Printer Specifications
- Product Condition: Tested and Refurbished
- Interface: USB (A & B ), Serial and Parallel
- Resolution: 203 dpi
- Max Print Width: 4.1”
- Max Print Speed: 5 ips
- Cognitive Advantage DLX DBD42 Thermal Label Printer Includes: Label Printer, Power Cord, USB Cord, and 1 Starter Roll of Thermal Label Printer Paper
- Adjustable Size Paper: (Standard) 4×6, (Optional) Adjustable Rails
- Windows Drivers: XP, Vista, Windows 7, 8, 10, MAC OS X.
✱ 1Compatibility determined by third party application support
- Intake test, then a second test before it ships
- Connection options shown at checkout when this model offers them
- 2-year warranty included; 3, 4, and 5-year options at checkout
- Free label design software and free install support included
Specifications
Everything you need to know, no manual required
| Metric | What It Means | Your Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Print methodDirect Thermal | Heat darkens the label. No ink, toner, or ribbon. | Match media (and ribbon, if TT) to this method. |
| Resolution203 DPI | Print density. 203 dpi is standard shipping; 300/600 dpi is finer text and barcodes. | Higher DPI costs speed on Datamax I-46xx class machines. |
| Print speed5 ips | How fast the printer can move media (OEM max). | Industrial 10–12 ips desks outrun a 4 ips LP2844 on bulk batches. |
| Max print width4" | Widest media this model can print. | 4″ class takes standard 4×6 shipping labels. |
| Print languageCPL | Command language the host/app speaks (ZPL, EPL, DPL, IPL, ESC/POS, DYMO, …). | Match this to your software — or call (312) 416-1518. |
| Typical media4x6 die-cut DT | Stock this class is built for. | Do not load DYMO cassettes in a Zebra, or 4×6 rolls in a 2-inch/receipt printer. |
| Media width2.0″–4.25″ | Label + liner width this model can track (OEM). | 4×6 shipping stock is 4″ wide. 2-inch desks cannot take it. |
| Max roll OD4.7″ (119 mm) | Largest media roll that fits the cover. | Desktop 5″ rolls are not industrial 8″ OD stock. |
| Max print lengthUp to 322″ @ 203 dpi | Longest label the standard memory can image (OEM). | A 4×6 shipping label is well under this limit. |
| Media sensorsBlack bar, notch, and gap | How the printer finds the gap or black mark. | Die-cut 4×6 uses the gap sensor; black-mark stock uses the reflective sensor. |
| Memory (OEM)16 MB RAM (DLXi sheet) | Standard Flash / RAM on the public spec sheet. | Inferred-public-spec — this refurbished unit is not a TPO lab measurement. |
| Connectivity (typical)USB | Ports commonly on this class. This refurbished unit’s exact ports are the variants on the buy box. | Pick USB vs Ethernet vs Wi-Fi in the buy box when this listing offers Connection options. |
| Warranty2-year included | Parts and labor on refurbished printers from TPO. | Optional 3-year add-on SKU at checkout. Not a 5-year upgrade. |
- CognitiveTPG Advantage DLX DBD42 Thermal Label Printer (tested & refurbished)
- Power adapter and cord
- USB cable
- Ethernet / network cable
- Wi-Fi setup, no extra cable required
- Starter roll of 4×6 direct thermal labels (when this pack includes them)
- Quick start guide
This 4-inch thermal printer is meant for shipping-label stock. Compatible sizes when listed:
Direct thermal printers do not use ribbon. Thermal transfer models need ribbon for durable labels. Match media to this printer's width and method.
Software Compatibility
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Model Comparison
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|---|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal | Direct Thermal | Direct Thermal |
| Best For | ? | Occasional shipping, budget setups | Labels that need to last outdoors or in cold storage |
| Print Speed | 5 ips | 5 ips | 5 ips |
| Connectivity | USB · Ethernet · Wi-Fi | USB | USB · Ethernet · Wi-Fi |
| Ribbon Required? | No | No | For transfer mode |
| Warranty | 2-year included | 2-year included | 2-year included |
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FAQ
Questions people ask before buying
Quick answers before you add to cart.
Every unit passes a full functional test on intake, print quality, connectivity, and mechanical parts, then a second test right before it's packed and shipped. You'll get an intake report noting exactly what was checked. This isn't a "used, as-is" listing.
Both cover parts and labor. The 2-year is included free with every printer. The 3-year extended warranty is an add-on at checkout if this printer runs regularly in a business.
Use the compatibility checker on this page when shown. Pairings are inferred from public specs, not a TPO-tested guarantee. Call (312) 416-1518 (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm CST) before you buy if you are unsure.
Use direct thermal 4×6 (or the sizes in Compatible Media) for direct thermal desks. Thermal transfer models need ribbon. Confirm width in Specs.
Every printer includes free install support by phone or email for the life of the printer, not just a return window. Most setups take about 10 minutes. Start with Setup Studio, or call (312) 416-1518 (Mon–Fri 10am–6pm CST).
Ask for an RMA within 30 days of receipt. A restocking fee applies. The returns page has the fees and what we cannot take back.
Orders placed before the daily cutoff (shown live in the buy box) ship the same day on business days. You'll get tracking as soon as it leaves our warehouse.