Argox CP-2140 Ribbons & Labels
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The Argox CP-2140 is a desktop thermal transfer and direct thermal printer, one of 2 models in the CP Compact Desktop range. Media loads as rolls up to 5" in diameter on cores of 0.5" / 1" / 1.5", and fanfold stacks are supported too. Ribbons run up to 984 ft, 4.33" wide, on a 1" core. It prints up to 4.1" wide and takes media up to 4.33".
Argox CP-2140 media specifications
- Printing technology
- Thermal transfer + Direct thermal
- Maximum print width
- 4.1"
- Maximum media width
- 4.33"
- Roll core sizes
- 0.5" / 1" / 1.5"
- Maximum roll diameter
- 5"
- Fanfold media
- Yes
- Ribbon core
- 1"
- Maximum ribbon width
- 4.33"
- Maximum ribbon length
- 984 ft (300 m)
- Ribbon ink side
- Either — face in or face out
Verified Specifications checked against the manufacturer’s published documentation.
Argox CP-2140 — Frequently Asked Questions
What printing method does the Argox CP-2140 use?
The Argox CP-2140 does both. In thermal transfer mode it prints through a ribbon for durable, long-life labels; in direct thermal mode it prints straight onto heat-sensitive stock with no ribbon at all, which is how most shipping labels are produced.
Which thermal transfer ribbons fit the Argox CP-2140?
The Argox CP-2140 takes thermal transfer ribbons up to 4.33" wide, up to 984 ft (300 m) long, on a 1" core, wound either coated side in or out. Wax suits coated paper labels, wax-resin handles synthetics and heavier handling, and full resin is the choice for chemical, solvent and outdoor exposure.
Which label sizes can the Argox CP-2140 print?
The Argox CP-2140 accepts media up to 4.33" wide, with a maximum print width of 4.1". Any narrower label will run as well, so long as the roll core and outside diameter also fit the media bay — width alone is not enough.
Which roll cores and diameters suit the Argox CP-2140?
The Argox CP-2140 takes rolls on 0.5" / 1" / 1.5" cores, with a maximum roll diameter of 5". A roll on a larger core will not seat on the spindle, and one over the diameter limit will not let the cover close.
Can the Argox CP-2140 print 4" × 6" shipping labels?
Yes — 4" × 6" sits inside this printer's media width, and it prints them as direct thermal with no ribbon, which is the standard setup for courier and marketplace labels.
Can the Argox CP-2140 use fanfold labels?
Yes. The Argox CP-2140 accepts fan-folded stacks as well as rolls. A fanfold box holds far more labels than a roll of equivalent footprint, so it is the cheaper way to run high volume — the trade-off is bench space behind the printer.
Does the Argox CP-2140 take 3-inch core rolls?
No. The Argox CP-2140 takes 0.5" / 1" / 1.5" cores. A 3" core roll — the usual industrial format — will not fit its spindle, so check the core before ordering, not just the label size.
Where can I buy labels and ribbons for the Argox CP-2140 in Canada?
Vantage Labels stocks blank thermal labels and printer ribbons that fit the Argox CP-2140, shipped from Canadian stock. Everything listed on this page has been checked against the printer's published media specifications — width, core, roll diameter and ribbon format — rather than matched on the printer's name.
Labels & ribbons that fit the Argox CP-2140
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Labels 6 products
- FitsOriginal price was: $149.99.$129.99Current price is: $129.99. /case$26.00per 1,000
4" wide — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$144.99 /case$24.17per 1,000
4" wide, 1" core, 4.5" OD — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$53.99 /case$13.50per 1,000
4" wide — within this printer's limits.
- Fits$94.99 /case$23.75per 1,000
4" wide — within this printer's limits.
Ribbons 1 product
- Likely fits$115.99 /case$4.83per ribbon
Likely fits — ribbon core size not recorded.
What won’t fit the Argox CP-2140
We check every product against this printer’s published limits, so it’s worth knowing what we deliberately don’t recommend for it — these are the mistakes that cost a return.
Wrong ribbon configuration (core size / ink side) for this printer.
For example: 4.33″ x 243ft Wax Ribbon (Eltron, 36 Ribbons / Case); 4.17″ x 1969ft Wax-Resin Ribbon (Tec, 12 Ribbons / Case); 4.33″ x 299ft Wax Ribbon (Eltron, 36 Ribbons / Case) and 27 more.
Ribbon is 1181 ft; this printer holds up to 984 ft.
For example: 4.02″ x 1181ft Wax-Resin Ribbon (Datamax, 24 Ribbons / Case); 4.02″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra, 24 Ribbons / Case); 4.33″ x 1476ft Enhanced Wax Ribbon (Zebra, 24 Ribbons / Case) and 4 more.
Ribbon is 5.12" wide; this printer takes up to 4.33".
For example: 5.12″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra, 12 Ribbons / Case); 5.98″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra, 12 Ribbons / Case); 6.50″ x 1476ft Wax Ribbon (Zebra, 12 Ribbons / Case).
Other CP Compact Desktop models
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