HONEYWELL PC42E-D Direct Thermal Black USB - Etiketten-/Labeldrucker - Farbig

The Honeywell PC42E-D stands out in the entry-level desktop printer class by combining a compact, no-nonsense design with genuine industrial DNA. Unlike many budget printers that compromise on media handling or durability, this direct thermal workhorse supports a full 104 mm print width and media rolls up to 127 mm in diameter, making it equally at home printing shipping labels in a busy warehouse or price tags in a retail back office. Its dual USB host and device ports let you connect a scanner or keyboard directly to the printer, enabling standalone operation without a PC—a rare convenience at this price point.

Highlights

• Direct thermal printing at 203 dpi for crisp barcodes, text, and graphics
• Fast print speeds up to 100 mm/s (4 ips) to keep pace with high-volume labeling
• Supports media widths from 25.4 mm to 110 mm and roll diameters up to 127 mm
• USB 2.0 device and host ports for flexible connectivity and standalone use
• 128 MB Flash and 64 MB SDRAM for storing multiple label formats and fonts
• Multi-language printer emulations: ESim (EPL), ZSim (ZPL II), DPL, IPL, and Direct Protocol
• Robust 32-bit RISC processor for fast label processing
• External universal power supply (100–240 V AC) for worldwide use

In daily use

Setting up the PC42E-D is refreshingly simple: load a roll of labels, connect via USB, and you're ready to print. The gap, black mark, and notch sensors automatically detect label boundaries, reducing calibration time. The printer handles both roll-fed and fan-fold media, and the adjustable media core adapts to 25.4 mm or 38.1 mm cores. In a busy shipping department, the 100 mm/s speed means a stack of 4x6 inch labels is done in minutes, while the 2000 mm maximum print length accommodates long receipts or shelf tags. The USB host port allows direct connection of a barcode scanner for standalone label reprinting—ideal for warehouse floor operations.

Full specifications

• Print technology: Direct thermal
• Print resolution: 203 x 203 dpi
• Maximum print speed: 100 mm/s (4 ips)
• Maximum print width: 104 mm (4.09 inches)
• Maximum print length: 2000 mm (78.7 inches)
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 device (Type B), USB host (Type A)
• Memory: 128 MB Flash, 64 MB SDRAM
• Printer languages: ESim (EPL), ZSim (ZPL II), DPL, IPL, Direct Protocol
• Media types: Roll-fed or fan-fold labels, tags, continuous thermal paper
• Media width: 25.4 mm to 110 mm (1 to 4.3 inches)
• Max media roll diameter: 127 mm (5 inches)
• Media core diameter: 25.4 mm or 38.1 mm (1 or 1.5 inches)
• Sensors: Gap, black mark, notch, continuous
• Processor: 32-bit RISC
• Power supply: External universal switching power supply (100–240 V AC)
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
• Barcode support: All major 1D and 2D symbologies
• Colour: Black

Final note

For businesses that need reliable, no-fuss label printing without the complexity of thermal transfer ribbons, the Honeywell PC42E-D delivers exactly that—and its USB host port opens up standalone workflows that many competitors simply can't match.