Honeywell PC42t vs TSC MH241
Side-by-side comparison of barcode printers specs, hardware, and features to help you pick the right one for your use case.
Affordable 4-inch desktop thermal transfer printer, supports multiple label language emulations, ideal for low to medium volume printing.
High-performance 4-inch industrial printer, up to 356 mm/s print speed, interchangeable 203/300/600 dpi printheads, ideal for medium to large production lines.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PC42t and TSC MH241 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC42t suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. TSC MH241 is a better fit for lower-cost rollouts with fast part availability. Request a quote and we'll match you to the exact configuration for your workflow.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | Honeywell PC42t | TSC MH241 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 4 ips | 356 mm/s (14 ips) |
| Print Width | Max 104.1 mm (4.1") | 104 mm (4.09") |
| Memory | 64 MB DRAM / 64 MB Flash | 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash (microSD expandable to 32 GB) |
| Sensors | Gap sensor + black mark sensor + print head open sensor | Gap |
| Media Types | Roll or folding sheet: label/tag/continuous/die-cut (thermal or thermal transfer) | Continuous paper/die-cut label/black label/folding/notch/punch/hang tag/wash label |
| Media Width | 25.4 – 110 mm (1 – 4.3") | 20 – 114 mm (0.79" – 4.5") |
| Media Roll OD | Max 127 mm (5") | Max 203.2 mm (8") |
| Media Core | 25.4 mm (1") | 38.1 / 76.2 mm (1.5" / 3") |
| Ribbon Length | Up to 300 m (984 ft) | Max 600 m |
| Ribbon Width | Max 109.2 mm (4.3") | 25.4 – 114.3 mm (1" – 4.5") |
| Ribbon Core | 12.7 / 25.4 mm (0.5" / 1"), supports dual-axis switching | — |
| Interface | Standard USB 2.0 + USB Host; optional RS-232 Serial or Serial + Ethernet | USB 2.0 + Dual USB Host + RS-232 + Ethernet 10/100; optional Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 5.0 / GPIO (DB15F) + Parallel |
| Programming Language | Direct Protocol (DP) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim (ZPL II) / DPL | TSPL-EZD (compatible with EPL, ZPL/ZPL II, DPL) |
| Power | External transformer 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz, output 24 VDC 2.5 A | — |
| Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) | 15.60 kg (34.39 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 297 × 226 × 177 mm (11.7 × 8.9 × 7.0") | 276 (W) × 326 (H) × 502 (D) mm |
| Max Print Length | — | 25,400 mm (1,000") |
| CPU | — | 536 MHz 32-bit RISC |
| Display | — | 3.5" color LCD (320×240) + 6 buttons |
| Construction | — | Aluminum alloy injection molded metal casing, die-cast aluminum printing mechanism, large transparent observation window |
| Certification | — | ENERGY STAR |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (23 spec rows compared).