Honeywell PC42t vs TSC MH261
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.
6-inch wide industrial printer, ideal for wide logistics labels and large-area manufacturing labels.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PC42t and TSC MH261 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC42t suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. TSC MH261 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 MH261 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | 熱感式 / 熱轉印 (Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer) | 熱感式 / 熱轉印 (Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer) |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 最高 101.6 mm/s (4 ips) | 305 mm/s (12 ips) |
| Print Width | 最大 104.1 mm (4.1") | 168 mm (6.61") |
| Memory | 64 MB DRAM / 64 MB Flash | 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash（microSD 擴充至 32 GB） |
| Sensors | 間距（Gap）感應器 + 黑標感應器 + 印字頭開啟感應器 | 標籤間距 (Gap) + 黑標 (Black Mark，僅底部) + 印字頭開啟 + 碳帶結束 |
| Media Types | 捲筒或折頁：標籤 / 吊牌 / 連續 / 模切（熱感或熱轉印） | 連續紙 / 模切標籤 / 黑標（僅底部）/ 折頁 / 缺口 |
| Media Width | 25.4 – 110 mm (1 – 4.3") | 最大 172.7 mm (6.8") |
| Media Roll OD | 最大 127 mm (5") | 最大 203.2 mm (8") |
| Media Core | 25.4 mm (1") | 38.1 / 76.2 mm (1.5" / 3") |
| Ribbon Length | 最長 300 m (984 ft) | 最大 450 m |
| Ribbon Width | 最大 109.2 mm (4.3") | 50.8 – 178 mm (2" – 7") |
| Ribbon Core | 12.7 / 25.4 mm (0.5" / 1")，支援雙軸心切換 | — |
| Interface | 標配 USB 2.0 + USB Host；選配 RS-232 Serial 或 Serial + Ethernet | Ethernet + RS-232 + Centronics (Parallel) + USB 2.0 + USB Host + GPIO；選配 Wi-Fi / Bluetooth |
| Programming Language | Direct Protocol (DP) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim (ZPL II) / DPL | TSPL-EZD |
| Power | 外接變壓器 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz，輸出 24 VDC 2.5 A | — |
| Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) | 17.8 kg (39.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 297 × 226 × 177 mm (11.7 × 8.9 × 7.0") | 357 (W) × 313 (H) × 514 (D) mm |
| Max Print Length | — | 14,732 mm (580") |
| CPU | — | 高效能 32-bit RISC |
| Display | — | 4.3" 彩色 LCD + 按鍵 |
| Construction | — | 壓鑄金屬列印機構，透明觀察窗 |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (22 spec rows compared).