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 | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 4 ips | 305 mm/s (12 ips) |
| Print Width | Max 104.1 mm (4.1") | 168 mm (6.61") |
| 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 labels / black mark (bottom only) / folded / notched |
| Media Width | 25.4 – 110 mm (1 – 4.3") | Max 172.7 mm (6.8") |
| 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 450 m |
| Ribbon Width | Max 109.2 mm (4.3") | 50.8 – 178 mm (2" – 7") |
| 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 | Parallel |
| Programming Language | Direct Protocol (DP) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim (ZPL II) / DPL | TSPL-EZD |
| Power | External transformer 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz, output 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 | — | High performance 32-bit RISC |
| Display | — | 4.3" color LCD + buttons |
| Construction | — | Die-cast metal printing mechanism, transparent viewing window |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (22 spec rows compared).