Honeywell PC42t vs TSC T6000e RFID
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.
Industrial printer with integrated RFID encoding capability. Supports UHF RFID tag programming and is compatible with Zebra ZPL commands for seamless migration. High-speed 356 mm/s printing with reliable RFID calibration makes it essential for smart warehousing and supply chain tracking.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PC42t and TSC T6000e RFID are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC42t suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. TSC T6000e RFID 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 T6000e RFID |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) | 203 / 300 / 600 dpi (depending on model) |
| Print Speed | 4 ips | 14 ips / 12 ips / 6 ips |
| Print Width | Max 104.1 mm (4.1") | 4-inch: 104 mm; 6-inch: 168 mm |
| Memory | 64 MB DRAM / 64 MB Flash | 512 MB RAM / 128 MB Flash (SD card expandable to 32 GB) |
| Sensors | Gap sensor + black mark sensor + print head open sensor | — |
| Media Types | Roll or folding sheet: label/tag/continuous/die-cut (thermal or thermal transfer) | Continuous paper / folding / die-cut labels / tags / tickets / film / RFID tags |
| Media Width | 25.4 – 110 mm (1 – 4.3") | 4-inch: 114.3 mm (4.5") maximum; 6-inch: 180 mm maximum |
| Media Roll OD | Max 127 mm (5") | — |
| Media Core | 25.4 mm (1") | 38.1 – 76.2 mm (1.5" – 3") |
| Ribbon Length | Up to 300 m (984 ft) | — |
| Ribbon Width | Max 109.2 mm (4.3") | — |
| 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 (Host/Device) + RS-232 Serial + Ethernet; Optional Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + GPIO + Parallel |
| Programming Language | Direct Protocol (DP) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim (ZPL II) / DPL | Printronix PGL RFID; Compatible with Zebra, Sato, Avery Denison (Monarch) RFID command sets |
| Power | External transformer 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz, output 24 VDC 2.5 A | — |
| Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) | — |
| Dimensions | 297 × 226 × 177 mm (11.7 × 8.9 × 7.0") | — |
| RFID Protocol | — | UHF EPCglobal Gen2 (ISO 18000-63) |
| RFID Frequency | — | 860 – 960 MHz UHF |
| Supported Inlay | — | Standard UHF Gen2 tags; on-metal RFID asset tags (up to 1.2 mm thick); compatible with validation lists maintained by Printronix (mainstream chips such as Impinj / NXP) |
| Display | — | Color LCD + buttons |
| Construction | — | Die-cast aluminum alloy frame, metal side cover |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (23 spec rows compared).