Honeywell PC42t vs TSC TE200
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.
Entry-level 4-inch desktop direct thermal / thermal transfer label printer with 203 dpi resolution and 400 MHz processor, ideal for office, retail counter and light-duty label printing.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PC42t and TSC TE200 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC42t suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. TSC TE200 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 TE200 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 152 mm/s (6 ips) |
| Print Width | Max 104.1 mm (4.1") | 108 mm (4.25") |
| Memory | 64 MB DRAM / 64 MB Flash | 16 MB SDRAM / 8 MB Flash |
| Sensors | Gap sensor + black mark sensor + print head open sensor | Gap / Black Mark |
| Media Types | Roll or folding sheet: label/tag/continuous/die-cut (thermal or thermal transfer) | Continuous paper / die cut label / black mark / folded / notched |
| Media Width | 25.4 – 110 mm (1 – 4.3") | 20 – 112 mm (0.8" – 4.4") |
| Media Roll OD | Max 127 mm (5") | Max 127 mm (5") |
| Media Core | 25.4 mm (1") | 25.4 – 38 mm (1" – 1.5") |
| Ribbon Length | Up to 300 m (984 ft) | Max 300 m |
| Ribbon Width | Max 109.2 mm (4.3") | 40 – 110 mm (1.6" – 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 |
| 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) | — |
| Dimensions | 297 × 226 × 177 mm (11.7 × 8.9 × 7.0") | — |
| Max Print Length | — | 2,794 mm (110") |
| CPU | — | 400 MHz |
| Display | — | LED indicator + button |
| Construction | — | ABS engineering plastic |
| Certification | — | Energy Star 2.0 |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (23 spec rows compared).