Honeywell PC42t vs Zebra ZT610
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.
ZT600 series flagship 4-inch industrial printer with all-metal chassis and 4.3-inch color touchscreen, built for high-volume 24/7 printing. Up to 14 ips print speed with multiple resolution options for demanding manufacturing and logistics environments.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PC42t and Zebra ZT610 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC42t suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. Zebra ZT610 is a better fit for large-scale deployments needing vendor parity. Request a quote and we'll match you to the exact configuration for your workflow.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | Honeywell PC42t | Zebra ZT610 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) | 8 dots/mm |
| Print Speed | 4 ips | 14 ips / 12 ips / 6 ips |
| Print Width | Max 104.1 mm (4.1") | 104 mm (4.09") |
| Memory | 64 MB DRAM / 64 MB Flash | 2 GB Flash / 1 GB RAM |
| Sensors | Gap sensor + black mark sensor + print head open sensor | Transmissive and reflective media sensors (adjustable position), ribbon sensor, print head open sensor, print head temperature sensor |
| Media Types | Roll or folding sheet: label/tag/continuous/die-cut (thermal or thermal transfer) | Continuous, punched, indented, black mark, folded, thermal/thermal transfer labels, wristbands |
| 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 mm (8.0") |
| Media Core | 25.4 mm (1") | 76 mm (3.0") inner diameter |
| Ribbon Length | Up to 300 m (984 ft) | Maximum 450 m (1,476') |
| Ribbon Width | Max 109.2 mm (4.3") | 51–110 mm (2.0–4.33") |
| 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, RS-232 Serial, 10/100 Ethernet, USB Host x2, Bluetooth 4.0 standard; optional Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)/BT 5.3 or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)/BT 4.2, parallel port, application connector |
| Programming Language | Direct Protocol (DP) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim (ZPL II) / DPL | ZPL、ZPL II、XML、EPL2、ZBI 2.0、Virtual Devices |
| Power | External transformer 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz, output 24 VDC 2.5 A | — |
| Weight | 2.5 kg (5.5 lbs) | 22.7 kg (50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 297 × 226 × 177 mm (11.7 × 8.9 × 7.0") | — |
| Max Print Length | — | 203 dpi: 3,988 mm (157"); 300 dpi: 1,854 mm (73"); 600 dpi: 991 mm (39") |
| Display | — | 4.3" color touch screen |
| Construction | — | Full metal die-cast body |
| Certification | — | ENERGY STAR |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (22 spec rows compared).