Honeywell PC43t vs Honeywell PX940
Side-by-side comparison of barcode printers specs, hardware, and features to help you pick the right one for your use case.
Advanced 4-inch desktop thermal transfer printer, supports 0.5-inch and 1-inch ribbon cores, LCD touchscreen operation.
High-performance industrial printer with ±0.2mm precision, color touchscreen, optional integrated barcode verifier, ideal for strict compliance environments.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PC43t and Honeywell PX940 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC43t suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. Honeywell PX940 is a better fit for demanding environments and OEM-grade builds. Request a quote and we'll match you to the exact configuration for your workflow.
Full spec comparison
| Specification | Honeywell PC43t | Honeywell PX940 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm / 12 dots/mm | 8 dots/mm / 11.8 dots/mm |
| Print Speed | 8 ips / 6 ips | 203 dpi: 50 – 350 mm/s (2 – 14 ips); 300 dpi: 50 – 300 mm/s (2 – 12 ips) |
| Print Width | 203 dpi: up to 104 mm (4.1"); 300 dpi: up to 106 mm (4.2") | 203 dpi: 108 mm (4.25"); 300 dpi: 105.7 mm (4.16") |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM / 128 MB Flash | FAT16/FAT32 |
| Sensors | Reflective (black mark) + transmissive (spacing) + print head open + ribbon sensor | Gap |
| Media Types | Roll or folding sheet: label/tag/die-cut/continuous/black mark (thermal or thermal transfer) | Label spacing/black mark/hangtag/punch/notch/continuous paper (rolled or folded) |
| Media Width | Max 118 mm (4.65") | 20 – 114 mm (0.79" – 4.5") |
| Media Roll OD | Max 127 mm (5") | Max 212.7 mm (8.375") |
| Media Core | 38 / 40 / 76 mm (1.5" / 1.57" / 3") | 76 mm (3") |
| Ribbon Length | Up to 300 m (984 ft) | Maximum 450 m (1,476 ft), 80 mm (3.15") outer diameter |
| Ribbon Width | Max 110 mm (4.33") | 51 – 110 mm (2.0" – 4.33"), 25 mm (1") center |
| Ribbon Core | 12.7 / 25.4 mm (0.5" / 1") | — |
| Interface | Standard USB 2.0 + USB Host; optional 10/100 Ethernet + RS-232 Serial + parallel port + Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n + Bluetooth 2.1 | Dual USB 2.0 Host + USB 2.0 Device + Ethernet 10/100 + RS-232 (115.2 KB/s) + Static NFC tag + Bluetooth |
| Programming Language | Direct Protocol (DP) / Fingerprint / IPL / DSim (DPL) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim2 (ZPL II) | Fingerprint (FP) / Direct Protocol (DP) / IPL / ZSim2 (ZPL-II) / DPL / XML (SAP AII, Oracle WMS) / C# |
| Display | Graphical LED interface or optional color LCD (supports 10 language menus) | 3.5" full-color touch LCD (multiple languages including Traditional Chinese) |
| Power | External transformer 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz | 200 W PFC power supply; AC 100 – 240 V, 45 – 65 Hz |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs) | — |
| Dimensions | 281 × 227 × 182 mm (11.1 × 8.9 × 7.2") | — |
| Max Print Length | — | 203 dpi: 4.8 m (15.75 ft); 300 dpi: 2.2 m (7.22 ft) |
| CPU | — | Dual-core 1 GB processor (ARM Cortex-A9) |
| Verification Grade | — | ANSI level 1 – 4; 1D barcode complies with ISO/IEC 15146-2016, 2D barcode complies with ISO/IEC 15415-2011; scanning resolution 600 dpi; maximum verification speed 100 mm/s; unqualified labels are automatically discarded and reprinted |
| Construction | — | Sturdy all-metal printing mechanism + foldable transparent media door + tool-less replacement of print head/roller |
| Certification | — | ENERGY STAR 2.0 / RoHS / CE (EN55032 Class A) / FCC Class A |
| Dimensions / Weight | — | 506 × 398.7 × 261 mm (19.92" × 15.70" × 10.28") / 23 – 23.5 kg (50.7 – 51.8 lbs) |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (25 spec rows compared).