Honeywell PC43t 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.
Advanced 4-inch desktop thermal transfer printer, supports 0.5-inch and 1-inch ribbon cores, LCD touchscreen operation.
6-inch wide industrial printer, ideal for wide logistics labels and large-area manufacturing labels.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PC43t and TSC MH261 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC43t 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 PC43t | TSC MH261 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm / 12 dots/mm | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 8 ips / 6 ips | 305 mm/s (12 ips) |
| Print Width | 203 dpi: up to 104 mm (4.1"); 300 dpi: up to 106 mm (4.2") | 168 mm (6.61") |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM / 128 MB Flash | 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash (microSD expandable to 32 GB) |
| 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) | Continuous paper / die cut labels / black mark (bottom only) / folded / notched |
| Media Width | Max 118 mm (4.65") | Max 172.7 mm (6.8") |
| Media Roll OD | Max 127 mm (5") | Max 203.2 mm (8") |
| Media Core | 38 / 40 / 76 mm (1.5" / 1.57" / 3") | 38.1 / 76.2 mm (1.5" / 3") |
| Ribbon Length | Up to 300 m (984 ft) | Max 450 m |
| Ribbon Width | Max 110 mm (4.33") | 50.8 – 178 mm (2" – 7") |
| 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 | Parallel |
| Programming Language | Direct Protocol (DP) / Fingerprint / IPL / DSim (DPL) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim2 (ZPL II) | TSPL-EZD |
| Display | Graphical LED interface or optional color LCD (supports 10 language menus) | 4.3" color LCD + buttons |
| Power | External transformer 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz | — |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs) | 17.8 kg (39.24 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 281 × 227 × 182 mm (11.1 × 8.9 × 7.2") | 357 (W) × 313 (H) × 514 (D) mm |
| Max Print Length | — | 14,732 mm (580") |
| CPU | — | High performance 32-bit RISC |
| Construction | — | Die-cast metal printing mechanism, transparent viewing window |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (22 spec rows compared).