Honeywell PC43t vs TSC TTP-286MT
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.
8-inch ultra-wide industrial printer, ideal for GHS chemical labels, large compliance labels and wide logistics labels.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PC43t and TSC TTP-286MT are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC43t suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. TSC TTP-286MT 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 TTP-286MT |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 152 mm/s (6 ips) |
| Print Width | 203 dpi: up to 104 mm (4.1"); 300 dpi: up to 106 mm (4.2") | 216 mm (8.5") |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM / 128 MB Flash | 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash (SD card expandable to 32 GB) |
| Sensors | Reflective (black mark) + transmissive (spacing) + print head open + ribbon sensor | — |
| Media Types | Roll or folding sheet: label/tag/die-cut/continuous/black mark (thermal or thermal transfer) | Continuous paper / die-cut label / folding / hang tag / notch / black mark / punched |
| Media Width | Max 118 mm (4.65") | Max 241.3 mm (9.5") |
| Media Roll OD | Max 127 mm (5") | Max 208.3 mm (8.2") |
| Media Core | 38 / 40 / 76 mm (1.5" / 1.57" / 3") | 76.2 mm (3") |
| Ribbon Length | Up to 300 m (984 ft) | Max 600 m |
| Ribbon Width | Max 110 mm (4.33") | 109.2 – 254 mm (4.3" – 10") |
| 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 | Ethernet + USB 2.0 + USB Host + Parallel + RS-232 Serial; optional Bluetooth |
| Programming Language | Direct Protocol (DP) / Fingerprint / IPL / DSim (DPL) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim2 (ZPL II) | TSPL-EZD (compatible with Line Mode, Eltron, Zebra) |
| Display | Graphical LED interface or optional color LCD (supports 10 language menus) | 4.3" color touch LCD + 6 buttons |
| Power | External transformer 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz | — |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs) | — |
| Dimensions | 281 × 227 × 182 mm (11.1 × 8.9 × 7.2") | — |
| Max Print Length | — | 11,430 mm (450") |
| CPU | — | 536 MHz 32-bit RISC |
| Construction | — | Fully die-cast aluminum alloy frame, central reference media processing mechanism |
| Options | — | Guillotine Cutter/Heavy Duty Cutter (Full Cut) |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (23 spec rows compared).