Honeywell PC43t vs Zebra ZT411
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, metal chassis, 24/7 non-stop high-volume printing.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PC43t and Zebra ZT411 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC43t suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. Zebra ZT411 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 PC43t | Zebra ZT411 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm / 12 dots/mm | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) / 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) / 600 dpi (24 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 8 ips / 6 ips | 14 ips / 10 ips / 4 ips |
| Print Width | 203 dpi: up to 104 mm (4.1"); 300 dpi: up to 106 mm (4.2") | 104 mm (4.09") |
| Memory | 128 MB RAM / 128 MB Flash | 256 MB RAM / 512 MB Flash (8 MB RAM + 64 MB Flash available to user) |
| Sensors | Reflective (black mark) + transmissive (spacing) + print head open + ribbon sensor | Dual media sensor: transmissive + reflective; print head element failure detection; print head automatic correction when turned on |
| Media Types | Roll or folding sheet: label/tag/die-cut/continuous/black mark (thermal or thermal transfer) | Continuous / die-cut / notch / black mark / no release paper (optional) |
| Media Width | Max 118 mm (4.65") | 25.4 – 114 mm (1.00 – 4.50") tear/cutter; 25.4 – 108 mm (1.00 – 4.25") peel/rewind |
| Media Roll OD | Max 127 mm (5") | 203 mm (8") maximum, 3" (76 mm) spindle |
| Media Core | 38 / 40 / 76 mm (1.5" / 1.57" / 3") | 76 mm (3") standard; 25.4 mm (1") optional |
| Ribbon Length | Up to 300 m (984 ft) | Max 450 m (1,476 ft) |
| Ribbon Width | Max 110 mm (4.33") | 51 – 110 mm (2.00 – 4.33") |
| 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 | Standard USB 2.0 High Speed + Dual USB Host + RS-232 Serial (DB9F) + 10/100 Ethernet + Bluetooth 4.1; Optional Parallel + Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3 or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) + Bluetooth 4.2 + Applicator interface |
| Programming Language | Direct Protocol (DP) / Fingerprint / IPL / DSim (DPL) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim2 (ZPL II) | ZPL / ZPL II / EPL2 (203 dpi only) / XML / Link-OS |
| Display | Graphical LED interface or optional color LCD (supports 10 language menus) | 4.3" color touch LCD + dual color status LED |
| Power | External transformer 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz | Auto switching 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz, PFC compatible |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs) | Standard 16.33 kg (36 lb); including full roll rewind 22.09 kg (48.7 lb) |
| Dimensions | 281 × 227 × 182 mm (11.1 × 8.9 × 7.2") | 324 × 269 × 495 mm (H×W×D) |
| Max Print Length | — | 203 dpi: 3,988 mm (157"); 300 dpi: 1,857 mm (73"); 600 dpi: 991 mm (39") |
| CPU | — | ARM Cortex A7 |
| Construction | — | Metal casing with side opening design, large metal transparent observation window, gold user adjustment contacts, bi-fold door design saves 35% operating space |
| Certification | — | ENERGY STAR; IEC 62368, FCC Class B, CE, cTUVus, CCC, BSMI, KCC, etc. |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (23 spec rows compared).