Honeywell PC43t 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.
Advanced 4-inch desktop thermal transfer printer, supports 0.5-inch and 1-inch ribbon cores, LCD touchscreen operation.
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 PC43t and Zebra ZT610 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PC43t 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 PC43t | Zebra ZT610 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm / 12 dots/mm | 8 dots/mm |
| Print Speed | 8 ips / 6 ips | 14 ips / 12 ips / 6 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 | 2 GB Flash / 1 GB RAM |
| Sensors | Reflective (black mark) + transmissive (spacing) + print head open + ribbon 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/die-cut/continuous/black mark (thermal or thermal transfer) | Continuous, punched, indented, black mark, folded, thermal/thermal transfer labels, wristbands |
| Media Width | Max 118 mm (4.65") | 20–114 mm (0.79–4.5") |
| Media Roll OD | Max 127 mm (5") | Max 203 mm (8.0") |
| Media Core | 38 / 40 / 76 mm (1.5" / 1.57" / 3") | 76 mm (3.0") inner diameter |
| Ribbon Length | Up to 300 m (984 ft) | Maximum 450 m (1,476') |
| Ribbon Width | Max 110 mm (4.33") | 51–110 mm (2.0–4.33") |
| 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 | 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) / Fingerprint / IPL / DSim (DPL) / ESim (EPL) / ZSim2 (ZPL II) | ZPL、ZPL II、XML、EPL2、ZBI 2.0、Virtual Devices |
| Display | Graphical LED interface or optional color LCD (supports 10 language menus) | 4.3" color touch screen |
| Power | External transformer 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz | — |
| Weight | 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs) | 22.7 kg (50 lb) |
| Dimensions | 281 × 227 × 182 mm (11.1 × 8.9 × 7.2") | — |
| Max Print Length | — | 203 dpi: 3,988 mm (157"); 300 dpi: 1,854 mm (73"); 600 dpi: 991 mm (39") |
| Construction | — | Full metal die-cast body |
| Certification | — | ENERGY STAR |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (22 spec rows compared).