Honeywell PX940 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.
High-performance industrial printer with ±0.2mm precision, color touchscreen, optional integrated barcode verifier, ideal for strict compliance environments.
6-inch wide industrial printer, ideal for wide logistics labels and large-area manufacturing labels.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PX940 and TSC MH261 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PX940 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 PX940 | TSC MH261 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm / 11.8 dots/mm | 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 203 dpi: 50 – 350 mm/s (2 – 14 ips); 300 dpi: 50 – 300 mm/s (2 – 12 ips) | 305 mm/s (12 ips) |
| Print Width | 203 dpi: 108 mm (4.25"); 300 dpi: 105.7 mm (4.16") | 168 mm (6.61") |
| Max Print Length | 203 dpi: 4.8 m (15.75 ft); 300 dpi: 2.2 m (7.22 ft) | 14,732 mm (580") |
| CPU | Dual-core 1 GB processor (ARM Cortex-A9) | High performance 32-bit RISC |
| Memory | FAT16/FAT32 | 256 MB SDRAM / 512 MB Flash (microSD expandable to 32 GB) |
| Sensors | Gap | Gap |
| 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 | — |
| Media Types | Label spacing/black mark/hangtag/punch/notch/continuous paper (rolled or folded) | Continuous paper / die cut labels / black mark (bottom only) / folded / notched |
| Media Width | 20 – 114 mm (0.79" – 4.5") | Max 172.7 mm (6.8") |
| Media Roll OD | Max 212.7 mm (8.375") | Max 203.2 mm (8") |
| Media Core | 76 mm (3") | 38.1 / 76.2 mm (1.5" / 3") |
| Ribbon Length | Maximum 450 m (1,476 ft), 80 mm (3.15") outer diameter | Max 450 m |
| Ribbon Width | 51 – 110 mm (2.0" – 4.33"), 25 mm (1") center | 50.8 – 178 mm (2" – 7") |
| Interface | Dual USB 2.0 Host + USB 2.0 Device + Ethernet 10/100 + RS-232 (115.2 KB/s) + Static NFC tag + Bluetooth | Parallel |
| Programming Language | Fingerprint (FP) / Direct Protocol (DP) / IPL / ZSim2 (ZPL-II) / DPL / XML (SAP AII, Oracle WMS) / C# | TSPL-EZD |
| Display | 3.5" full-color touch LCD (multiple languages including Traditional Chinese) | 4.3" color LCD + buttons |
| Construction | Sturdy all-metal printing mechanism + foldable transparent media door + tool-less replacement of print head/roller | Die-cast metal printing mechanism, transparent viewing window |
| Certification | ENERGY STAR 2.0 / RoHS / CE (EN55032 Class A) / FCC Class A | — |
| Power | 200 W PFC power supply; AC 100 – 240 V, 45 – 65 Hz | — |
| Dimensions / Weight | 506 × 398.7 × 261 mm (19.92" × 15.70" × 10.28") / 23 – 23.5 kg (50.7 – 51.8 lbs) | — |
| Dimensions | — | 357 (W) × 313 (H) × 514 (D) mm |
| Weight | — | 17.8 kg (39.24 lbs) |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (24 spec rows compared).