Honeywell PX940 vs TSC T4204 / T4304
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.
The T4000 is an entry-level, streamlined thermal barcode printer with enterprise-grade productivity and flexible features for high-tech environments. The most labor-saving and affordable industrial printer, capable of printing 5,000 labels per day at 10 ips.
Which one should you pick?
Both Honeywell PX940 and TSC T4204 / T4304 are proven barcode printers options sold through JUNJI as an authorized distributor. Honeywell PX940 suits users who prioritize premium durability and industry certifications. TSC T4204 / T4304 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 T4204 / T4304 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Method | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer | Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer |
| Resolution | 8 dots/mm / 11.8 dots/mm | T4204: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm); T4304: 300 dpi (12 dots/mm) |
| Print Speed | 203 dpi: 50 – 350 mm/s (2 – 14 ips); 300 dpi: 50 – 300 mm/s (2 – 12 ips) | T4204: 305 mm/s (12 ips) @ 203 dpi; T4304: 203 mm/s (8 ips) @ 300 dpi |
| Print Width | 203 dpi: 108 mm (4.25"); 300 dpi: 105.7 mm (4.16") | 104 mm (4.1") |
| Max Print Length | 203 dpi: 4.8 m (15.75 ft); 300 dpi: 2.2 m (7.22 ft) | — |
| CPU | Dual-core 1 GB processor (ARM Cortex-A9) | — |
| Memory | FAT16/FAT32 | 128 MB DDR3 RAM / 128 MB Flash (SD card expandable to 32 GB) |
| Sensors | 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 label / folding, supports metal tag thickness up to 1.2 mm |
| Media Width | 20 – 114 mm (0.79" – 4.5") | Max 120 mm (4.72") |
| Media Roll OD | Max 212.7 mm (8.375") | Max 203.2 mm (8") |
| Media Core | 76 mm (3") | 25.4 / 76.2 mm (1" / 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 | Max 110 mm (4.3") |
| Interface | Dual USB 2.0 Host + USB 2.0 Device + Ethernet 10/100 + RS-232 (115.2 KB/s) + Static NFC tag + Bluetooth | USB 2.0 Device + USB 2.0 Host + RS-232 Serial + Ethernet; optional Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Programming Language | Fingerprint (FP) / Direct Protocol (DP) / IPL / ZSim2 (ZPL-II) / DPL / XML (SAP AII, Oracle WMS) / C# | Supports 9 competitive printer language simulations (including TSPL, PGL, ZPL, etc.) |
| Display | 3.5" full-color touch LCD (multiple languages including Traditional Chinese) | 3.5" color LCD + 9 buttons |
| Construction | Sturdy all-metal printing mechanism + foldable transparent media door + tool-less replacement of print head/roller | bi-fold side panel |
| 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) | — |
| Min Label Length | — | 6.35 mm (0.25") continuous paper; 25.4 mm (1") tear/peel/cutter |
| MTBF | — | Up to 12,000 hours |
| Operating Temp | — | 0 – 40°C |
Differences highlighted. Data source: JUNJI product catalog (25 spec rows compared).