The Honeywell PC42E-T is a compact, affordable 4-inch desktop label printer for thermal transfer and direct thermal printing. It prints durable barcode, shipping, product and shelf labels at up to 6 ips (152 mm/s), has Ethernet and USB built in, and takes 300 m ribbons on 1-inch cores – a cost-effective choice for retail, logistics, warehousing and light manufacturing. This version, PC42E-TB02200, comes in a black housing with a 203 dpi print head; it ships with a power supply and a USB cable – the power cord (C13) is ordered separately.

📦 What's in the box – PC42E-TB02200

✅ Honeywell PC42E-T printer – Black, 203 dpi
✅ Power supply – external, 24 V DC / 2.5 A (Honeywell 203-186-002)
❌ Power cord – NOT included – the power supply needs a C13 mains cable (EU or UK plug)
✅ USB cable – USB A to B, 2 m (Honeywell 321-576-004)
✅ Ribbon core adapters – 2 × for 1-inch (25.4 mm) ribbon cores (3011-9514-001)
❌ Labels and ribbon – not included – please order labels and a ribbon separately
✅ Documentation – regulatory sheet; drivers, utilities and manuals are a free download from Honeywell

⚠️ Please note: no power cord is included. The printer comes with its power supply and USB cable, but the mains cable (IEC C13) must be ordered separately – for example the Zebra 450044 with an EU (Schuko) plug or the Citizen C6009-300 with a UK plug.

💡 Useful extras: the Honeywell 3012-6759-001 Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth module for wireless printing; the Honeywell 3012-6756-001 and the Honeywell 3012-6755-001 upgrade kits; a Citizen cleaning pen 3000166 for regular print-head cleaning.

Key Features

Thermal transfer and direct thermal – print long-lasting labels with a wax, wax/resin or resin ribbon, or use direct thermal labels without a ribbon.
Fast, sharp output – up to 6 ips (152 mm/s) at 203 dpi or 5 ips (127 mm/s) at 300 dpi, with a maximum print width of 108 mm.
Flexible ribbon cores – runs 300 m ribbons on 1-inch cores or 74 m ribbons on 0.5-inch cores; the core adapters are included.
ECO button – quick media calibration that saves time and reduces label waste.
Ethernet and USB built in – USB device, USB host and 10/100 Ethernet as standard; optional Wi-Fi 5 + Bluetooth 5.0 module and USB-to-serial cable.
Easy printer replacement – Direct Protocol, DPL, ZSim2 (ZPL II) and ESim (EPL) let it replace existing printers without redesigning your label formats.
Upgrade kits – field-installable cutter and peel-off kit with label-taken sensor; backward compatible with PC42t accessories.
Honeywell Printer Edge – central management, monitoring and enhanced security for your printer fleet; the large top window shows the media level at a glance.

Ideal Applications

Retail – shelf labels, price tags and product labels
Transport and logistics – shipping and parcel labels
Light manufacturing – product, compliance and GHS chemical labels (with resin ribbons and synthetic labels)
Warehousing – bin, pallet, inventory and asset labels
Healthcare and laboratories – specimen, sample and asset labels

All PC42E-T / PC42E-D Versions

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Part Number	Print Method	Resolution	Color	Interfaces	Media-low Sensor
PC42E-TB02200 (this version)	Thermal transfer	203 dpi	Black	USB + Ethernet	—	Viewing
PC42E-TB02300	Thermal transfer	300 dpi	Black	USB + Ethernet	—	View product
PC42E-TW02200	Thermal transfer	203 dpi	White	USB + Ethernet	—	View product
PC42E-TW02300	Thermal transfer	300 dpi	White	USB + Ethernet	—	View product
PC42EDB020200	Direct thermal	203 dpi	Black	USB + Ethernet + RS-232	—	View product
PC42EDB020300	Direct thermal	300 dpi	Black	USB + Ethernet + RS-232	—	View product
PC42EDW020200	Direct thermal	203 dpi	White	USB + Ethernet + RS-232	—	View product
PC42EDB021200	Direct thermal	203 dpi	Black	USB + Ethernet + RS-232	Yes	View product

Technical Specifications

Part Number	PC42E-TB02200
Model	Honeywell PC42E-T
Printer Type	4-inch desktop label printer (thermal transfer and direct thermal)
Print Method	Thermal transfer and direct thermal
Resolution	203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
Print Speed	Up to 152 mm/s (6 ips); default 102 mm/s (4 ips)
Max Print Width	108 mm (4.25 in)
Media Width	25.4–114 mm (1–4.5 in)
Roll Diameter	Max. 127 mm (5 in) outer diameter
Core Size	25.4 mm (1 in) or 38.1 mm (1.5 in)
Label Length	Min. 9.6 mm; max. 4,826 mm (190 in)
Media Types	Roll labels (die-cut or continuous), tags and receipt paper – thermal transfer (paper, synthetic) and direct thermal media
Ribbon	Coated side OUT; width 25.4–110 mm; max. length 300 m on 25.4 mm (1 in) core or 74 m on 12.7 mm (0.5 in) core; max. roll diameter 68 mm
Interfaces	USB 2.0 device (Type B), USB host (Type A), Ethernet 10/100 (factory installed); RS-232 via optional USB-to-serial cable (3012-6762-001)
Wireless	Optional Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac) + Bluetooth 5.0 module (3012-6759-001, field-installable)
Memory	128 MB Flash, 128 MB SDRAM
Printer Languages	Direct Protocol (DP), DPL, ZSim2 (ZPL II), ESim (EPL), XML for SAP AII and Oracle WMS
User Interface	No display – feed button, ECO button and status LED
Media Options	Tear-off (standard); optional cutter (3012-6756-001) and peel-off kit with label-taken sensor (3012-6755-001)
Barcodes	All major 1D and 2D symbologies, incl. Code 128, EAN/UPC, GS1-128, GS1 DataBar, QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec, MaxiCode
Fonts / Character Sets	Monotype UFST scalable fonts with WorldType Layout Engine; Extended Latin, Baltic, Cyrillic, Greek, Arabic, Hebrew, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese and more
Drivers & Software	InterDriver Windows driver, CUPS driver (Linux), Honeywell Device Types for SAP, BarTender label software; Honeywell Printer Edge
Power Supply	External power supply (included): input 90–264 V AC, output 24 V DC, 2.5 A – power cord (C13) not included
Dimensions (W × D × H)	198 × 273 × 168 mm
Weight	2.04 kg
Color	Black
Operating Temperature	5 °C to 40 °C
Storage Temperature	−40 °C to 60 °C
Humidity	10–80% RH, non-condensing
Certifications	CE, cTÜVus, FCC, IC, CB (EN/IEC 62368-1), EN 55032 Class A
Warranty	12 months (printer and print head)
In the Box	Honeywell PC42E-T printer (black, 203 dpi), external power supply 24 V DC / 2.5 A (203-186-002), USB A-B cable, 2 m (321-576-004), 2 × ribbon core adapters for 1-inch cores (3011-9514-001), regulatory sheet – power cord (C13) NOT included; labels and ribbon not included (order separately)

Which version should you choose? Pick 203 dpi for shipping and general-purpose labels, or 300 dpi for small barcodes, fine text and logos; black and white housings are otherwise identical. All versions need a C13 power cord, ordered separately. Compare other models in our Desktop Label Printers collection or contact our team for volume pricing.