Overview
Featuring a solid double-layer housing, easy paper-loading design and media auto-centering function, the compact and elegant PC42d printer is easy to operate. Powerful and reliable, the PC42d printer is well suited for a variety of low-to-mid intensity thermal printing applications – such as electronic express and logistics waybills, healthcare laboratory labels and wristbands, retail price tags and receipts, boarding passes and the like.
Powerful, Economical Printing
Compact yet powerful – a perfect combination of economy and quality.
Easy to Use
Easy to operate with a solid double-layer housing, simple paper-loading design and media auto-centering.
Broad Thermal Media Compatibility
A high-quality print head and compatibility with a wide range of thermal media ensures excellent printing results.
Integrated Command Languages
Includes integrated command languages: ESim (EPL), ZSim (ZPL-II) and Direct Protocol (DP) with preset Chinese fonts.
Product Details
Featuring a solid double-layer housing, easy paper-loading design and media auto-centering function, the compact and elegant PC42d printer is easy to operate. Powerful and reliable, the PC42d printer is well suited for a variety of low-to-mid intensity thermal printing applications – such as electronic express and logistics waybills, healthcare laboratory labels and wristbands, retail price tags and receipts, boarding passes and the like.
With 128 MB Flash and 64 MB SDRAM, which is several times larger than its competitors and supports up to a 32 GB USB expansion, the PC42d printer provides strong tag data pre-processing and caching capabilities. With an ARM926 core and 400 MHz high-speed processor, it can process high-volume tasks efficiently.
The PC42d printer delivers flexible industry-standard connectivity, with up to four built-in interface options: standard USB device and USB host, plus serial or Ethernet. With the rich interfaces, the PC42d printer easily integrates into virtually any application environment. The PC42d printer supports ZPL-II and EPL emulation, along with Direct Protocol (DP), providing an easy upgrade path for competitive printers.
With a high-quality print head, advanced thermal management algorithms and broad thermal media compatibility, the PC42d printer delivers excellent printing results in an affordable, dependable desktop printer.
Find out more about what you can accomplish with the PC42d desktop printer and Honeywell workflow solutions.
Specifications
MECHANICAL
Dimensions (L x W x D)
222.5 mm x 184 mm x 174 mm (8.8 in x 7.3 in x 6.9 in)
Weight
1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
MEDIA
Max. Media Diameter
127 mm (5 in)
Media Core Size
25.4 mm (1 in), 38.1 mm (1.5 in)
Media Width
25.4 mm – 110 mm (1 in – 4.33 in)
Label Length
9.6 mm – 99 cm (0.34 in – 39 in)
PRINTING
Printer Type
Direct Thermal
Print Resolution
8 dpmm (203 dpi)
Default Print Speed
150 mm/s (6 ips)
Max. Print Speed
200 mm/s (8 ips)
Max. Print Width
104 mm (4.1 in)
MEMORY
Standard
128 MB Flash, 64 MB SDRAM
Optional
Up to 32 GB (via user-supplied USB thumb drive) formatted as FAT16 or FAT32
COMMUNICATIONS
Standard Interfaces
USB Device, USB Host
Built-in Options
Ethernet (NIC), serial port
Protocols/Network
TCP/IP-suite (TCP, UDP, ICMP, IGMP), DHCP, BOOTP LPR FTP web page and Telnet 9100 IPv4
Protocol/Serial Flow Control
XON/ XOFF RTS/CTS
USER INTERFACE
Display
One feed button and LED display
Web Page Languages
English and Simplified Chinese (Default), Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Korean
GRAPHICS AND BARCODES
Native Graphic Formats
1-bit BMP GIF PCX PNG
Barcode Symbologies
All standard 1D and 2D symbologies are supported, including Aztec, Code 16K, Code 49, Data Matrix, Dot Code, EAN-8, EAN-13, EAN, UCC 128, Grid Matrix, HIBC 39, HIBC 128, MaxiCode, MSI (modified Plessey), PDF417, Micro PDF417,
Planet, Plessey, Postnet, QR-Code, RSS-14 (variations), Hanxin Code
SOFTWARE
Printer Command Languages
Auto-Sense, Direct Protocol (DP), DPL, ZSim II (ZPL), ESim (EPL)
Drivers
InterDriver™ Windows Printer Driver (Microsoft® Certified for Windows 7/8.1/10, Windows Server 2016/2008/2012)
Applications
BarTender™ Ultralite
Device Management
Simple Diagnostic Tool
Character Sets
English and Extended Latin, Arabic, Baltic and Baltic Rim, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese and more with Monotype™ Universal Font Scaling Technology (UFST) and WorldType Layout Engine (WTLE)
Resident Fonts
Monotype UFST+WTLE, Andale Mono, Andale Mono Bold, OCR-A, OCR-B, Univers, Univers Bold, Univers Condensed Bold, CG Triumvirate Condensed Bold, MHeiGB18030C_Medium (Simplified Chinese GB18030)
Other Fonts – Downloadable
MSung HK Medium (scalable TTF fonts), other required TTF fonts
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature
+5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing
Storage Temperature
-40°C to +60°C (-40°F to +140°F) @ 10% to 90% RH
Noise Level
<70 dB
ELECTRICAL
Input
100–240V AC @ 50–60 Hz 1.5 A
Output
24V DC 2.5 A
OPTIONS AND UPGRADES
Factory-Installable
Ethernet, Serial
APPROVALS
Regulatory
CCC, CB, CE, EMC, cULus, FCC, CRS, EAC, NOM
Europe
D Mark, EN 60950-1; CE Europe EMC Directive (EN55022 Class A + EN55024)
WARRANTY
One-year standard warranty
Visuals
Form Factor
Documents
User Guides and Manuals
Getting Started
Programming and Software Manuals
Data Sheet
Regulatory Information
Brochures and Guides
Product Certifications
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