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Honeywell PC43 Series

Designed for user-friendliness and flexibility, compact PC Series desktop printers provide an intuitive label printing solution.

Available in two-inch wide direct thermal (PC23d), four-inch wide direct thermal (PC43d) or four-inch wide thermal transfer (PC43t) models, PC Series printers are perfect for space-constrained settings. Their low cost and fast operation make them the smart choice for light-duty labeling applications where users need reliable, easy-to-use printers.

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Specification
Physical Description

The compact PC Series includes both direct thermal (PC23d and PC43d) or thermal transfer (PC43t) printers designed for self-adhesive labels, non-adhesive tags, linerless, floodcoat or continuous paper strip roll.

Specifications by Model
Dimensions (H x W x D)

PC43D:
167 mm x 180 mm x 215 mm
(6.6 in x 7.1 in x 8.4 in)

PC43T:
182 mm x 227 mm x 281 mm
(7.2 in x 8.9 in x 11.1 in)

PC23D:
177 mm x 125 mm x 215 mm
(6.9 in x 4.9 in x 8.5 in)

Weight

PC43D: 1.72 kg (3.8 lb)

PC43T: 2.7 kg (5.9 lb)

PC23D: 1.45 kg (3.2 lb)

Print
Maximum Label Width PC43: 118 mm (4.65 in)
PC23d: 60 mm (2.36 in)
Maximum Label Length Standard: 203 dpi – 1727 mm (68 in);
300 dpi – 900 mm (35 in)
Print Direction Prints text, barcodes and graphics in all four directions
Print Resolution 8 dots/mm (203 dpi) or 12 dots/mm (300 dpi)
Print Width PC43: 203 dpi – max. 104 mm (4.1 in);
300 dpi – max. 106 mm (4.2 in)
PC23d: 203 dpi – max. 56 mm (2.2 in);
300 dpi – max. 54 mm (2.1 in)
Printing Speed Selectable up to 8 ips (203.2 mm/ sec) for 203 dpi; 6 ips (152.4 mm/sec) for 300 dpi
Media
Label Roll Maximum Diameter: 127 mm (5 in)
Core Diameter: Min. 25.4 mm (1 in); Max. 38.1 mm (1.5 in)
Paper Width:
PC43: Max. 118 mm (4.7 in); Min. 19 mm (0.75 in)
PC23d: Max. 60 mm (2.36 in); Min. 15 mm (0.59 in)
Label Length: Min. 6.35 mm (0.25 in)
Labels: A wide selection of stock and custom size labels are available from Honeywell Media
Ribbon Roll PC43t accepts both 12.7 mm (0.5 in) and 25.4 mm (1.0 in) coreCore: 12.7 mm ID (0.5 in ID) or 25.4 mm ID (1.0 in ID)
Min Width: 25.4 mm (1.0 in) – ribbon only, core width must be 111 mm (4.37 in)
Max Width: 110 mm (4.3 in)
Max. Length: 12.7 mm (0.5 in): 91 m (299 ft); 25.4 mm (1.0 in): 300 m (984 ft)
Thickness (Includes Liner): 0.06 mm (0.003 in) to 0.15 mm (0.006 in); optional thick media spring kit for media up to 0.20 mm (0.008 in)
Ribbons: A wide selection of widths and formulations available
Connect to Print The printer comes with all included: software, drivers, USB cable, power adapter, power cord, a handy QuickGuide to facilitate getting started, a Printer Companion CD with label design program, Windows® driver, configuration software and documentation
Communications 802.11 b/g
Software
Printer Command Languages • IPL, DP, ZSim2 (ZPL-II), DSim (DPL), ESim (EPL)
• XML enabled for SAP® AII and Oracle® WMS
Applications/Drivers • InterDriver Windows printer driver
• CUPS driver for Linux
• Honeywell Device Types for SAP
• Honeywell label design and print package
Smart Printing Languages • Honeywell C# for Printers
• Smart Printing Developer Resource Kit
• Write apps with .NET-compatible development environments
• Honeywell Fingerprint – Use Honeywell
• Fingerprint Application Builder (IFAB)
Configuration and Device
Management Support
• PrintSet for printer configuration
• Honeywell SmartSystems™ Foundation
• Sophisticated web interface for configuration, upgrade and 1:1 management
• Wavelink Avalanche™
LCD Display Language
Standard English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish
Optional Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean
Power Adapter
Separate Power Supply Input: 100–240V AC/50–60 Hz, 1.5 A
Output: 24V DC, 2.5 A
Energy Star Compliant
Smart Battery unit accessory (PC43d only)
Memory
Standard 128 MB Flash, 128 MB RAM (DDR2)
Optional Up to 32 GB via user USB thumbdrive
Interface
Standard USB Device Type B connector v.2.0 high speed, USB Host Type A connector v.2.0 high speed
Field-Installable Ethernet 10/100 Mbps module, Dual radio module (802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth V2.1), USB to Serial adapter (RS-232), USB to Parallel adapter
Protocol
Serial Flow Control XON/XOFF, RTS/CTS (DTR/DSR)
Wireless Protocol WEP static (64/128 bits), WPA, WPA2, WEP dynamic, EAPPEAP, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, EAP-FAST, EAPTLS, Wi-Fi certified
Regulatory Approvals

CE, FCC Class A, cULus, UL, GS, TUVGS, BSMI, D Mark, cUL, CCC (China), KCC (South Korea), C-Tick (Australia/New Zealand)

Factory-installed Options

13.56 MHz HF RFID ISO 15693 (PC23d), UHF RFID (PC43)

User-installable Accessories / Upgrades

For complete list of accessories, see the PC Series Accessory Catalog.

User Interface

Choice of:
• 59.94 mm (2.36 in) color LCD, 314 x 234 resolution in 10 languages, 8 buttons and ready-to-work LED
• Graphical back-lit icons: cover open, paper out, ribbon out (PC43t), general error, maintenance, pause, thermal printhead too hot, data status, wireless status (if installed), Bluetooth status (if installed), ready-to-work LED and one
• Print/Feed button
• User-configurable audio sounds with volume levels

Industry Approvals

Healthcare: Epic (Validated), McKesson (Certified), Sunquest (Validated)

Safety Approvals
North America UL and cUL Listed, UL 60950-1
Europe D Mark, EN 60950-1; CE marked
Mexico NYCE Certified, NOM 19
Other Countries IEC 60950-1
EMC Approvals

USA FCC Title 47, Part 15, Subpart A, Class B; Europe EMC Directive (EN55022 Class B + EN55024); CISPR22