Product Description
The Honeywell PC42T Plus is a discontinued thermal transfer desktop printer that sets a new standard for user-friendliness and affordability, designed as an economical solution for light-duty labeling applications across a variety of industries. Exceptionally compact and easy to install, this printer is ready to print quickly with quiet, reliable operation and intuitive design. Supporting media up to 110 mm (4.3 in) wide and available in either 12.7 mm (0.5 in) or 25.4 mm (1 in) ribbon core configurations, the PC42T Plus can accommodate ribbon lengths up to 300 m (984 ft) in the 25.4 mm configuration—more than four times the length of competitive offerings—reducing downtime and enabling ribbon sharing with larger printers. Featuring ESim (EPL), ZSim (ZPL II), DPL, and Direct Protocol (DP) print languages for maximum compatibility, this printer provides an easy upgrade path from legacy Intermec and competitive printers. With industry-standard connectivity including USB host and device, plus optional Ethernet and serial communications, the PC42T Plus easily drops into virtually any environment. While this product reached end-of-life on September 29, 2023, Honeywell continues to offer firmware, drivers, manuals, and online technical support through December 31, 2028, with the PC42E-T Desktop Printer recommended as the replacement product.
Key Features & Advantages:
Extended Ribbon Capacity (25.4 mm Core): Accommodates ribbon lengths up to 300 m (984 ft)—four times longer than competitors; reduces downtime for media replenishment and enables ribbon sharing with larger industrial printers.
Discontinued Product with Extended Support: Product discontinued September 29, 2023; Service & Support available through December 31, 2028 including firmware, drivers, manuals, and online technical support; PC42E-T Desktop Printer recommended as replacement.
Dual Ribbon Core Configurations: Available in 12.7 mm (0.5 in) or 25.4 mm (1 in) ribbon core models; flexibility to match existing media inventories and application requirements.
Multi-Command Language Compatibility: Supports ESim (EPL), ZSim (ZPL II), DPL, and Direct Protocol (DP); ensures maximum compatibility with existing label formats and provides easy upgrade path from legacy Intermec and competitive printers.
110 mm (4.3 in) Media Width Support: Accommodates wide range of label sizes up to 4.3 inches; versatile for diverse light-duty labeling applications.
User-Friendly Quick-Open Design: Exceptionally easy to use with quick-opening design for rapid media replenishment; minimizes operator training and reduces downtime during shift changes.
Industry-Standard Connectivity: Up to four ports including standard USB device, USB host, plus optional serial or serial+Ethernet; user-installable USB-to-parallel cable enables drop-in replacement into virtually any environment.
Quiet Reliable Operation: Engineered for quiet performance in light-duty environments including retail counters, offices, and customer-facing areas.
Economical Light-Duty Solution: Affordably priced with modern features; smart solution for small or medium businesses looking to improve productivity in labeling applications without over-investing.
Compact Space-Saving Design: Exceptionally compact footprint ideal for space-constrained workstations and counters.
Technical Specifications:
| Brand: | Honeywell |
|---|---|
| Model: | PC42T Plus |
| Product No.: | PC42T Plus |
| Status: | Discontinued |
| Product Discontinuation Date: | September 29, 2023 |
| Service & Support Through: | December 31, 2028 |
| Support Available: | Firmware, drivers, manuals, online technical support |
| Replacement Product: | PC42E-T Desktop Printer |
| Printer Type: | Desktop Thermal Transfer Printer |
| Media Width: | Up to 110 mm (4.3 in) |
| Ribbon Core Options: | 12.7 mm (0.5 in) / 25.4 mm (1 in) (model-dependent) |
| Maximum Ribbon Length (25.4 mm core): | 300 m (984 ft) – 4x competitive offerings |
| Command Languages: | ESim (EPL), ZSim (ZPL II), DPL, Direct Protocol (DP) |
| Connectivity: | USB device, USB host standard; optional serial, serial+Ethernet; USB-to-parallel cable compatible |
| Design Features: | Quick-opening media access, compact footprint, quiet operation |
| Target Applications: | Light-duty labeling, product ID, shipping labels, retail tags |
| Target Industries: | Retail, logistics, light manufacturing, healthcare, small/medium business |
| Key Benefits: | Economical, easy to use, extended ribbon capacity, broad compatibility, simple upgrade path |
Ideal For:
Organizations with existing Honeywell PC42T Plus installed base requiring continued technical support through 2028; small to medium business light-duty labeling; retail price tag and product labeling; logistics shipping label printing; light manufacturing product identification; healthcare ancillary labeling; and migration planning to current-generation PC42E-T desktop printers.
Why Choose PC42T Plus?
The Honeywell PC42T Plus remains a supported legacy platform for thousands of deployed users—combining extended 300 m ribbon capacity, ZPL/EPL compatibility, and dual core configuration flexibility—with firmware, drivers, and technical support available through December 2028 to protect your installed investment during orderly migration.
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