Label/Receipt Printer Honeywell PC42E-D 203 DPI, USB, Ethernet, Serial, No PSU

Honeywell PC42E-D is a direct thermal label and receipt printer with 203 DPI resolution, offering USB, Ethernet and serial connectivity. Supplied without a power supply (No PSU), the PC42E-D is designed for compact installations where wired interfaces and straightforward thermal printing are required. It supports printing of labels, receipts and tags for retail, logistics and office environments where basic print quality and reliable everyday performance are sufficient.

Advantages

The PC42E-D provides a balance of simple operation and multiple wired interface options, including USB, Ethernet and RS232 serial, enabling integration with a variety of point-of-sale and label-printing systems. Its 203 DPI print resolution is suitable for clear text, barcodes and simple graphics on direct thermal media. The unit’s compact footprint helps save counter or shelf space, and the straightforward thermal technology requires no ink or toner, reducing day-to-day maintenance.

Suitable for

• Retail point-of-sale receipts and price labels
• Warehouse and logistics basic shipping labels and tags
• Office labeling and document tagging where thermal printing is acceptable
• Environments requiring wired connectivity (USB, Ethernet or serial)

When it may not be suitable

The PC42E-D uses direct thermal printing at 203 DPI, which does not provide the higher durability or longevity of thermal transfer printing and may fade over time if exposed to heat, light or oils. It also arrives without a power supply included, so a compatible PSU or power cord must be obtained separately before use.

Key specifications

• Print technology: Direct thermal
• Print resolution: 203 DPI (8 dots/mm)
• Interfaces: USB, Ethernet (LAN), Serial (RS232)
• Color: Black (housing)
• Media types: Labels, receipts, tags (direct thermal media)

How to use

Install the printer driver or use the supported command language for your point-of-sale or label software, connect the unit to a host via USB, Ethernet or serial cable, and load direct thermal media according to the paper path instructions. Configure the printer settings (label size, print darkness and speed) in the driver or device web interface when connected over Ethernet. Because the printer is supplied without a power supply, connect a compatible external PSU or power cord before powering the device.

What to consider before purchase

• Requires a separately supplied compatible power supply or power cord (No PSU included)
• Uses direct thermal media—consider label longevity and environmental exposure
• Confirm compatibility with your point-of-sale or label software and required interface (USB, Ethernet, RS232)
• Print resolution (203 DPI) is suitable for text and standard barcodes but not for high-resolution graphics

Usage recommendations

Use quality direct thermal media matched to your application and avoid prolonged exposure of printed labels to heat, sunlight or oils to preserve readability. For network setups, configure a static IP or DHCP reservation and test printing via the selected interface before deploying to production.