If you run a business that ships products regularly, you know how important it is to have a reliable shipping label printer.
A good shipping printer makes a big difference in the efficiency of your shipping operation. It helps you save time and money by printing shipping labels quickly and accurately.
But with so many different shipping printers on the market, it is tough to choose the right one for your business. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the nine best shipping label printers to make your decision a little easier.
We have considered many factors in compiling this list, such as print speed, print quality, supported barcode symbologies, connectivity options, and durability.
Here’s a list of the nine best shipping printers that made it to our top picks.
The TSC TX600 is a power-packed desktop printer. The printer has a clamshell design with a double-walled plastic casing.
The TSC TX600 is shipped with a powerful 32-bit RISC CPU, 128 MB SDRAM, and 123 MB flash memory. The printer also has a microSD card reader that expands the built-in flash memory (up to 32 GB) to store more fonts and label templates.
The TSC TX600 lies on the heavier side, weighing 4.08 kg ( 8.99 lbs). The printer’s physical dimensions are as follows.
Triton provides the TSC TX600 desktop printer with an ethernet port.
Overview of TSC TX600 | |
|---|---|
Printer Type
| Desktop Printer
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Printing Mode
| Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer
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Print Resolution
| 600 dpi (24 dots/mm)
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Print Speed
| Up to 4 ips (102 mm/s)
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Maximum Print Width
| 106 mm (4.17 inches)
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Maximum Print Length
| 2540 mm (100 inches)
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Supported Media Type – Labels
| Continuous Label Paper,
Die-Cut Label Paper,
Black Mark Label Paper,
Fanfold Labels,
Notch Paper (Outside Wound)
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Supported Media Type – Ribbon
| Wax,
Resin,
Wax-Resin
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Display | 3.5-inch (320 x 240 pixel) Colour TFT Display; 6 Operational Button (Menu, Feed/Pause, Up, Down, Left, Right)
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Sensors | Ransmissive Gap Sensor,
Black Mark Reflective Sensor (Position Adjustable),
Head Open Sensor,
Ribbon End Sensor,
Ribbon Encode Sensor
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Connectivity Options and Ports
| Serial RS-232,
USB 2.0 Device Port,
USB 2.0 Host Port,
Ethernet (Transmission Rate: 10/100 Mbps),
Centronics (Factory Option),
External Bluetooth (User Option),
Slot-in 802.11 a/b/g/n/ Wireless (Dealer Option)
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Compatibility
| Windows,
macOS,
Linux,
Android,
IOS
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Warranty | Printer – Two Year From the Date of Purchase,
Print Head – 25 km of Printer Label Length or 12 Months, Whichever Come First,
Platen – 50 km of Printer Label Length or 12 Months, Whichever Come First
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The TSC DA320 is a popular 4-inch performance desktop printer. DA320 features a clamshell design with double-walled plastic construction, making it strong and durable.
The TSC DA320 comes with a built-in 32-bit RISC CPU coupled with 64 MB SDRAM and 128 MB flash memory. This combination provides enough processing power and storage to handle even the most complex label printing jobs.
The TSC DA320 is a compact and lightweight printer. It weighs just 1.5 kg (3.31 lbs). The physical dimensions of the DA320 are.
Triton offers the TSC DA320 desktop printer model with an ethernet port.
Overview of TSC DA320 | |
|---|---|
Printer Type
| Desktop Printer
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Printing Mode
| Direct Thermal
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Print Resolution
| 300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
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Print Speed
| Up to 4 ips (102 mm/s)
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Maximum Print Width
| 105.7 mm (4.16 inches)
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Maximum Print Length
| 11,430 mm (450 inches)
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Supported Media Type – Labels
| Continuous Label Paper,
Black Mark Label Paper,
Fanfold Labels,
Notch Paper (Outside Wound)
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Supported Media Type – Ribbon
| NA |
Display
| No Display; 1 LED (3 colours: Green, Amber & Red) and 1 Operational Button (Feed/Pause Button)
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Sensors | Transmissive Gap Sensor,
Black Mark Reflective Sensor,
Head Open Sensor
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Connectivity Options and Ports
| Serial RS-232,
USB 2.0 Device Port (High-Speed Mode),
USB 2.0 Host Port,
Ethernet,
Internal 802.11 a/b/g/n/ Wireless (Factory Option),
Internal Bluetooth (Factory Option)
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Compatibility | Windows,
macOS,
Linux,
Android,
IOS
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Warranty | Printer – Two Year From the Date of Purchase,
Print Head – 25 km of Printer Label Length or 12 Months, Whichever Come First,
Platen – 50 km of Printer Label Length or 12 Months, Whichever Come First
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The MH241T is a popular model belonging to TSC’s mainstream MH241 industrial barcode printer series. TSC MH241T is a flagship product with top-notch printhead technology designed to handle heavy-duty printing applications. The letter “T” in MH241T stands for “Advance.”
The TSC MH241T features a 32-bit RISC processor along with 256 MB SDRAM and 512 MB flash memory. Additionally, it has a microSD memory card reader that enables you to increase the flash memory by up to 32 GB.
The TSC MH241T is a bulky machine weighing 15.70 kg (34.61 lbs). The printer occupies a large space and has the following dimensions.
Please refer to the TSC MH241 series description page to learn more about the features and benefits of this product.
Overview of TSC MH241T | |
|---|---|
Printer Type
| Industrial Printer
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Printing Mode
| Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
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Print Resolution
| 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
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Print Speed
| 14 ips (356 mm/s)
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Maximum Print Width
| 104 mm (4.09 inches)
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Maximum Print Length
| 25,400 mm (1000 inches)
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Supported Media Type – Labels
| Continuous Label Paper,
Die-Cut Label Paper,
Black Mark Label Paper (Bottom side or top side black mark),
Fanfold Labels,
Notch Paper,
Perforated Paper,
Tag Paper,
Care Label (outside wound)
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Supported Media Type – Ribbon
| Wax,
Resin,
Wax-Resin
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Display
| 4.3-inch Touch-Enabled colored LED; 1 LED Indicator With 6 Operational Buttons (Confirm/Cancel, Feed/Print, Up, Down, Left, Right)
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Sensors | Gap Transmissive Sensor (Position Adjustable),
Black Mark Reflective Sensor (Bottom or Top Black Mark Sensor Switchable and Position Adjustable),
Head Open Sensor,
Ribbon End Sensor,
Ribbon Encode Sensor,
Media Near End Sensor
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Connectivity Options and Ports
| RS-232,
USB 2.0 Device Port (High-Speed Mode),
USB 2.0 Host Port (x2),
Internal Ethernet (Transmission Rate: 10/100 Mbps),
GPIO (DB15F) + Centronics (Factory Option),
MFi-certified Bluetooth 5.0 (Factory Option),
Slot-in 802.11 1/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi + BT Combo Module Kit (Dealer Option)
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Compatibility | Windows,
macOS,
Linux,
Android,
IOS
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Warranty | Printer – Two year from the date of purchase,
Print Head – 25 km of printer label length or 12 months, whichever come first,
Platen – 50 km of printer label length or 12 months, whichever come first
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The Zebra ZD421T is an affordable desktop printer part of Zebra’s successful ZD400 4-inch printer family. The letter “T” in ZD421T signifies that the printer is a “thermal transfer” model. ZD421T comes with a dual-wall frame construction that makes it sturdy and durable.
The Zebra ZD421T boasts an innovative architecture designed for fast processing speeds. The printer comes with 256 MB SDRAM and 512 MB of flash memory. However, out of 512 MB, only 64 MB is
available for user applications, leaving the rest for the printer’s internal use.
Most of the internal storage is occupied by LinkOS,
Zebra’s proprietary operating system LinkOS has a bunch of pre-installed tools, utilities, and programs to help you get the most out of the printer.
The Zebra ZD421T is a relatively lightweight printer, weighing only 2.05 kg (4.52 lbs.). The physical dimensions of the printer are.
Overview of Zebra ZD421T | |
|---|---|
Printer Type
| Desktop Printer
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Printing Mode
| Thermal Transfer
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Print Resolution
| 203 dpi (8 dots/mm),
300 dpi (12 dots/mm) (Optional)
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Print Speed
| At 203 dpi – 6 ips (up to 152 mm/s),
At 300 dpi – 4 ips (up to 102 mm/s)
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Maximum Print Width
| At 203 dpi – 104 mm (4.09 inches),
At 300 dpi – 108 mm (4.27 inches)
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Maximum Print Length
| 991 mm (39 inches)
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Supported Media Type – Labels
| Roll-fed or fan-fold,
Label stock (die cut or continuous),
Tag stock (die cut or continuous),
Continuous receipt paper (direct thermal only),
Wristband stock (Z-Band 4000)
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Supported Media Type – Ribbon
| Wax,
Resin,
Wax-Resin
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Display
| No display;5 colour-coded LED status indicators and 3 user interface buttons (Pause, Feed, Cancel)
|
Sensors | Black Mark Reflective Sensor (Full Width, Moveable),
Transmissive Gap Sensor (Position Adjustable)
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Connectivity Options and Ports
| USB Host Port (2.0),
USB Device Port (2.0),
Ethernet Port (Transmission Rate: 10/100 Mbps) (Optional),
Serial Port (RS-232 & DB-9) (Optional),
Dual Wireless Radio with 802.11ac Certified Wi-Fi (Optional),
Bluetooth 4.1 (MFi-Certified),
NFC support
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Compatibility
| Windows,
macOS,
Linux,
Android,
IOS
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Warranty | Two Years From the Date of Shipment (Printer Only)
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The Zebra ZT411 is a powerful thermal label printer designed for high-volume printing applications. It features an all-metal frame that contributes to its ruggedness and durability.
The ZT411 has 256 MB SDRAM along with 512 MB onboard linear flash memory. However, only 64 MB of flash memory is available to the user. The rest of the memory is used by the printer’s internal programs and processes. The ZT411 comes with LinkOS.
Unfortunately, the Zebra ZT411 does not have an in-built processor.
The Zebra ZT411 is an extremely heavy printer, weighing a whopping 16.33 kg (36 lbs). The printer also has a large footprint and occupies a lot of space. The printer’s dimensions are as follows.
Please refer to the Zebra ZT411 description page for a complete list of features and benefits.
Triton offers the following ZT411 models.
Overview of Zebra ZT411 | |
|---|---|
Printer Type
| Industrial Printer
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Printing Mode
| Direct Thermal & Thermal Transfer
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Print Resolution
| 203 dpi (8 dots/mm),
300 dpi (12 dots/mm) (Optional),
600 dpi (24 dots/mm) (Optional)
|
Print Speed
| Up to 14 ips (356 mm/s)
|
Maximum Print Width
| 104 mm (4.09 inches) (Same for all print resolutions)
|
Maximum Print Length
| At 203 dpi – 3988 mm (157 inches),
At 300 dpi – 1854 mm (73 inches),
At 600 dpi – 991 mm (39 inches)
|
Supported Media Type – Labels
| Continuous Label Paper,
Die-Cut Label Paper,
Black Mark Label Paper,
Notch Paper
|
Supported Media Type – Ribbon
| Wax,
Resin,
Wax-Resin
|
Display
| 4.3-inch touch-enabled Colour Display; 5 Colour-Coded LED Indicators and 3 User Interface Buttons (Pause, Feed, Cancel)
|
Sensors | Black Mark Reflective Sensor,
Transmissive Gap Sensor
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Connectivity Options and Ports
| 2x USB Host Port (2.0),
Serial Port (RS-232),
Ethernet Port (Transmission Rate: 10/100 Mbps),
802.11ac Certified Wi-Fi (Optional),
Bluetooth 4.1 (Apple Certified) (Optional),
Parallel (Bi-Directional Interface) (Optional),
Applicator Port (Optional)
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Compatibility | Windows,
macOS,
Linux,
Android,
IOS
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Warranty | One Year From the Date of Shipment (Printer Only)
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The Zebra ZT231 is a mid-range industrial printer and the most recent addition to the Zebra’s ZT200 industrial printer lineup. The printer debuted in July 2022. The ZT231 has a metallic frame that makes it durable and robust enough to handle harsh industrial environments.
The ZT231 is shipped with 256 MB SDRAM and 256 MB flash memory, providing enough storage to handle complex print jobs. Please note that out of 256 MB, only 64 MB is user-available. The ZT231 comes equipped with LinkOS.
The Zebra ZT231 is a bulky printer weighing 9.1 kg (20 lbs.). The printer’s physical dimensions are as follows.
Check out the Zebra ZT231 description page to discover the features and benefits of this Zebra printer.
Triton provides the following models of Zebra ZT231 industrial thermal printers.
The ZT231 is one of the best thermal printers in the market. Check out our guide on choosing the best thermal printers for more information.
Overview of Zebra ZT231 | |
|---|---|
Printer Type
| Industrial Printer
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Printing Mode
| Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
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Print Resolution
| 203 dpi (8 dots/mm),
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
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Print Speed
| At 203 dpi – 12 ips,
At 300 dpi – 8 ips
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Maximum Print Width
| 104 mm (4.09 inches)
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Maximum Print Length
| At 203 dpi – 3988 mm (157 inches),
At 300 dpi – 1854 mm (73 inches)
|
Supported Media Type – Labels
| Continuous Label Paper,
Die-Cut Label Paper,
Black Mark Label Paper,
Notch Paper
|
Supported Media Type – Ribbon
| Wax,
Resin,
Wax-Resin
|
Display
| 4.3-inch Touch-Enabled Coloured Display; 5 Colour-Coded LED Indicators and 3 User Interface Buttons (Pause, Feed, Cancel)
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Sensors
| Black Mark Reflective Sensor,
Moveable Transmissive Gap Sensor
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Connectivity Options and Ports
| USB Host Port (2.0),
Serial Port (RS-232 & DB-9),
Ethernet Port (Transmission Rate: 10/100 Mbps),
802.11ac Certified Wi-Fi (optional),
Applicator Port (optional),
NFC,
Bluetooth Low Energy
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Compatibility
| Windows,
macOS,
Linux,
Android,
IOS
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Warranty | One Year From the Date of Shipment (Printer Only)
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The PC43 is a 4-inch desktop printer series from Honeywell. The series offers two models – PC43D and PC43T. The PC43D is a direct thermal printer, while the PC43T is a thermal transfer printer. Both printer models are reliable and are designed for low-volume printing applications.
Check out our direct thermal vs. thermal transfer printing guide to learn about these print technologies.
The PC43D/PC43T comes with built-in 128 MB RAM and 128 MB flash memory. The printer’s flash memory can be expanded up to 32 GB via a USB thumb drive. Unfortunately, Honeywell PC43 series does not feature an internal processor.
The physical dimensions and weight of the printer differ between the two models. The dimensions and weight of the Honeywell PC43D and PC43T are listed below.
Overview of Honeywell PC43D/PC43T | |
|---|---|
Printer Type
| Desktop Printer
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Printing Mode
| Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer
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Print Resolution
| 203 dpi (8 dots/mm),
300 dpi (12 dots/mm)
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Print Speed
| At 203 dpi – Up to 8 ips (203.2 mm/s),
At 300 dpi – Up to 6 ips (152.4 mm/s)
|
Maximum Print Width
| At 203 dpi – 104 mm (4.1 inches),
At 300 dpi- 106 mm (4.2 inches)
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Maximum Print Length
| At 203 dpi – 1727 mm (68 inches),
At 300 dpi – 900 mm (35 inches)
|
Supported Media Type – Labels
| Self-Adhesive Labels,
Non-Adhesive Tags,
Linerless Labels,
Floodcoat Labels,
Continuous Paper Strip roll
|
Supported Media Type – Ribbon (Only PD43T)
| Wax,
Resin,
Wax-Resin
|
Display | 2.36-inch Colour LCD Touch Display; LED Indicators with 7 Operational Buttons (Menu, Feed/Print, Up, Down, Left, Right, Back)
|
Sensors | Transmissive Gap Sensor,
Black Mark Reflective Sensor,
Head Open Sensor,
Ribbon Out Sensor (PC43T)
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Connectivity Options and Ports
| USB Device Type B Connector v.2.0 High Speed,
USB Host Type A Connector v.2.0 High Speed,
Ethernet 10/100 Mbps Module (User Option),
Dual Radio Module (802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth V2.1) (User Option),
USB to Serial Adapter (RS-232) (User Option),
USB to Parallel Adapter (User Option),
UHF RFID (Factory Option)
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Compatibility | Windows,
macOS,
Linux,
Android,
IOS
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Warranty | One Year From the Date of Shipment (Printer Only)
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Dimensions and Weight of Honeywell PC43D and PC43T | ||
|---|---|---|
PC43D | PC43T | |
Length | 215 mm (8.4 inches)
| 281 mm (11.1 inches)
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Width | 180 mm (7.1 inches)
| 227 mm (8.9 inches)
|
Height | 167 mm (6.6 inches)
| 182 mm (7.2 inches)
|
Weight | 1.72 kg (3.8 lbs.)
| 2.7 kg (5.9 lbs.)
|
Triton offers the following PC43 printer models.
The Honeywell PD45/PD45S is an industrial-grade thermal printer. It features an all-metallic frame with minimum internal mechanical parts, making it one of the most durable industrial printers on the market.
The PD45/PD45S thermal label printers are powered by an Arm Cortex-A7 800MHz processor coupled with 128 MB DDR3 SDRAM and 128 MB flash memory. This combination provides excellent computing power to handle multiple and most complex print jobs.
The PD45/PD45S are shipped with a patented Dual-Sensor Positioning technology. This technology detects the position of barcode labels and tags and tracks them, ensuring accurate printing. In addition, the printer has two pressure bars that apply consistent pressure to the print media, preventing it from wrinkling or curling.
The Honeywell PD45/PD45S is a heavy printer that occupies a lot of space. Both printers have the same physical dimensions; however, their weight differs. Here’s a table showing the dimensions and weight of the PD45/PD45S.
Please refer to the Honeywell PD45/PD45S description page for a detailed specification and overview of the printer.
Overview of Honeywell PD45/45S | |
|---|---|
Printer Type
| Industrial Printer
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Printing Mode
| Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
|
Print Resolution
| 203 dpi (8 dots/mm),
300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm)
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Print Speed – PD45
| At 203 dpi – Up to 8 ips (200 mm/s),
At 300 dpi – Up to 4 ips (100 mm/s)
|
Print Speed – PD45S
| At 203 dpi – Up to 10 ips (250 mm/s),
At 300 dpi – Up to 8 ips (200 mm/s)
|
Maximum Print Width
| At 203 dpi – 108 mm (4.25 inches),
At 300 dpi – 105.7 mm (4.16 inches)
|
Maximum Print Length
| At 203 dpi – 4800 mm (188.98 inches),
At 300 dpi – 2200 mm (86.61 inches)
|
Supported Media Type – Labels
| Notch Paper,
Continuous Label Paper,
Guide Hole Paper,
Black Label Paper,
Non-Continuous Label Paper,
Tag Paper
|
Supported Media Type – Ribbon
| Wax,
Resin,
Wax-Resin
|
Display | 2.36-inch keypad LCD screen or 3.5-inch touch-enabled colored display
|
Sensors | Transmissive Gap Sensor,
Black Mark Reflective Sensor,
Head Open Sensor,
Ribbon Out Sensor,
Media End Sensor
|
Connectivity Options and Ports
| Wi-Fi module slot,
Industrial/Applicator Interface Port Slot (PD45S only),
Parallel Port Slot (PD45S only),
USB 2.0 host Port,
USB 2.0 device Port,
Ethernet Interface (Transmission Rate: 10/100 Mbps),
RS-232 (Transmission Rate up to 115.2 KB/s)
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Compatibility
| Windows,
Linux
|
Warranty | One Year From the Date of Shipment (Printer Only)
|
Dimensions and Weight of PD45/PD45S | ||
|---|---|---|
PD45
| PD45S
| |
Length | 438 mm (17.24 inches)
| 438 mm (17.24 inches)
|
Width
| 249 mm (9.80 inches)
| 249 mm (9.80 inches)
|
Height | 270 mm (10.63 inches)
| 270 mm (10.63 inches)
|
Weight | 9.25 Kg (20.39 lbs)
| 9.34 Kg (20.59 lbs)
|
Triton provides the following variants of Honeywell PD45 and Honeywell PD45S printers.
The Honeywell PM45 is a mid-range industrial thermal printer. It boasts a metallic construction, making it capable of withstanding the rigours of industrial environments.
The PM45 comes with built-in 256 MB SDRAM and 512 MB flash memory. The printer, however, lacks an inbuilt processor.
The PM45 features Dual-Sensor Positioning technology and dual pressure bars, ensuring accurate and consistent printing results.
The Honeywell PM45 is a heavy printer weighing 13.2 kg (29.1 lbs). The printer’s physical dimensions are as follows.
Please refer to the Honeywell PM45/PM45C description page for a complete list of features and benefits.
Triton offers the following Honeywell PM45 printer models.
Overview of Honeywell PM45 | |
|---|---|
Printer Type | Industrial Printer
|
Printing Mode
| Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
|
Print Resolution
| 203 dpi (8 dots/mm),
300 dpi (11.8 dots/mm),
406 dpi (16 dots/mm),
600 dpi (23.6 dots/mm)
|
Print Speed
| At 203 dpi – Up to 14 ips (350 mm/s),
At 300 dpi – Up to ips (300 mm/s),
At 406 dpi – Up to 10 ips (250 mm/s),
At 600 dpi – Up to 6 ips (150 mm/s)
|
Maximum Print Width
| At 203 dpi – 108 mm (4.25 inches),
At 300 dpi – 105.7 (4.17 inches),
At 406 dpi – 104 (4.09 inches),
At 600 dpi – 105.6 (4.16 inches)
|
Maximum Print Length
| At 203 dpi – 4800 mm (188.98 inches),
At 300 dpi – 2200 mm (86.61 inches),
At 406 dpi – 1200 mm (47.24 inches),
At 600 dpi – 550 mm (21.65 inches)
|
Supported Media Type – Labels
| Gap Label Paper,
Black Mark Label Paper,
Tag Paper,
Guide Hole Paper,
Notch Paper,
Continuous Label Paper
|
Supported Media Type – Ribbon
| Wax,
Resin,
Wax-Resin
|
Display | 3.5-inch touch-enabled colored LED display; LED Bar with 1 Operational Button (Print Button)
|
Sensors | Transmissive Gap Sensor,
Black Mark Reflective Sensor,
Head Open Sensor,
Ribbon Out Sensor,
Media End Sensor
|
Connectivity Options and Ports
| USB 2.0 Host Port (x2),
USB 2.0 Device Port,
Ethernet Interface (Transmission Rate: 10/100/1000 Mbps),
RS-232 (Transmission Rate up to 115.2 KB/s),
WLAN – IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac; Wi-Fi Certified, 1×1 SISO,
Bluetooth V5.0,
RFID (Optional),
Industrial/Applicator Interface Port Slot (Optional),
Parallel Interface IEEE 1284 (Optional)
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Compatibility
| Windows,
Linux
|
Warranty | One Year From the Date of Shipment (Printer Only)
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We hope you now have an idea about the best shipping printers in the market today. All these printers come with their own features and benefits, so it is up to you to decide which suits your needs the most.
Some people may convince you to believe that inkjet and laser printers are the best to print shipping labels. However, if you want to get optimal performance and fast printing results, then thermal printers are your best bet.
Please refer to the guides listed below to compare an inkjet printer and laser printer with a thermal printer.
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