Spec Sheet

FEATURES
An economical solution
for light-duty thermal
printing applications.
Supports a wide range
of media, including
12.7 mm (½ in) or 25.4
mm (1 in) ribbon cores
(depending on the
model).
Industry-standard
connectivity includes
USB host and device,
Ethernet, parallel and
serial communications.
Easy to use, with
a quick-opening
design for media
replenishment.
Supports ESim (EPL),
ZSim (ZPL-II) and
Direct Protocol (DP)
print languages for
maximum compatibility.
Easy to install and ready to print quickly, the
streamlined PC42t is an economical choice for media
up to 110 mm (4.3 in) wide.
PC42t
4” Desktop Printer
Based on more than 40 years of bar code printing innovations,
the PC42t desktop printer sets new standards for user-
friendliness and affordability. Exceptionally compact and easy to
use, this printer is simple to install and is ready to print quickly.
Quiet, reliable operation and intuitive design make the PC42t the
right fit for light-duty labeling applications in a variety of industries.
Available in either 12.7 mm (½ in) or 25.4 mm (1 in) ribbon core
configurations, the PC42t supports media as wide as 110 mm
(4.3 in) and fits right into existing printing environments. The
25.4 mm configuration is compatible with ribbon lengths up to
300 m (984 ft) — more than four times the length of competitive
offerings. With support for longer ribbons, downtime is reduced
and ribbons can be shared with larger printers to provide
increased media flexibility.
The PC42t includes broad, industry standard connectivity. Up to
four ports are built-in: standard USB device and USB host, plus
serial or serial+Ethernet. With a user-installable USB-to-parallel
cable, the PC42t easily drops into virtually any environment.
With its compact size, common media specifications, and
support for ZPL-II and EPL emulation, along with Honeywell’s
popular Direct Protocol (DP), the PC42t provides an easy
upgrade path from a variety of legacy Intermec and competitive
printers.
With its affordable price and modern features, the PC42t
represents a smart solution for the small or medium business
looking to improve productivity in label making operations.
Economical to purchase and use, the PC42t is also a great
choice for those looking to deploy thermal label printing for the
first time, or for those transitioning away from more expensive
inkjet- or laser-based label printing methods.