New Desktop Barcode Label Printers from Honeywell: PC41e-D and PC42e-D

Honeywell has launched 2 new desktop label printers aimed at those with entry-level to mid-range printing needs. Compact design, attractive appearance, and advanced features such as cutter and peeler can streamline your label production, whether for inventory management,warehouse automation or retail promotions. If your print requirements are up to 1,000 labels per day, take a look at the Honeywell PC41e-D desktop printer and the PC42e-D desktop printer.

Key Features of PC41e-D and PC42e-D

These quality Honeywell printers are ready for productivity:

• Max print speed: 8 ips
• Flexible Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
• High Resolution Options: 203 and 300 dpi

Plus, select from optional accessories such as a cutter, peeler, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module, and USB-to-serial connector.

Learn More About the PC41e-D and PC42-e-D

The team at CSSI are barcode label printer specialists. We can provide you with a hands-on demo unit to test these powerful printer options. We are also label and supplies specialists, able to help with specifying consumable media. Please contact us to discuss label printers for your business, as well as barcode scanner and mobile computer models.

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Honeywell’s PC41E-D and PC42E-D Desktop Printers

Q: What’s the difference between the PC41E-D and the PC42E-D? A. Both are compact, direct thermal desktop printers built on Honeywell’s Printer Edge platform, but the PC42E-D is the more connected, higher-capacity model. The PC41E-D ships with USB Device and USB Host connectivity only and 128MB SDRAM/128MB Flash memory. The PC42E-D adds factory-installed Ethernet, serial, Bluetooth V5.0, and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), plus double the memory (256MB SDRAM/256MB Flash), and it supports optional cutter and self-strip modules that aren’t available on the PC41E-D.

Q: What print technology do these printers use, and what media can they run? A. Both models are direct thermal printers (no ribbon required), printing up to 4 inches wide at resolutions of 203 DPI or 300 DPI. Print speed tops out at 8 inches per second at 203 dpi or 6 ips at 300 dpi, and they’re rated for up to 1,000 labels per day. They handle tags, labels with black marks or gaps, lined labels, and receipt paper, making them well suited for lighter-duty, high-mix label and receipt printing rather than high-volume industrial runs.

Q: What connectivity options do the PC41E-D and PC42E-D support? A. The PC41E-D connects via USB Device and USB Host. The PC42E-D covers the same USB options plus Ethernet, serial, Bluetooth V5.0, and Wi-Fi 5, giving IT teams more flexibility to integrate the printer into existing wired or wireless networks without add-on hardware.

Q: What software and drivers do these printers work with? A. Both models support Honeywell Printer Edge, Operational Intelligence, Printset6, and SOTI Connect for setup, monitoring, and remote fleet management. Driver compatibility spans CUPS for Linux and InterDriver for Windows, with SAP device type support planned for Q2 2026 — useful details for IT teams evaluating fit with existing warehouse or POS software stacks.

Q: What industries and use cases are these printers designed for? A. Honeywell positions the PC41E-D/PC42E-D for transportation and logistics, warehouse, and retail environments, with named use cases including parcel shops, postal offices, price markdown labeling, receipt printing, receiving, reverse logistics, and sorting lines. The rounded, durable housing (available in black or white) is designed to hold up to daily front-of-store and back-of-store use while fitting into customer-facing spaces.