Honeywell Printer Migration Guide
Last time buy dates of the legacy Intermec and Datamax printers
Suggested replacement printers
Key benefits of the new PM45 and PD45
The names Datamax and Intermec will soon disappear from the labelprinter market. Over the
last few years, they have migrated to the Honeywell platform. We are now seeing the final
stretch of this migration, with a lot of changes in Honeywell’s portfolio.
Do you know how the New Product Introductions (NPI) in 2021 like the PD45 and PM45 are
positioned in the range? Do you know the “last time buy” dates of the old printers?
This easy guide is for you – everything you need to know in 3 minutes.
Contents
1. Desktop
2. Light Industrial
3. Mid Industrial
4. High Performance Industrial
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1. DESKTOP
End Of Life: E-Class last time buy December 2021
Existing: PC42d/t, PC23, PC43
New: -
PC43 pricing & availability
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Honeywell recommends the PD45 and PC43 as the replacement for the E-Class. Or for basic
printing needs at the most affordable price, choose the PC42.
The PC43 series are a popular choice for light-duty, desktop applications of up to 1,000 labels per
day. It prints faster than the E-Class, has a better user experience, and gives you “Smart Printing”
which allows you to operate the printer without a laptop or pc. Add a keyboard, barcode scanner or
other USB peripherals directly to the printer.
The PC43d (direct thermal) and PC43t (thermal transfer) were developed for light-duty labeling
applications where users need reliable and easy-to-use printers. With their small footprint they are a
great fit for space-constrained spaces. They also offer space-saving options like wall-mounting
accessories and battery-powered operation.
Features that are found only in larger – more expensive – printers.
- Multi-language LCD or icon user interface
- User-installable connectivity options
- Label printing at fast speed.
- Large ribbon capacity (up to 300 meter or 984 ft.)
Switching from another brand of printers to the PC43 is easy with the comprehensive command
language support. One example is ZSim2, a fast and easy ZPL II® emulation.
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2. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
End Of Life: M-Class last time buy October 2021
PM42 last time buy June 2022
Existing: PD43
New: PD45
PD45 pricing & availability
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The PD45 series printer is Honeywell’s new commercial grade industrial printer, which is suited for
manufacturing, retail, transportation & logistics, health care, and government applications. The PD45
is available with standard features such as “smart printing”, in which users can configure and fine-tune
settings without the need for a host computer by running apps right inside the printer – eliminating the
need for a connected PC entirely.
PD43 pricing & availability
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The PD43 and smaller PD43c (compact) series of light industrial thermal printers are the
recommended replacements for the M-Class printers. They incorporate the latest printing innovations
into a compact and affordable solution designed to deliver high print performance in a smaller
footprint. Often suited for the distribution center, warehouse, aand airline passenger service.
An all-metal chassis, strong cast aluminum print mechanism, and tool-free printhead and roller
replacement help minimize downtime and maintenance needs. With a variety of door options, the
PD43 printer can support a wide range of media, including ink-in and ink-out ribbons with half-inch or
one-inch core sizes. Fast time- to-label and print speeds of up to 200 mm/s (8 ips) help the PD43
printer scale with the changing needs of dynamic operations.
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3. MID INDUSTRIAL
End Of Life: I-Class last time buy June 2022
Existing: PM43
New: PM45
PM45 pricing & availability
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Honeywell suggests the PM43 and PM45 as replacement printers for the I-Class.The PM45 and
PM45c (compact) industrial printers are designed for high quality label printing in harsh industrial
environments.
They print relatively fast at up to 14 ips (200 dpi), 12 ips (300 dpi), 10 ips (400 dpi), and 6 ips (600 dpi).
With print registration of up to +/-0.5 mm, the PM45 printer can ensure high print quality of barcodes,
texts, and images, even on small electronic component and pharmaceutical labels.
The PM45 can support a wide range of media – including ink-in and ink-out ribbons with
one-inch core size. With Honeywell’s firmware platform that supports multiple print languages, the
PM45 printer is an easy replacement for existing Honeywell or mixed printers. A rugged, all-metal print
mechanism, easy printhead, and tool-free platen roller replacement, help minimize downtime and
maintenance needs.
PM43 pricing & availability
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The PM43 and PM43c (compact) mid-range industrial printers deliver fast print speeds, drop-in
deployment, advanced connectivity and proven reliability. Built to support maximum uptime, PM Series
printers are available with either a tamper-proof color touchscreen in 10 languages, or a universal icon
interface. This enables immediate notifications through the printer interface, reducing your workforce
training and device support needs. The PM Series feature Wi-Fi and Cisco CCX, and is available in
200 dpi and 300 dpi versions.
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4. HIGH PERFORMANCE INDUSTRIAL
EOL: H-Class last time buy October 2021
Existing: PX940, PX4/6ie
New: -
PX940 pricing & availability
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PX940 is the recommended replacement for the H-Class printers. It’s the industry’s first labelprinter
with a fully integrated barcode verifier (optional).
With its print registration of up to +/- 0.2 mm (0.0079 in) it is extremely accurate for the smallest of
prints. The PX940 printer is suited for transportation and logistics, pharmaceuticals and healthcare,
shipping and distribution centers, industrial manufacturing, automotive parts suppliers, and
applications that are regulated and require high precision accurate printing.
Rugged all-metal print mechanism, easy printhead and tool-free platen roller replacement. The PX940
supports a wide range of media – including ink-in and ink-out ribbons with one-inch core size. Fast
time-to-label and print speeds of up to 350 mm/s (14 ips).
PX4/6ie pricing & availability
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The PX4/6ie series is designed for mission-critical operations that need to print up to 12,000 labels
per day. All-metal design and solid construction for 24/7 reliable service. Although extremely durable, it
has the smallest footprint in its class.The PX4 (4 inch) and PX6 (6 inch) have a high level of accuracy,
also on very small labels: +/- 0.75 mm registration. The PX4 also offers 406 dpi for precision labeling
without loss of speed.
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