Honeywell PX45 Industrial Thermal Label Printer
The Honeywell PX45 (PX45A00000020400) is a production-grade industrial label printer engineered for high-volume thermal transfer printing in warehouse, manufacturing, and logistics environments. This configuration delivers 406 DPI resolution at up to 250 mm/s (10 ips), producing crisp, scannable barcode and label output that meets regulatory compliance requirements and supply chain operational standards.
Key Features
- 406 DPI thermal transfer printing at 250 mm/s (10 ips) for clear, machine-readable barcodes and labels
- Dual thermal print method support: Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer for flexible media options
- Rewinder with Label Taken Sensor for automated label dispensing and production-line integration
- Integrated Color LCD display for operator feedback and job monitoring
- 256 MB SDRAM and 512 MB Flash memory for complex label templates and graphic-intensive formats
- Multi-protocol language support: ZPL II, ZSim2, Direct Protocol, Fingerprint, and Intermec Printer Language
Connectivity and Integration
The PX45 provides direct system integration through Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), USB 2.0 (Device and Host modes), and RS-232 serial connectivity. This multi-interface architecture enables seamless deployment with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, and legacy barcode printing workflows across multi-vendor environments.
Print Specifications
Maximum print width accommodates standard shipping labels, GHS compliance labeling, product identification tags, and inventory management labels at 112 mm (4.4 in) for Direct Thermal and 110 mm (4.3 in) for Thermal Transfer operation. The 406 DPI resolution ensures barcode symbol quality for 1D/2D code applications requiring sustained scan accuracy in high-volume sorting and fulfillment operations.
Environmental Durability
Operating temperature range of 5–40°C (41–104°F) and storage tolerance to -20–70°C (-4–152°F) support deployment in temperature-controlled warehouse facilities and distribution centers. Humidity tolerance of 10–90% non-condensing ensures reliable operation in standard industrial environments without specialized climate control.
Karl WilsonPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
The PX45 represents Honeywell's mid-range thermal printer solution for organizations requiring consistent, high-resolution label output without enterprise-scale complexity. The 256 MB SDRAM and 512 MB Flash configuration prevents throughput degradation under graphic-intensive workloads, critical for label templates combining logos, variable data fields, and compliance barcodes. Multi-protocol emulation (ZPL II, Intermec) eliminates proprietary lock-in and reduces migration costs when consolidating mixed printer fleets.
The rewinder with label-taken sensor enables downstream automation, reducing manual dispensing errors in high-volume fulfillment. This configuration is suited for mid-market distributors, 3PLs, and manufacturers transitioning from entry-level printers to production-capable systems, provided print volume justifies the 12.6 kg footprint and integration overhead.
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