Honeywell PX45 406 DPI Industrial Label Printer

The Honeywell PX45 PX45A00010000400 is a production-grade industrial label printer engineered for high-volume thermal transfer printing in warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution environments. With 406 DPI resolution and print speeds up to 250 mm/s (10 ips), this printer delivers sharp, scannable barcodes and compliance labels while maintaining consistent output quality across extended production shifts.

Key Features

• 406 DPI thermal transfer and direct thermal printing for enterprise-grade barcode quality
• Print speed up to 250 mm/s (10 ips) for sustained production throughput
• 112 mm (4.4 in) DT / 110 mm (4.3 in) TT maximum print width for shipping, compliance, and product ID labels
• 256 MB SDRAM and 512 MB Flash memory for complex label template handling
• Color LCD display for intuitive printer status and job management
• Multiple connectivity options: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), USB 2.0 Device/Host, and RS-232
• Multi-language emulation support (ZPL II, ZSim2, Direct Protocol, Fingerprint, IPL) for legacy printer replacement
• Wide operating temperature range 5–40°C for diverse industrial environments

Technical Specifications

Print Technology: Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
Resolution: 406 DPI
Print Speed: Up to 250 mm/s (10 ips) at 406 DPI
Print Width: 112 mm (4.4 in) DT / 110 mm (4.3 in) TT
Memory: 256 MB SDRAM, 512 MB Flash
Processor: Includes IEEE 1284 parallel interface support
Connectivity: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), USB 2.0 Device, USB 2.0 Host, RS-232
Display: Color LCD
Dimensions: 275 x 482 x 238 mm (10.8 x 19.0 x 9.4 in)
Weight: 12.6 kg (27.8 lbs)
Operating Temperature: 5–40°C (41–104°F)
Storage Temperature: -20–70°C (-4–152°F)
Humidity: 10–90% non-condensing

System Integration

Ethernet and USB connectivity enable direct integration with warehouse management systems (WMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, and production control systems. Support for ZPL II and multiple label emulations reduces integration time when replacing or supplementing existing Zebra and compatible printer installations. HTTPS encryption and LPR analytics support provide secure network operation and print job visibility across enterprise environments.

Applications

• Warehouse shipping and receiving label generation
• Manufacturing compliance and product identification labeling
• Distribution center barcode production
• Carrier label printing for logistics operations
• Multi-vendor printer fleet consolidation

Karl Wilson

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The PX45 balances speed, resolution, and integration flexibility for mid-to-high-volume label operations. The 406 DPI specification ensures GS1 compliance and reliable barcode scanning in warehouse automation systems, while 250 mm/s throughput meets production demands without requiring multiple printers. The combination of direct thermal and thermal transfer capability provides cost flexibility—direct thermal for consumables-sensitive operations, thermal transfer for label durability requirements.

Multi-language emulation support is particularly valuable in facilities transitioning from proprietary printer ecosystems, eliminating the need for label template redesign during replacement cycles. Dual USB interfaces and Ethernet connectivity support both direct-to-printer production workflows and networked batch processing architectures.

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