Honeywell PX45 RFID Industrial Label Printer

Honeywell PX45 RFID Industrial Label Printer

The Honeywell PX45 (PX45A00NA0000201) is a high-performance industrial label printer with integrated UHF RFID encoding, designed for enterprise-scale supply chain operations. This dual-function system prints labels and encodes EPC Gen2 RFID tags simultaneously at the point of print, eliminating secondary encoding steps and accelerating product commissioning workflows. Built for 24/7 operations in warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution environments, the PX45 delivers consistent output quality and reliability where throughput directly impacts operational efficiency.

Key Features

• UHF RFID encoder (North America frequency) with EPC Gen2 tag support for simultaneous print and encode operations
• 203 DPI thermal transfer printing for crisp, scannable barcodes and high-contrast text
• 300 mm/s (12 ips) print speed for high-volume label production
• 4.4-inch maximum print width (thermal transfer mode) accommodating shipping labels, compliance tags, and product identification
• Multiple emulation support: ZPL II, ZSim2, Direct Protocol, Fingerprint, Intermec Printer Language for seamless integration with legacy systems
• Color LCD display for intuitive status monitoring and job management
• Quad connectivity: Ethernet (10/100 Mbps), USB 2.0 Device, USB 2.0 Host, and RS-232 for direct WMS and ERP integration

Technical Highlights

The PX45 features 256 MB SDRAM and 512 MB Flash memory, enabling complex label format processing without throughput degradation. Robust construction supports operating temperatures from 5 to 40°C and storage conditions from -20 to 70°C, with humidity tolerance of 10–90% non-condensing. The printer weighs 12.6 kg and measures 275 x 482 x 238 mm, fitting standard workbench and mounting configurations. Direct thermal and thermal transfer capabilities provide flexibility in media selection, while both print methods deliver 203 DPI resolution for consistent output quality across all label types.

Applications

Ideal for asset tracking, product serialization, compliance labeling, and supply chain visibility initiatives. The integrated RFID encoder streamlines operations requiring simultaneous barcode and tag deployment—pharmaceutical distribution, apparel manufacturing, logistics networks, and track-and-trace environments where accuracy and speed are non-negotiable.

Karl Wilson

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

The PX45 addresses a critical operational gap: the time and cost overhead of separate print and encode processes. By consolidating both functions into a single device, enterprises reduce label handling, eliminate secondary workstations, and improve data synchronization between physical labels and RFID tag content. The combination of proven thermal printing architecture with enterprise-grade RFID encoding makes this model particularly valuable in regulated industries where audit trails and data integrity are mandated.

Multiple emulation support ensures this printer integrates into existing label ecosystems without custom development, while quad connectivity options provide redundancy and flexibility in network topology. The 300 mm/s speed and 203 DPI resolution balance throughput with print quality—sufficient for most industrial barcodes and readability-critical applications. For organizations managing SKU proliferation or implementing track-and-trace mandates, the PX45 delivers ROI through reduced labor, improved first-pass accuracy, and faster commissioning cycles.

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