HONEYWELL PM45CA,FT,ETH,SHORT,F HGR,T203,NOPC

At 14 inches per second, the PM45CA blazes through high-volume label jobs without breaking a sweat. This industrial workhorse pairs a 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A7 processor with 256 MB RAM and 512 MB Flash, ensuring complex print streams render instantly and queued jobs stay on schedule. Built on a die-cast aluminum frame with a metal cover, it shrugs off the knocks of busy warehouses and production floors. The 3.5-inch color LCD touchscreen puts every setting at your fingertips, while ZSim2, DPL, IPL, FP/DP, and C# emulations make it a drop-in replacement for legacy fleets.

Overview

The Honeywell PM45CA is a premium industrial barcode printer engineered for 24/7 duty in manufacturing, logistics, and distribution centers. It supports both thermal transfer and direct thermal printing at 203 dpi, delivering crisp, scannable labels up to 4.25 inches wide. The short media hanger accommodates smaller roll diameters, ideal for tight spaces or frequent media changes. Connectivity includes Ethernet 10/100, dual USB hosts, USB device, and RS-232 serial, ensuring seamless integration with WMS, ERP, and standalone applications. This model ships without a power cord (NOPC), allowing you to use the correct regional cable for your facility.

What stands out

• Fastest-in-class 14 ips print speed at 203 dpi for maximum throughput.
• Rugged die-cast aluminum frame and metal cover for harsh environments.
• 3.5-inch color touchscreen with intuitive icon-driven interface.
• Multi-emulation support (ZSim2, DPL, IPL, FP/DP, C#) for effortless migration.
• Dual USB host ports for direct connection of scanners, keyboards, or USB drives.
• Short media hanger reduces footprint and speeds media swaps.

Technical details

• Print technology: Thermal Transfer / Direct Thermal
• Print resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm)
• Maximum print speed: 14 ips (350 mm/s)
• Maximum print width: 4.25 inches (108 mm)
• Connectivity: Ethernet 10/100 Mbps, USB 2.0 Host (x2), USB 2.0 Device, RS-232 Serial
• Memory: 256 MB RAM, 512 MB Flash
• Media sensors: Fixed transmissive, fixed reflective
• Media hanger: Short
• Power cord: Not included
• Operating temperature: +5°C to +40°C (41°F to 104°F)
• Barcode support: All major 1D and 2D symbologies
• Software: Honeywell PrintSet, Operational Intelligence, Device Manager
• Media types: Roll-fed labels, fanfold labels, tags, tickets

Our verdict

The PM45CA is a no-compromise industrial printer that combines speed, durability, and flexibility. Its short media hanger and missing power cord are minor trade-offs for a device that will anchor your labeling operations for years.