Honeywell PC23d Direct Thermal Desktop Label Printer 203 DPI LCD RTC USB PC23DA0010021

Key Features

• Print 2-inch labels, tags and receipts at up to 8 ips to keep busy counters and packing benches moving
• Read job status from a 2.36-inch color LCD that presents printer menus and alerts in ten languages
• Stamp accurate dates and times onto every label using the real-time clock fitted to this configuration
• Reload media one-handed with the drop-in clamshell design so operators recover from run-outs in seconds
• Position the adjustable gap sensor to register unusual label pitches, narrow tags and preprinted stock
• Attach the printer to any workstation through its standard high-speed USB 2.0 Type B device connection
• Clone settings and load firmware from a USB flash drive through the high-speed USB Type A host port
• Adopt existing formats using ZSim2 ZPL-II, DSim DPL and ESim EPL emulation instead of rewriting templates
• Reclaim bench space with a 4.9 x 8.5 inch footprint and a 3.2 lb chassis that fits crowded workstations
• Wipe down the disinfectant-resistant housing with bleach and isopropyl alcohol solutions between shifts
• Add field-installable Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth modules later as your connectivity requirements grow
• Swap the printhead and platen roller without tools to return the printer to production between shifts

Key Specifications

• Print Technology: Direct thermal only, no ribbon or ink consumables required
• Print Resolution: 203 dpi (8 dots/mm) direct thermal printhead
• Maximum Print Speed: Up to 8 ips (203 mm/s) at 203 dpi
• Maximum Print Width: 56 mm (2.2 in) at 203 dpi on two-inch media
• Media Width: 15 mm to 60 mm (0.59 in to 2.36 in) supported
• Media Roll and Core: Up to 127 mm (5 in) roll diameter on 25.4 to 38.1 mm (1 to 1.5 in) cores
• Media Sensor: Adjustable gap sensor, standard on this LCD-equipped configuration
• Display and Clock: 2.36 in color LCD, 480 x 234, ten languages, with standard real-time clock
• Standard Interfaces: USB 2.0 Type B device port and USB 2.0 Type A host port; no Ethernet
• Memory: 128 MB flash and 128 MB DDR2 SDRAM standard onboard
• Command Languages: IPL, Direct Protocol, ZSim2 (ZPL-II), DSim (DPL) and ESim (EPL)
• Dimensions and Weight: 125 x 215 x 177 mm (4.9 x 8.5 x 6.9 in), 1.45 kg (3.2 lb)

Compact Desktop Form Factor

The Honeywell PC23d is a two-inch desktop direct thermal label printer built for counters, carts and workstations where bench space is scarce. This PC23DA0010021 build measures 125 mm wide, 215 mm deep and 177 mm high (4.9 x 8.5 x 6.9 in) and weighs 1.45 kg (3.2 lb), so it sits beside a terminal or on a mobile cart without dominating the work surface. The clamshell chassis opens for one-handed drop-in media loading, and both the printhead and the platen roller are replaced without tools. Output covers self-adhesive labels, non-adhesive tags, linerless stock, floodcoat and continuous paper up to 56 mm (2.2 in) wide, and because the engine is direct thermal there is no ribbon to buy, load or track.

What Is Included

This part number is the USB-only build of the PC23d. Standard connectivity is one high-speed USB 2.0 Type B device port for the host link and one high-speed USB 2.0 Type A host port used for firmware updates, configuration cloning and font loading from a flash drive. Honeywell's part description for PC23DA0010021 lists the US power cord as included and states that communication cables are sold separately, so the carton contains the printer, its external 24 V DC power supply and an Americas mains cord; contact us to confirm cable supply before ordering. The Ethernet module, the dual-radio 802.11 b/g/n plus Bluetooth module, the USB-to-serial RS-232 adapter and the USB-to-parallel adapter are field-installable options and are not supplied here. No label media is included, and neither a cutter nor a battery is offered on the PC23d.

Direct Thermal Print Performance

Printing at 203 dpi (8 dots/mm), this configuration reaches speeds of up to 8 inches per second (203 mm/s), which keeps shipping benches, dispensaries and specimen collection points moving through peak periods. Media from 15 mm to 60 mm (0.59 in to 2.36 in) wide is supported, with label lengths from 6.35 mm (0.25 in) up to 1727 mm (68 in) at this resolution. Rolls up to 127 mm (5 in) in outer diameter mount internally on cores between 25.4 mm and 38.1 mm (1 in to 1.5 in). Text, barcodes and graphics print in all four directions, and the resident font and symbology set covers the major linear codes plus Data Matrix, QR Code, PDF417, Aztec and MaxiCode.

Adjustable Gap Sensing

The user interface package is what separates this part number from the icon-graphic builds in the PC23d range. A 59.94 mm (2.36 in) color LCD at 480 x 234 resolution presents menus, prompts and status in ten languages, so operators configure the printer at the device rather than through a host utility. A real-time clock is fitted as standard on LCD models, which lets the printer generate its own date and time stamps for expiry labeling, specimen tracking and any record that must remain accurate if the host connection drops. The adjustable gap sensor supplied with this configuration can be repositioned across the web to register unusual label pitches, narrow tags and preprinted stock that a fixed sensor would miss.

Durability And Environment

The PC23d operates from +5 °C to +40 °C in 10 to 80 percent relative humidity, non-condensing. Its housing is molded from disinfectant-resistant plastic that Honeywell has tested against sodium hypochlorite and isopropyl alcohol as well as branded products including Viraguard, SANI-CLOTH and Cavi Wipes, so the printer can stay in service in patient-facing areas that require routine wipe-downs. Power is supplied by an external 24 V DC 2.5 A adapter accepting 100 to 240 V AC at 50 to 60 Hz, and the printer is Energy Star rated. Safety and EMC approvals include UL and cUL listing to UL 60950-1 and CE marking. A user-accessible odometer reports printhead usage so maintenance can be planned, and a one-year standard warranty applies.

Deployment And Management Software

Firmware supports IPL and Direct Protocol natively and adds ZSim2 for ZPL-II, DSim for DPL and ESim for EPL, so the printer drops into estates already driving competing label formats without template rewrites. Honeywell InterDriver covers Windows hosts and CUPS covers Linux. PrintSet handles configuration and duplication across units, while Honeywell SmartSystems Foundation and Wavelink Avalanche provide remote fleet management. XML support enables printing directly from SAP AII and Oracle WMS. On-printer smart printing through Honeywell C# and the Fingerprint Application Builder allows label logic to run on the device itself, and up to 32 GB of additional storage can be attached through the USB host port.

Typical Deployments And Industries

The PC23d platform is widely deployed in healthcare for specimen, pharmacy and laboratory labels, where its Epic validation, McKesson certification and Sunquest validation simplify integration with existing clinical systems. Retailers apply it to shelf labels, price tickets and small-format product marking, while small and medium businesses use it for shipping, inventory and asset labels. Transportation, courier and hospitality operations rely on it wherever a compact two-inch printer is needed at a counter, dispatch desk or nursing station. Because this particular build is USB-attached with no radio and no Ethernet, it is best suited to dedicated single-workstation print stations rather than shared network printing.

Barcode Printer Shop supplies the Honeywell PC23DA0010021 in its verified factory configuration with expert pre-sales guidance for US business buyers. Contact us to learn more or secure this solution for your business today.