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Compact desktop barcode printer in matte grey plastic with front label slot and USB port

Intermec

Intermec PC43d Direct Thermal Barcode Printer USB 203 dpi

SKU CH-NRHX-SJC5W MPN PC43d

Direct thermal desktop barcode printer printing up to 8 inches per second at 203 dpi via USB with 4.65 inch max label width

  • Interface typeUSB
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal
  • Printer categoryDesktop
  • Max monochrome resolution203 × 203 dpi
  • Direct thermal printing eliminates ink costs with 203 dpi resolution
  • USB connectivity enables quick desktop integration for label tasks
  • 8 inches per second print speed handles high-volume batches
  • 65 inch maximum label width supports diverse label formats
  • Compact desktop design fits limited workspace environments

Desktop Direct Thermal Printer

The Intermec PC43d is a desktop barcode and label printer that uses direct thermal technology at 203 dpi resolution. It connects through a single USB interface and ships with a 24 VDC 2.5 A AC adapter. The unit prints black media at up to 8 inches per second and accepts label widths up to 4.65 inches.

Build Integration

Direct thermal operation removes the need for ribbons or ink cartridges, leaving only label rolls to load. The USB connection plugs into any standard host port without extra drivers in most environments. A 24 VDC power brick is included, so no separate supply sourcing is required. The compact desktop footprint fits on crowded workbenches or point-of-sale counters.

Ideal Use Cases

This printer suits warehouses, retail counters and light manufacturing lines that need fast, reliable barcode or receipt output on 4.65 inch media. Operations requiring colour graphics, higher than 203 dpi detail, thermal-transfer durability or wireless and Ethernet connectivity should evaluate other models.

How it compares

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Price $123.99
Pricier than about 57% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).

Specifications

Product
Printer categoryDesktop
Performance
Max monochrome resolution203 × 203 dpi
Ports & slots
Interface typeUSB
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal

Questions about this item

How wide a label roll can the PC43d accept before it jams?

The printer takes rolls up to 4.65 inches wide, so anything wider will not feed correctly.

Will the 24 VDC 2.5 A supply run hot or loud during a full shift?

The external brick is fanless and silent; it warms to the touch but stays within normal operating temperature for continuous duty.

Which host port must my PC or terminal already have to connect this printer?

A standard USB 2.0 Type-A port is required; the PC43d ships with a USB cable and no other data interface.

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