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Intermec PM43 desktop barcode printer light grey finish

Intermec

Intermec PM43 barcode printer 203 dpi 128 MB flash

SKU CH-GSKK-AP7GZ MPN PM43

Direct thermal and thermal transfer desktop printer with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, serial and USB interfaces, 12 ips speed and 128 MB flash memory

  • Memory size128 MB Flash
  • Interface typeBluetooth / Ethernet / Serial / USB / WiFi
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer
  • Printer categoryDesktop
  • Printing speed12 ips
  • Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
  • 203 dpi resolution produces crisp barcode labels
  • 12 ips print speed handles high-volume output
  • 128 MB flash stores fonts and formats locally
  • Dual thermal modes support direct and transfer printing
  • Five wired and wireless interfaces connect to any network

Purpose-built label output

The Intermec PM43 is a desktop barcode and label printer that supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer methods. It targets operations needing reliable 203 dpi output for shipping labels, asset tags or compliance stickers. The 128 MB flash memory stores formats, fonts and graphics locally for fast recall. It suits warehouses, manufacturing cells and retail back-rooms that print continuously throughout the shift.

Connectivity and media handling

Five interfaces ship as standard: USB, serial, Ethernet, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, so the unit drops into legacy, wired or wireless networks without extra cards. The tear-off cutter lets operators remove each label by hand, keeping the workflow simple for low-to-mid volume runs. Media rolls load from the top and the printer accepts standard label and tag stock up to its maximum print width. No RFID encoder is fitted, so the device is limited to printed symbologies only.

Software and accessories

The box contains only a power cord; drivers and label-design software are not included. The printer interprets IPL, ZPL and DPL command streams natively, letting existing label files run without conversion. IT teams must supply their preferred driver package or integrate via raw socket printing. Buyers who need a ready-to-print software suite or additional media-handling options such as a peeler or rewinder will have to source those separately.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Thermal Label & Receipt Printers, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $353.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 858 comparable items (median $84.99).
Memory size 128 MB Flash
Higher than about 83% of the 163 comparable items (median 0.06 GB).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntermec
Model namePM43
Printer categoryDesktop
Performance
Printing speed12 ips
Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
Memory
Memory size128 MB Flash
Ports & slots
Interface typeBluetooth / Ethernet / Serial / USB / WiFi
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal/Thermal Transfer Printer
Cutter typeTear Off
RFID encodingNo
Media formatStandard

Questions about this item

Does the 12 ips print speed stay constant during long print runs?

The printer is rated at 12 inches per second maximum; actual sustained speed depends on label complexity and media used.

How loud or hot does the PM43 get when printing continuously all day?

The unit uses direct thermal and thermal transfer technology with a tear-off cutter; noise and heat levels are typical for desktop industrial printers.

What cables or accessories must I already have to connect and operate this printer?

It ships with a power cord only; you will need a USB, Ethernet, serial, Bluetooth or Wi-Fi connection plus label media and ribbon for thermal transfer printing.

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