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Compact industrial direct thermal barcode printer in grey and black housing with front media window

Intermec

Intermec PM43c PM43CA010000021 Direct Thermal Barcode Printer 203 dpi 12 ips

SKU CH-XVR3-S1CAX MPN PM43c

Industrial direct thermal barcode printer producing up to 10,000 labels daily at 12 ips with 203 dpi resolution and USB, serial, Ethernet interfaces

  • Memory size128 MB Flash
  • Interface typeEthernet / Serial / USB
  • Printing methodDirect Thermal
  • Printer categoryIndustrial
  • Printing speed12 ips
  • Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
  • Industrial-grade durability handles 5,001 to 10,000 labels per day
  • Direct thermal printing at 12 ips keeps production lines moving
  • 203 dpi resolution produces crisp barcodes up to 4.09 in wide
  • Serial, USB and Network interfaces integrate with existing systems
  • 128 MB flash memory stores fonts and formats for quick changeovers

Industrial direct-thermal barcode printer

The Intermec PM43c is an industrial-grade direct-thermal barcode printer built for 5,001 to 10,000 labels per day. It prints at 12 ips with a 203 dpi resolution and a maximum print width of 4.09 inches on media up to 4.50 inches wide. Connectivity includes Serial, USB and Ethernet interfaces for integration into warehouse or manufacturing systems.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

Direct-thermal printing eliminates ribbon handling and reduces consumable changes during high-volume runs. The tear-off cutter provides a simple media finish without a powered cutting mechanism. With 128 MB of flash memory, the unit stores fonts, graphics and label formats locally to keep print jobs moving without host delays.

Upgrade path and when the jump pays off

This model replaces desktop-class printers that cannot sustain 5,001 to 10,000 labels per day or handle 8-inch roll diameters. The jump is worth it when label volumes exceed the duty cycle of lighter printers or when Serial, USB and Ethernet must coexist on one device. It is not suited for applications that require thermal-transfer ribbon printing or colour output.

How it compares

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

Price $292.99
Pricier than about 73% 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 namePM43c
Printer categoryIndustrial
Performance
Printing speed12 ips
Max monochrome resolution203 dpi
Memory
Memory size128 MB Flash
Ports & slots
Interface typeEthernet / Serial / USB
More details
Printing methodDirect Thermal
Cutter typeTear Off
Media formatStandard

Questions about this item

How do I load media into the PM43c and what step is often missed?

Open the cover, place the roll on the 3‑inch core holder, thread labels through the guides to the tear‑off cutter, then close and latch the printhead — the latch click is the step most users skip.

Which part will need replacement first on the PM43c?

The direct‑thermal printhead wears with use; plan to replace it after high‑volume printing, while the tear‑off cutter and rollers typically last longer.

At what print volume does the PM43c hit its rated daily limit?

The manufacturer rates the PM43c for 5,001 to 10,000 labels per day; sustained output above that range will exceed the specified duty cycle.

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