from $4,128.99
The Honeywell PM45A is a direct thermal label printer designed for efficient, monochrome printing in various industrial settings. It boasts an impressive print speed of up to 826.8 inches per minute at 203 dpi, accommodating roll media from 0.75 to 4.5 inches wide with a maximum print length of 15.7 feet. Connectivity is versatile, featuring Bluetooth, Gigabit LAN, Serial, USB 2.0, USB 2.0 host, and Wi-Fi, along with a built-in LCD touch screen and UHF RFID encoder for enhanced functionality.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $4,128.99.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The Honeywell PM45A-label printer-B/W-direct thermal is available at cdw, starting at $4,128.99.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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