Honeywell PX6i EasyCoder high-performance

The PX6i (formerly known under the Intermec brand) is a high-performance industrial thermal printer built for mission-critical, 24/7 applications where reliability, speed, and connectivity are essential.

Specifications

• Print Technology: Supports both thermal transfer (with ribbon) and direct thermal printing.

• Resolutions Available: 203 dpi or 300 dpi; 406 dpi available on the PX4i version.

• Maximum Print Width: Up to 6.69 inches (167.4 mm).

• Print Speed: Typically up to 9 inches per second (≈ 228 mm/s) in both 203 and 300 dpi modes.

• Max Print Length:

  • 4,095 mm at 203 dpi

  • 2,775 mm at 300 dpi

  • 1,016 mm at 406 dpi (PX4i only)

Media Support & Handling

• Media Widths Supported: Between 76 and 170 mm.

• Media Types: Roll-fed or fan-fold labels and tags; sensors support gap, notch, black mark, and continuous media detection

• Maximum Label Roll Dimensions: Up to 213 mm in outer diameter on cores of 38–76 mm.

• ribbon Compatibility: Supports wax, mid-range, and resin ribbons; ribbon rolls up to 80 mm diameter (~450 m length).

Connectivity & Interface

• Standard Interfaces:

  • Ethernet 10/100 Mbps

  • USB (host and device)

  • RS‑232 serial

  • USB Host for peripherals

• Optional Ports:

  • Parallel (IEEE 1284)

  • Industrial I/O (including RS-422/485, analog relays, digital I/O)

  • Wireless: Wi‑Fi (802.11 b/g), WPA2, CCX-certified

  • Supported networking protocols include IPv4/IPv6, DHCP, SNMPv3, FTP, HTTP, SMTP, and more

Smart & System Integration

• Smart Printing: Supports direct-control applications (e.g. scanner input, scale triggers) without a connected PC, reducing infrastructure complexity.

• Multi-Language Firmware: Fingerprint, IPL, ZSim (ZPL), DSim (DPL), XML support for SAP® and Oracle® WMS environments.

• Manageability: Compatible with device management suites like SmartSystems™ and Wavelink Avalanche™ for remote diagnostics and updates.

Build & Maintenance

• Durable Design: All-metal chassis engineered for round-the-clock industrial operation.

• Easy Maintenance: Magnetic QuickMount™ printhead allows tool-free replacement. Enhanced self-strip and liner-takeup modules support automated workflows.

• Memory Configuration:

  • 16 MB Flash and 32 MB SDRAM standard

  • Expandable via CompactFlash or USB memory cards

  • Optional upgrade to 1 GB CF or multi‑GB USB storage

Strengths & Use Cases

• High uptime and performance: Designed for continuous industrial use.

• Wide media compatibility: Handles wide-label formats up to 170 mm.

• Smart, modular architecture: Integrates easily into automated labeling systems.

• Secure, scalable connectivity: Built for modern network environments with Wi-Fi and IPv6 support.

• Ideal Applications:

  • Compliance and regulatory labeling (e.g. chemical, pharmaceutical)

  • High‑speed manufacturing and logistics labeling

  • Smart RFID label encoding (if equipped)

  • Stand-alone printing platforms controlling scanners, scales, or applicators

⚠️ Note on Product Lifecycle

The Honeywell PX6i has been discontinued and succeeded by the newer PX6ie model, which offers updated connectivity, enhanced performance, and continued support. Consumables and service parts remain available for PX6i users.