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With everything becoming wireless and mobile, getting existing POS hardware, like receipt printers, onto your wireless network often means getting a new printer. Luckily, Star has their Wi-Fi Power Pack to turn any of the Star LAN based printers into fully wireless capable units. The Power Pack is easy to install and is a very cost effective option for businesses that already have Star printers in place and don’t want deal with long cable runs. This also enables the Star printer using the WiFi Power Pack to connect with tablets, smart phones and other portable electronic wireless devices.

This video is a great intro and how-to explanation of how to set-up the Wi-Fi Power Pack  in just a few simple steps.

Datalogic’s Gryphon Healthcare (HC) product series is specifically developed for healthcare applications with Disinfectant-Ready enclosures treated with Anti-Microbial additives which are designed to withstand daily cleaning with harsh disinfectant solutions.  The new BPOC (Bedside Point-of-Care) models are specifically configured plug-and-play kits designed to interface with Cerner, Meditech, Epic, and McKesson applications. The Gryphon is the perfect solution for any Healthcare environment.

The Gryphon comes in 3 versions to fit any application need: corded(USB and Serial), Bluetooth, or Star Radio(910 Mhz) models.

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The MINI Hawk ESD Safe imager is the smallest complete solution for reading 1D/2D codes in static-sensitive and clean room environments. Aggressive X-Mode algorithms allow decoding of even the most difficult direct part marks (DPM) safely and at close proximity on static-sensitive electronics components and assemblies. The MINI Hawk’s unique nickel plating and ESD safe labels & cabling make it the only ESD safe solution certified for use in ISO Class 3 clean rooms.

Features:

• ESD-safe nickel plating
• ESD-safe labels and cabling
• Certified for ISO Class 3 clean rooms
• X-Mode decode algorithms
• Ultra-compact and lightweight
• Available in High-Resolution and High-Speed models
• Close-range decoding (1.3 in / 33 mm)
• Out-of-the-box calibration
• Autofocus capability

For help finding the right scanner for your ESD sensitive environment, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Even though Barcodes are in use all around us everyday, do we really know how they work or came to be developed? Since they are such a valuable and essential technology, we often don’t think about them because they work so well! Manufacturers like Intermec, provide a wide range of scanning options from the basic handheld SG10T to rugged mobile computers like  the 70 Series. With the right scanner, any application can become more efficient and accurate.

This infographic is a simple and easy guide to the basic history and evolution of the mighty barcode.

Code announced plans to launch its newest offering; a fully integrated Wi-Fi image based bar code reader this spring. The technology will be added to the existing Code Reader 2600 (CR2600), which raised the industry bar for image based decoding and omnidirectional reading of both 1D and 2D bar codes when it launched in the fall of 2012. Garrett Russell, vice-president of marketing at Code stressed the clear benefits to users: “With the introduction of Code Wi-Fi readers, companies now have a long range option for added mobility, increased security and greater profitability”.

The Code Reader 2600 available in Bluetooth and now Wi-Fi versions give users the flexibility to select a mobile bar code reading solution that best fits their present and future needs. The Code Reader 2600 Wi-Fi version will allow businesses to increase coverage range that were once restricted to Bluetooth, enabling real-time communication over existing Wi-Fi networks.

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The full-sized PM43 is the direct replacement for the PM4i, and the compact PM43c directly replaces the PF4i industrial printer.

Q: How is the PM43 printer positioned within the Intermec printer line?

A: The PM43 series is targeted at the high end of the industrial mid-range printer market segment. With the ability to run Fingerprint/DP, IPL, DSIM, and ZSIM all pre-loaded on the printer and with full backwards compatibility, the PM43 provides a “drop-in” replacement for most applications currently using 86XX, 4000, 4100, 3400, 401, F4i, PF4i and PM4i printers.

Q: What is the difference between the PM43 and the PM43c?

A: The PM43 and PM43c have the same electronics package and similar mechanical design. The user interface between the PM43 and PM43c differs slightly in the layout of the keypad. The taller PM43 accommodates a 212mm (8.375in) media roll, 450mm (18,000in) ribbon and optional full-batch rewinder. It features two available slots for optional interface cards and both front and rear USB host ports.

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The worlds of Barcoding and Point of Sale are constantly evolving and changing to the needs of many types of businesses. Advances in technology and the need for mobility, constantly drive changes and advancements.

Keeping up with all the product updates, new solutions, and current innovations is no easy task. Luckily, there are a host of online resources from industry leaders and independent users we can put to use. In addition to this  site, these other resources are ideal for finding out about new scanners, mobile computers, and POS systems as well as different ways to implement them in your business.

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While your iPhone can use it’s internal camera as a barcode scanner, these apps can have issues working with other applications and the camera is not the fastest or most aggressive reader. For businesses that require regular scanning throughout the day and want to use iPhones, a dedicated scanner like the Unitech MS830 is the perfect solution! Scan faster and more easily into any application.

The MS830 is very easy to pair with your iPhone and any app by following these simple steps.

The need for mobile computing and real-rime data access is crucial to many types of applications. However, not every mobile device is capable to handle the rigors of most environments and in the case of being ATEX compliant, can also be dangerous to use. This is where the new ATEX Certified Dolphin 99EX is the perfect solution for applications working in explosive and highly flammable environments.

Certified equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, the Dolphin 99EXni delivers an outstanding feature set that enables improved productivity for mobile workers in environments such as chemical, oil and gas, life sciences and utilities. This robust data collection and communication solution combines a reliable, user-friendly design with a complete suite of cutting-edge technologies to maximize mobile user efficiency.

For more information or help finding the correct and safest mobile device for your environment, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Wavelink has recently developed custom clients for the Intermec CV41, CV61, CK3R and CK3X fixed mount and handheld mobile computers enabling their Terminal Emulation and mobile device management software (Avalanche) to leverage the full capabilities of these recently announced computers.

These custom clients are available for download immediately via ScanNGo bar codes. PDF files containing the necessary ScanNGo bar codes are available from the Sales Resource tabs for the  following products: CV41, CK70, CK71, CN70/e, CN50, CK3A/B, CK3X/R, and CS40. These bar codes will enable the respective computer to download the Wavelink app and initialize it in demo mode.

For any assistance obtaining the demos or if you are looking for the right Intermec  mobile device for your application, contact us at Barcodes Inc.