Whether you are working in retail, logistics, or in a warehouse, if you have a Windows operating device chances are you are looking into an upgrade. Beginning 2018 through 2020, Microsoft is phasing out support for their Windows Embedded Operating System that you find on many Windows-based devices. Check out the exact timeline here. Any business that is currently using devices with Windows CE or Windows Embedded Handheld should start looking into an alternate operating system to future proof your investment.

Top enterprises have already been adopting Android operating system in their devices from handhelds to rugged devices for the warehouse. Some of the popular and in use devices today are running Android operating system already. Check out the Honeywell mobile computers below and see how it can accelerate your workflow to increase efficiency and productivity. These devices are all unified by the Mobility Edge Platform which can accelerate deployments, optimize business performance, extend lifecycle, and strengthen security to deliver better mobile solutions across your business.

Empower Store Associates with the Honeywell Dolphin CT40 Mobile Computer

Designed for retail store associates and high mobile workers to improve productivity and deliver a seamless customer experience throughout the day.

Features:

• Enhanced data capturing for both 1D and 2D barcodes
• Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system
• Fast Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and Bluetooth connectivity
• Bright 5-inch  Gorilla Glass touchscreen
• Rugged, IP64 rating

Great Performance and Future Proofing with the Honeywell Dolphin CT60 Mobile Computer

Rugged, built to deploy easily in the field for logistic and delivery tasks to stay up to date over a long- life span.

Features:

• Cutting edge 1D and 2D barcode scanning capabilities
• Android 7.1.1 Nougat operating system
• Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and Bluetooth connectivity
• 4.7-inch Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen
• Rugged designed with IP65 & IP67 rating
• Small, portable, and lightweight design easy to carry
• Withstands 5 foot drop to concrete

Accelerate and Achieve High Performance with the Honeywell Dolphin CN80 Mobile Computer

Improve speed and accuracy of operations in your warehouse while future proofing for the future.

Features:

• Enhanced 1D and 2D barcode data capture
• Android 7.1 Nougat operating system
• Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, and Bluetooth connectivity
• Read range from 6 inches to 50 feet (required in today’s warehouses)
• Ultra rugged construction at IP 65/ IP67 rating
• With cold storage and non- incendive options
• 4.2 inch touch display and keypad

With Microsoft phasing out support for its mobile operating systems and the sunset of 3G networks in effect, there has never been a better time to migrate onto the Mobility Edge Platform. Boost your Mobility Revenue now with Honeywell.  Contact Barcodes now to learn how the Dolphin CT40, CT60, and CN80 can help improve your operations. For a limited time, you can earn an instant rebate when you upgrade to a Honeywell’s Android- Powered mobile devices. Call or email us and find out how!

When it comes to labels and ribbons there are no shortage of options, but each and everyone has their benefits when it comes to maintaining your printer. Printing supplies can impact everything from the printhead lifespan to the printer’s operational efficiency. When it comes to selecting labels, ribbons, or wristbands it’s an important decision. Zebra Technologies can help, being one of the largest thermal label converters in North America, with the expertise in converting thermal media. With four U.S. converting locations Zebra offers manufacturing redundancies resulting in quick delivery and minimal interruptions. Zebra will only use inks, varnishes, tools and equipment that meet the requirements of thermal materials.

The Z-Perform Series are standard, bright white smooth paper facestock specially coated to provide the optimal balance between performance and price. Available in thermal transfer and direct thermal.

• Z-Perform 1000D Direct Thermal Barcode Labels
• Z-Perform 2000D Direct Thermal Barcode Labels
• Z-Perform 2000T Thermal Transfer Barcode Labels

The Z-Select series are premium, bright white, ultra smooth paper facestock specially coated to provide optimal performance. Available in direct thermal and thermal transfer. Offering includes standard, all-temp and removable adhesives.

• Z-Select 4000D Direct Thermal Barcode Labels
• Z-Select 4000T Thermal Transfer Barcode Labels

The Z-Ultimate series are gloss polyester facestock that provides unparalleled smear and scratch resistance, resistance to moderate chemicals and up to 3 years outdoors. Available in thermal transfer in white, silver and clear. Offering includes standard, high-tack and removable adhesives.

• Z-Ultimate 1000T Thermal Transfer Barcode Labels
• Z-Ultimate 2000T Thermal Transfer Barcode Labels
• Z-Ultimate 3000T Thermal Transfer Barcode Labels
• Z-Ultimate 4000T Thermal Transfer Barcode Labels

The Z-Band Wristbands Series cover the gamut of styles and types to fit any application need. From durable long-life wristbands to low cost disposable options, the Z-Band series provides high quality results to meet any requirement.

• Z-Band Comfort Wristbands
• Z-Band Direct Wristbands
• Z-Band Fun Wristbands
• Z-Band Splash Wristbands

The Zebra line of ribbons has set the industry standard of ribbon performance. These ribbons have been used in the development of all Zebra printers. From the printhead burn tables to the spindle tension settings these ribbons have set the standards of Zebra printer development. When you chose Zebra ribbons you can be confident that you are choosing ribbons that are demanded by many companies around the world.

• Zebra Thermal Transfer Ribbons

For any questions or a quote on any of your printing needs please contact us at Barcodes, Inc.

Mobile technology is increasing prevalence in the manufacturing industry. When it comes to working in your product line, mobile printers can help your enterprise achieve new levels of productivity, efficiency, profitability, and customer satisfaction. In order to implement new mobile printers to your team you need to find out what do the workers want from their mobile printers. A good quality mobile printer should have the following:

1. Flexibility– workers can work with both hands while the mobile printer is hooked on a belt or mounted in a vehicle.
2. Reliability– need a purposely built rugged device for everyday use on the go.
3. Compatibility– must work well with other devices that workers are using.
4. Simple– ease of use and non-complicated controls.
5. Fast– no time for delays with an uncooperative printer.
6. Easy to Carry– can be worn on belts or shoulder straps for easy accessibility.

The Brother Rugged Jet RJ4250WBL mobile printer can provide the solution to meet your needs. In manufacturing and warehouse environments, with the RJ4250WBL mobile printer clipped to a belt or mounted on a forklift, workers can print high quality labels for finished goods, bins, shelves, shipping, work in progress tickets, and more. It can easily and wirelessly print the media that you may need on the manufacturing floor from PCs, handhelds, tablets, and smartphones.

Features:

• Compact, light and easy to carry
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2, and NFC connectivity
• Ultra-rugged with IP 54 rating
• Prints up to 5 inches per second
• Easy to use, with one touch pairing
• Windows, iOS, and Android compatibility
• Smart Li-ion Battery to last a full day shift
• Versatile to print receipt and labels from 2″ to 4″ wide

With Mobile Deploy, the mobile device management app by Brother, you can now maintain and update your entire fleet of mobile printers remotely. Long gone are slow and manual updates. With Mobile Deploy App you can save time by allowing your administrator the ability to post updates to the cloud. From there your employees can download the update and apply it directly to the printer, saving hours of manual and instructional calls to get their printers up and running. Capable of updating firmware, fonts, and templates at once, you can keep all your mobile printers up to date all the time.

When you’re on the manufacturing floor, there’s no room for downtime. Reduce labeling errors at end of a line and label your items on the spot. Give the workers what they need to work efficiently and maximize your profitability in your business. Contact us and discover the solution to increase productivity and efficiency with the Brother RJ4250 mobile printer.

In modern warehouses, manufacturing and freight facilities, there’s no room for any downtime in your operations. You need to keep products and materials moving. Honeywell’s new Thor VM1A vehicle mounted computer can help keep forklift operators locate and move products quickly and efficiently throughout your facility.

Built on Honeywell’s Mobility Edge platform, the Android based Thor VM1A is designed to have an extended product lifecycle, minimizes downtime, and deliver a lower total cost of ownership. Engineered with many of the same easy to use and maintain features of the popular Thor VM1 and CV41 models of vehicle mobile computers, the new VM1A drives an integrated approach to assist with deployment, performance, and the life cycle of your device.

The Smart Dock feature enables users to quickly shift vehicle- mounted computers between vehicles without touching of the cabling, to maximize efficiency and uptime. Built for challenging environments, the field replaceable front panel allows staff by quickly swap out to fix any touchscreen or keyboard failures instead of swapping out the whole device. It saves valuable time and maintenance costs by leveraging in- house staff to service touchscreen or keyboard failures. The Thor VM1A is also forward compatible with support from Android O to Android R,and features extended security update support for up to two years to future proof and maximize investment.

Features:

• Processor: 2.2 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 octa-core
• Operating System: Android 8 (Oreo), upgradable through Android R
• 8 inch display with full 64-key QWERTY keyboard with number pad
• WLAN and Bluetooth connectivity
• IP 66 seals out moisture and particle intrusion
• Smart Dock enables mounting and removal in seconds
• Field replaceable front panel to quicken repair turn around
• Ignition control feature that helps manage power, saving start up time and extend vehicle battery life.
• Optional screen defroster for cold storage option and freezer environment

With the mobile solutions ever changing, the Honeywell VM1A vehicle mounted mobile computer delivers advancements in managing operations in the most demanding environments. Get your supply chain up to speed, improve productivity, decrease downtime, and maximize your return on investment. Contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn how the VM1A can help you enhance your daily operations.

The ColorWorks C831 label printer combines all the benefits of an industrial-strength inkjet printer with the accuracy of an 8-pin tractor feeder. This was Epson’s first inkjet solution, with their durable inks, to be BS5609 certified. Developed for the commercial environment in mind, the ColorWorks C831 is built to last with dust and water resistance. Virtually maintenance free and can withstand weights up to 44 pounds on top of it. Built with a permanent printhead inside to help improve reliability and avoid the need for frequent printhead replacements. The Epson printer features easy access to all functions including ink replacement, an intuitive control panel, and auto-paper loading. Paper jams are handled in no time with the automatic paper release; all features help keep productivity up and reduce downtime. Epson’s durable pigment-based inks firmly bind to media fibers to deliver stability and resistance to chemicals, water, fading and smudges. The ColorWorks C831 is GHS (Global Harmonized Systems) compliant to help reduce risk to workers and improve efficiency in a workflow. ColorWorks C831:

• Ideal for GHS large format drum and chemical labeling.
• Industrial-strength MicroPiezo inkjet printer with tractor feeder.
• First inkjet solution that has been BS5609 certified.
• Printable are up to 8″ x 22″.
• Low TCO vs. Color Lasers.
• Fast print speeds of up to 16.5 pages per minute.
• Ink Type: Pigment Ink, Individual CMYK cartridges.
• Whats in the Box: ColorWorks C831 Printer, AC Cord, Ink Cartridge set (CMYK), Quick Setup sheet, Utilities/manuals CD, Power Switch cover.

The ColorWorks C831 wide color label printer delivers the quality and reliability that Epson printers are renowned for. Contact us to learn more about the C831 and how it can help you in your daily operations.

The Yuma 7 rugged tablet was designed to deliver productivity in the places you need it most. Small enough to carry but big enough to take the knocks, the Yuma 7 was contrived for the mobile field workers in mind. The Windows 10 Pro operating system allows users to move seamlessly from both field and office applications. Designed with powerful and dependable system capabilities that include 4G mobile data connectivity, wireless communications and broad peripheral support; all aimed to get the job done faster and in the places users need it most. Empower your Yuma 7 with optional modules for your daily operations. Scalable and flexible, the  Yuma 7 comes with two module bays that can be paired with EMPOWER modules deliver the perfect combination to field data capture in nearly any industry and application. The EMPOWER modules offers a barcode imager, barcode imager/ RFID combo, and a sub-meter GNSS reciever module. Furthermore, the Trimble Empower Developer Program allows 3rd party developers to create innovative module solutions for a more customizable device and future- proofing your device for any future applications.

Trimble’s rugged tablet provides the perfect combination of size and robustness to survive the rigors of real-world use. With a MIL STD-810G and IP68 rating, the Yuma 7 rugged tablet was purpose built to perform in any environment, hot or cold, wet or dry. The rugged tablet was constructed with dual Lithium-Ion hot swappable battery packs to work anywhere users need to as long as they need to.

Yuma 7 Features

• 8 GB RAM, 128 GB SSD (EMMC).
• 10 Point Capacitive multi-touch with rain mode.
• Daylight Readable
• Rear 8 MP Auto-Focus Camera with a Front 2 MP Camera
• Full Charge in 3.5 hours, 80% Charge in 2 hours.
• Two Trimble EMPOWER module slots. (RFID/ Barcode or GNSS module)
• Included Accessories in the Box: Battery, AC Power Adapter, Stylus with tether, and Screen protector.

Users shouldn’t have to compromise their mobility for productivity, with Trimble’s Yuma 7 they won’t have to. Invest in equipment that is destined to last for years. With the type of work that outdoor operations demands, go with the quality that you can trust. Contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about how the Yuma 7 can help you in your daily operations.

When you need a mobile computer that can help you work smarter and faster look no further than Zebra Technologies TC20/TC25. Designed to look, feel and act just like today’s most popular consumer smartphones; with business features that surpass consumer smartphones the TC20/TC25 save time and money, increase sales and boost profitability. A mobile computer specifically made for the Small to Medium sized business in mind. Built for all day use these Zebra mobile computers are designed to stay in the hands of users to keep productivity going. Low battery? Just snap on the unique PowerPack and keep on going; the integrated LED lights allows users to easily see the PowerPack’s remaining battery life. With smartphones, capturing a barcode can turn into an endless task; that’s why Zebra had the TC20/TC25 designed with a scanner inside.

Zebra TC20 Mobile Computer

• Designed for Retail, Hospitality and Light Warehouse applications.
• Take inventory levels painlessly, at record speed.
• RFID capable with the RFD2000.
• Keep the items your customers want on the shelves of your store instead of the backroom.
• Answer any customer question on the spot.
• Reach any worker to help with any task with the press of a button.
• Give customers the extraordinary service that results in loyalty, with a small business mobile computer designed for the way you work.

Zebra TC25 Mobile Computer

• Designed for Field Service, DSD/Route Accounting and Postal/Light Courier applications.
• Durable design – drop it on the floor and use it the cold, heat, rain and snow and it still works.
• Get the information you need faster than ever to slash the time it takes to perform all those everyday tasks.
• The right service programs for the right price, easily keep your devices up and running and in users’ hands.
• The fastest cellular speeds, delivering fast application access and great voice quality.

Using the right tool for the job is important and in this on-demand world customers won’t wait. The TC20 and TC25 are powerful tools to help users work longer without recharging, faster without losing accuracy and harder without worrying about wear and tear. Contact us if you have any questions or would like to learn more about how the TC20 or TC25 can help you in your daily operations.

The Globally Harmonized System for classifying labels (GHS), guide companies to properly label chemical and harmful materials. The GHS label should provide standardized info and colorful elements to ensure workers can clearly identify the hazardous material that’s being handled. This growing demand for the use of GHS labels provides an opportunity to reduce risks to workers and improve efficiency in a workflow. Instead of maintaining an expensive inventory of preprinted labels, you can print them when needed with the flexibility of various sizes and product SKUs. The Epson C3500 delivers fast, efficient, and durable GHS color-label printing to your production floor with low operating cost and reliable performance. It is compact and robust that can print labels up to 4 inches per second. Comes with full capacity ink cartidges that prints with superior ink to ensure labels with easy to read text and vibrant graphics. Combine it with tough Colorworks BS5609 certified labels to stick on the most difficult type of surface to adhere to the durability standards under GHS. Features:

• Print labels from 1.2 to 4.1 inches
• High print speed of up to 4 inches/ second
• High quality four color inkjet printing
• Rear-feed capability for both fan-fold and large label rolls
• Individual ink cartridges for efficient use of ink
• Supports all major label applications
• Meets BS5609 certification for GHS labels
• USB and Ethernet interfaces

With Epson’s Colorworks C3500 inkjet label printer, you can dramatically reduce label costs, increase operational efficiency, and print high quality, durable labels on demand. Contact us if you have any questions and find out how the C3500 is the most reliable and affordable printer for all your color lable needs. Right now save 15% with code LOVE15 online only at Barcodesinc.com through Feb 14.*(terms and conditions apply) Don’t wait around because this offer will not last!

             

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Why over pay for pre-printed media? When it comes to an admission control system, you need a printer that can print and provide all the essential information on the ticket to up-stand a quality event. The Citizen CL-S400DT can produce quality tickets with all the information needed with a fraction of the cost compare to other suppliers. This high quality and low-cost ticketing system allow events to print barcodes and information with ease to manage entrance and provide a receipt for the customer at the same time. The CL-S400DT not only prints tickets. This ENERGYSTAR compliant printer can also handle standard roll media for label and receipts allowing fast printing to fulfill high-volume print tasks. Capable to work with a large range of media, it is perfect for applications in warehouse, healthcare, retail, logistics, transit, and couriers. Furthermore, its easy to read LCD panel allows the operator to easily configure and be alerted when an error occurs. Features:

• Versatile media support (Fanfold, continuous, perforated, labels, tags)
• Wide range of print width from 0.5- 4 inches
• Fast print speed- up to 6 inches per second
• Durable all-metal mechanism design
• USB, serial interface (optional ethernet)
• 2-color LCD display
• Adjustable media sensor
• Auto-cutter option

Whether you need to produce boarding passes, shipping labels, retail tags, festival, or admission tickets, this is the environmentally friendly printer for you. Its compact footprint, quick media loading, robust, and all- metal mechanism design makes the CL-S400DT easy to use and extremely reliable. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions and see how the CL-S400DT is right for your operations.

Turn your touch computer into a handheld RFID reader with the new Janam RFID sled for the XT2 Series! With the high-performance UHF RFID sled for the XT2 series touch computers you can snap it on and turn your mobile device into a RFID reader.

It has been proven that RFID can identify opportunities in a warehouse to enhance day to day operations. Workers can walk through the warehouse with Janam’s XT2 with RFID reader and be able to read multiple tags simultaneously from 22 feet away. That means they can scan an pallet of goods in a few seconds creating greater efficiency and productivity in the workforce.

Using RFID can improve inventory control along with eliminating errors and inaccuracies. RFID allows you to capture real-time inventory data which allows real time visibility of what materials are on the floor immediately in a fraction of the time it takes to capture data through bar code scanning.

Features:

• Powerful UHF RFID technology for tag writing and locationing
• Reads EPC Global Gen2 ISO 18000-6C RFID tags
• Own 3350mAh battery to ensure full shift power and eliminate downtime
• Lightest UHF RFID sled in its class
• Able to read a tag from more than 22 feet away

Watch the video below and see how the Janam’s XT2 Series and along with the new RFID sled can bring you more efficiency and visibility in your supply chain.

Contact us if you have any questions into improving your operational efficiency and decrease downtime in your workforce.