TSC Adds New TDP-324W Wristband and TDP-324 Label Desktop Printers
TSC has added two new high-resolution printers, the TDP-324W wristband printer and the TDP-324 desktop printer, to its growing line of direct-thermal desktop products.
TDP-324W Wristband Printer
The two-inch-format TDP-324W is engineered to print high-definition wristbands used for patient identification, entertainment ticketing and various government applications, including restricted-area access and visitor identification.
Standard features include a 300-dpi printhead, a large 6.5-inch-diameter media cabinet, and an easy-to-read LCD that displays printer status. The TDP-324W can be operated either as a standalone desktop or wall-mounted printer and supports USB 2.0 and Ethernet communications. It also features a USB-host port for connecting keyboards or scanners.
Apple iOS 8 keyboard update allows for system-wide barcode scanning
Apple unveiled dozens of new features in its upcoming iOS 8 operating system for iPhone, iPods and iPads at their World Wide Developer Conference on Monday.
Of particular interest to those who use iOS devices for light inventory management or asset tracking is the support for custom 3rd party keyboards.
Android has supported 3rd party keyboards for years, but the feature is new to iOS. Third party keyboards are commonly used to offer different ways of entering text, by swiping, for example.
Custom keyboards can be used for more than just typing. They can also be developed with a new “scan” button that, when tapped, uses the camera to scan a barcode and enter the text or numbers from that barcode anywhere you can type: web pages, email, other apps, etc.
ID TECH’s Shuttle and UniMag II Approved for the Visa Ready Program
ID Tech has announced two of their secure mobile magstripe readers, the Shuttle and UniMag II, are now approved solutions of the Visa Ready Program.
The Visa Ready Program is designed to ensure that devices, software, and solutions used to initiate or accept Visa payments are compatible with Visa’s requirements.
The ID Tech Shuttle and UniMag II are two-track encrypted magnetic stripe readers that transform any mobile device into an mPOS solution. Both mobile readers encrypt card data before it enters the mobile device increasing the merchant’s business reputation by inhibiting fraudulent activity. The Shuttle and UniMag II support TDES and AES encryption using DUKPT key management and administer superior card reading performance with a single swipe in either direction. With the Visa Ready Program’s security requirements and ID Tech’s continuation to innovate secure payment solutions, merchants can rely on the safety of their mPOS system.
Wasp Launches MobileAsset v7, MobileAsset.EDU with iPhone, iPad, Android Connectivity
Wasp has announced the release of their MobileAsset v7 and MobileAsset.EDU. Wasp’s fixed asset tracking solutions include all the features a business or educational institution needs to account for its valuable assets.
Wasp’s MobileAsset v7, designed for IT departments, and MobileAsset.EDU, dedicated for K-12 and higher education institutions, are the most convenient and competitive tracking solutions available. The MobileAsset.EDU edition is the first of its kind, with two available options, Professional and Enterprise; while the MobileAsset v7 is available in three editions: Standard, Professional, and Enterprise.
ZXP Series 7 Wireless Option Now Available
Zebra’s fast and reliable ZXP Series 7 card printer now offers 802.11 b/g wireless connectivity. Using the latest in Zebra card-printing technology, the ZXP Series 7 provides professional, fast and reliable performance while offering users exceptional value by lowering the printer’s total cost of ownership. Now it’s the only product in its category to offer 802.11 b/g wireless connectivity.
Motorola’s TC55 Now Supports Verizon and Google Mobile Services
Recognizing the needs of enterprise smartphone users to minimize user access and network interaction to only enterprise apps, Motorola has expanded its portfolio of Android-based, enterprise mobile computers with the availability of the TC55 touch computer—available for the Verizon network—along with new options for Google Mobile Services (GMS).
Designed for field service, field sales, merchandising, logistics and postal applications, the device is a complete business solution—featuring a thin design, without compromising the capabilities or durability expected from a mobile device.
Available now with three radio platforms (global HSPA+/GSM, Americas LTE/HSPA+, and Verizon LTE), the device provides global coverage to meet the 4G communication needs of businesses. By capturing bar codes, signatures, documents, photos and videos with the TC55’s suite of high-performance data capture features, mobile workers can better serve their customers and improve efficiency.
StarPRNT Utility Updated to V2.1
StarPRNT’s capabilities continue to expand with support now for Windows 8.1. The current v2.1 applies to the TSP650II, FVP-10, TSP700II, TSP800II, SP700, SP500, TUP500, and TUP900 printer lines.
StarPRNT is an all-in-one driver, configuration utility, and support package designed to make deploying your Star printers simple and easy.  Preloaded with drivers and a large array of configuration setting options for the most popular Star Printers, StarPRNT provides a comfortable Graphical User Interface (GUI) to cut down installation and customization time even more. Installable in many different environments, StarPRNT offers full functionality for both 32- and 64-bit Operating Systems.
APG Cash Drawers Product Overview Video
APG has been providing high quality cash drawers in POS systems worldwide for the past 35 years.
APG drawers offer a wide selection of options for size, interface, color, and integration options to fit into any application with any currency. Add to this their extreme durability and you have a cash drawer you can install and never worry about again.
For assistance finding the right APG cash drawer for your business, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
Zebra’s New QLn Healthcare Series Portable Printers
Zebra has announced updates to its comprehensive healthcare portfolio, including its mobile specimen collection solution. The addition of the QLn Healthcare Solutions Series will expand the capabilities of the QLn220 and QLn320 mobile printers that ensure patient safety and lower the risk of mislabeling specimen samples. The QLn220 Healthcare and QLn320 Healthcare meet the specimen labeling standards of both the National Patient Safety Goals (NPSG) and the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institutes (CLSI).
Misidentification of specimen samples leads to tens of thousands of adverse events annually throughout the healthcare system. To battle this alarming trend, Zebra developed the QLn Healthcare printer to enable clinicians to label samples at the patient’s bedside, reducing the chance of error. The QLn solution also utilizes colored labels to provide assurance that labels are easily identified and managed quickly and properly. The QLn devices meet comprehensive disinfectant standards and provide an enhanced user experience and connectivity capabilities that are needed in today’s healthcare industry.
Archelon’s New iPad Air Enclosure
Archelon, a manufacturer of iPad and tablet enclosures for the retail and hospitality industries, is keeping pace with dynamic technology with the introduction of its sleek iPad Air enclosures.
Archelon’s iPad Air enclosure is custom designed to fit the Apple device’s 9.7-inch display and 7.5-millimeter width. It includes the same security and protection as its predecessors, the Archelon EXO. Users can choose from wall mount, table top, and secure flip designs. The enclosure includes a lock and key frame that keeps the tablet secure but accessible as needed. Its tri-axial swivel allows movement in multiple planes: up-and-down, side-to-side, as well as landscape and portrait views.
