Labeling in Freezer Applications
From food packaging to laboratory applications, BarcodesInc offers a variety of freezer grade labels specifically engineered to adhere to frozen surfaces. These labels are developed to work with both thermal transfer and direct thermal technologies in a wide range of label printers. They feature excellent adhesion to a variety of frozen packaging materials and other substrates over a wide temperature range. Likewise, they are also well suited for applications in moist, damp environments.
Are your labels for frozen packages peeling, warping maybe even wrinkling? Labeling frozen packages can be tricky because all labels are not created equal. Different cold and freezer environments require different types of labels. We have the solution for you!
Socket Incorporates NFC in theirs SoMo 655
Socket has announced that commencing in June, its SoMo 655 handheld computer will be able to read and process information using Near Field Communications (NFC) technology. NFC is an RFID technology enabling the wireless transfer of information at short range with extremely simple setup.
The SoMo 655 RFID Reader with NFC operates both as a reader and writer. The SoMo 655 will read NFC High Frequency 13.56MHz contactless smart tags including those that are ISO/IEC 14443A and B compliant including Mifare and Sony FeliCa. It will also read tags that are ISO 15693 compliant, EPC GEN 2 HF and ISO 18000-3 mode 3 compliant, and will read many other proprietary tags. The RFID NFC reader plugs into the SoMo 655 handheld computer and enables single handed operations. The model 6E2 RFID reader has a U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $225.00. The model 6P2 is a combination RFID NFC reader and barcode scanner with a U.S. MSRP of $569.00. The RFID Readers will be in black and antimicrobial white to match the SoMo 655 and 655Rx, respectively.
Star Micronics Broadens WebPRNT SP700 and TSP700II Product Range
Since its initial launch in Fall 2013, WebPRNT has been one of Star’s most popular technologies. Its unique ability to enable device-agnostic receipt printing by supporting HTTP requests used in web-based applications sets it apart from other receipt printers. WebPRNT is equipped with Ethernet connectivity. Easy to read, maintain and modify; developers simply use the appropriate XML tags or integrate Star’s WebPRNT Javascript library into their web-based application to print to Star’s WebPRNT receipt printer.
To meet customer demand, Star is adding SP700 (impact printing) and TSP700II (label printing) to its growing WebPRNT family.
Star’s New Cash Drawer Series
Star staying true to its “Always Leading- Always Innovating†motto announces the addition of the SMD2 series cash drawers to its expanding mPOS solution lineup.
The SMD2-1214, SMD2-1317, and SMD2-1617 cash drawers integrate seamlessly into any retail or hospitality environment to complete a sleek and functional mobile point of sale.
Primera Now Including BarTender Software with Label Printers
Primera has announced it is now providing Seagull Scientific’s award-winning BarTender software for label design and printing with many of its color label printers.
BarTender is the world’s most trusted software for designing and printing labels, barcodes and more. Its four editions address a wide range of printing and marking solutions, from small, stand-alone printing environments at SMBs to large, automated printing infrastructures at large enterprises.
The Primera LX400, LX900, and RX900 Color Label Printers include the BarTender UltraLite Edition, which offers the most frequently used label design features, including most text, graphics, barcode and serializing capabilities.
The New, Easy to Use Sato CL4NX Series
The newest addition to the Sato line of label printers, the CL4NX, is also one of the easiest to use. Designed to be the most advanced while very user friendly printer on the market today, the CL4NX provides superior performance to first time as well as seasoned users.
This series of videos quickly illustrates the basic maintenance functions of the CL4NX and how easy it really is.
Changing the label roll
TEKLYNX Now Supports New Food Manufacturing Label Requirements
TEKLYNX continues to support manufacturers as they address industry and regulatory changes. Making headlines recently are three food manufacturing initiatives that will affect the way suppliers create labels: the Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), the Food Information for Consumers regulation (FIC) and proposed FDA changes to Nutrition Facts labels. TEKLYNX barcode labeling software supports the creation of label designs for all three initiatives.
Speed up Your Printer with Updated Seagull Scientific Barcode Label Printer Drivers
Getting the best performance out of your label printer can often come down to having the right printer driver installed on your PC.
Every barcode printer manufacturer provides a driver to use with their products but, sometimes they are not the most robust. Users may find that when printing labels with the default manufacturer drivers with variable and unique information per label, their printer will pause for a moment between each label. Other times, there may be issues with label formatting or communications to the printer.
TSL’s 1128 Bluetooth UHF RFID and Serialio Software Work Together to Boost Productivity
TSL has announced that popular mobile software from Serialio has been optimized to support their high-performance 1128 Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader. Working together, these powerful hardware and software solutions keep the mobile workforce operating at peak productivity.
Serialio apps for iOS and Android operating systems that are compatible with TSL’s 1128 Bluetooth UHF RFID Reader include the Mobile Grid Solution Framework, iScanBrowser, and SerialMagic Gears Android. Support for SerialMagic Professional Windows is expected in the near future.
Cognex Dataman 300 Selected by Leading Warehouse Automation Company
Cognex announced that it has received purchase orders totaling more than $3 million from a U.S. based designer of logistics automation systems. The customer will integrate Cognex DataMan(R) 300 barcode readers into numerous shipping and distribution centers for a major retailer.
The DataMan 300 with Hotbars image analysis technology offers reliable reading of 1-D barcodes that lasers cannot read, including damaged, distorted, blurred, scratched, low height and low contrast codes. It also reads codes presented in any orientation, multiple codes within the same image, and 2-D codes such as Data Matrix and QR codes. With no moving parts to wear out, the DataMan 300 also offers exceptional reliability, lower maintenance and longer product life. DataMan’s real-time performance feedback also provides customers with the ability to make immediate adjustments for process improvements.
