Zebra has announced the discontinuance of the QL 420 Plus mobile label printer. The replacement for this printer is the QLn420. The QL 420 Plus product will continue to be available through Zebra distributors until November 22, 2013, or possibly longer based upon the distributor’s available inventory. Service, parts and support will continue to be available for approximately three years from the last date of shipment (until February 22, 2017).

This is also a good time to switch to the new QLn420 mobile label printer. Remember, the new QLn420 provides all the benefits of the QL 420 Plus and more, in a smaller size!

• Faster print speed at 4 inches per second
• More wireless connectivity options, including Bluetooth 3.0 and 802.11a/b/g/n
• More memory for increased storage of fonts, graphics and files
• Higher capacity ‘smart’ battery
• Link-OS enabled for on-going application and feature updates
• More warehouse application accessories

For assistance updating your Zebra mobile printers, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

The rugged Trimble Juno T41 has seen a major OS update with a new version of the Android Operating System, Android 4.1 (“Jelly Bean”).

Even though it will improve the user experience,  provide more security options, better battery efficiency, and a more robust Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities,  the upgrade to Android 4.1 will not increase the cost of the unit.

Trimble has also integrated several additional features to support software applications and ease development time: Assisted-GPS, USB tethering, and USB host capabilities from JAVA for easier integration with hardware peripherals. With the move to Jelly Bean, there is a new minimum RAM requirement. All T41 devices will now ship with 512MB of RAM. The 256 MB option is no longer available, for either Android or Windows Embedded Handheld (WEHH) configurations.

The Juno T41 now provides all the possibilities and conveniences of a consumer mobile device but in a rugged design making it the ideal work tool for any environment. Ensure your mobile device investment with a device you can depend on today and well into the future.

For more details or to order a new Juno T41, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Making integrated barcode labeling even easier, Intermec Direct Protocol printers are now certified through the SAP Printer Vendor program with Intermec device types for SAP Smart Forms and mySAP Business Suite. From industrial and commercial class printers, to rugged mobile printers for the warehouse, and desktop printers for shipping and back office applications, Intermec offers the broadest integrated printing support for SAP.

The following Intermec Direct Protocol (DP) printers are compliant with the SAP Printer Vendor Program:

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Finally a label printer small enough to fit in small spaces yet with the performance of larger industrial barcode label printers. The C Series printers literally can be used throughout your entire enterprise. The C Series is CognitiveTPG’s most versatile line of thermal label printers. The size of a small desktop printer but with the capabilities of a big box printers these printers deliver value and functionality to fit multiple applications and industries. From the warehouse floor to the pristine hospital or pharmacy environment, C Series offer multiple connection options, fast print speeds, large roll capacity, ample RAM and Flash memory, and an LCD screen combined with a USB A port for standalone applications.

For help finding the right label printer for your business, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Given the wide range of applications that mobile computers get used in, ruggedness is a primary concern when choosing a unit that will last over time. The reality of daily use in the warehouse or out in the field is that any device you use with eventually, if not regularly, get dropped to a variety of surfaces.

Intermec has some of the most rugged mobile devices and their testing procedures cover the gamut of what a device might encounter.  One of the key tests is the tumble test to simulate daily dropping and mishandling. As you can see from the video below, every Intermec device is thoroughly tumble tested to ensure they continue to function, without failure, even after repeated drops and abuse.

For assistance finding the best Intermec device to meet the needs of your application, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Go Outdoors was faced with the challenge of wanting to provide a customer loyalty program but wanted to avoid using the traditional plastic card which are easy to forget and lose. With the ubiquity of smartphones today it only made sense to utilize an application that customers would always have on their phones.

The main hurdle for Go Outdoors was finding an imager scanner that was reliable, consistent, and able to easily read codes from a mobile device screen. The Motorola DS4208 was the perfect fit to make it quicker and easier to validate customers’ details while ensuring their scanner investment with a unit that would perform all scanning tasks in their stores for years to come.

Datamax-O’Neil has acquired the thermal printer assets of Source Technologies, a leading provider in specialized printing solutions based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Established in 1986, Source Technologies has specialized in secure MICR printing solutions, and will remain a strong entity in this market under new ownership. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

“The addition of these new products into our already strong stationary printer portfolio positions us and our channel partners around the world to be more competitive and achieve greater market share,” said Paul Sindoni, president of Datamax-O’Neil. “This acquisition represents another step in our strategy to position ourselves as a global market and technology leader and clearly reflects our continued commitment to grow our strength within the industry and our partner community.”

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ShopKeep POS announced it has been named to the Red Herring Top 100 leading private companies in the U.S. and Canada.

As the top provider of POS software specifically designed for use on iPads, ShopKeep provides an easy to use solution for businesses that need a cost effective but fully capable POS system. Pairing ShopKeep POS software with an iPad, receipt printer, cash drawer and even a barcode scanner makes for an intuitive system that takes no time to set-up and start taking customers. There are even complete software/hardware bundles to make things even easier!

With all the advances in scanner technology, there are more options than ever for the type of scan engines  you can get in a handheld scanner and mobile computer. Application needs are always key when deciding on the right one but when you have multiple laser and imager options it can be a challenge to know which one really is best.

Being a leading manufacturer of scanners and mobile computers, Intermec offers 8 different type of scan engines in their products.  The included chart to the right is a quick and easy to use guide to the different scan engines they have. A range of specifications are provided as well as a the types of codes each engine can read, their unique strengths, and what products they are available in.

For more assistance finding the right Intermec product for your needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Wireless access is the top customer demand of hotel guests in their rooms and throughout the hotel properties, according to a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Motorola in April 2013. This survey includes responses from 500 North American hotel guests, including business and recreational travelers.

The results are very indicative of a common desire for wireless connectivity by the vast majority of hotel guests. 90% of guest wanted Wi-Fi as an amenity among both business and recreational travelers. Likewise, over 90% of the guests wanted Wi-Fi access in their hotel rooms and not just in common areas and 40% of business travelers would not stay at a hotel without any internet access.

It is fairly obvious that wireless internet connectivity has become a key concern for travelers and will be a key differentiator for hotel properties. Being able to provide comprehensive and easy to access wireless connectivity to guests is now becoming a default standard in the hotel experience.

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