Long checkout lines, repeated scans, and outdated technology can cost retailers sales, frustrate customers, and put added pressure on associates. Meanwhile, evolving barcode standards and loss-prevention requirements demand more from point-of-sale equipment.

An in-counter barcode scanner installs within the checkout counter, allowing associates to move merchandise across a scanning window while keeping the workspace open. Choosing the right solution starts with understanding your checkout workflow, available space, and integration requirements.

How does an in-counter barcode scanner improve checkout?

In-counter scanners support hands-free scanning without a separate scanner occupying space above the counter. Associates can slide merchandise across the scanning surface, helping maintain a consistent checkout rhythm.

Modern digital imaging also addresses common interruptions: damaged labels, poorly printed barcodes, and digital coupons displayed on smartphones.

Let’s review common retail checkout challenges, and how a future-ready solution like the Datalogic Magellan 3700Hsi series solves challenges for today and tomorrow.

How does the Datalogic Magellan 3700HSi support faster checkout?

The Datalogic Magellan 3700HSi combines high-speed digital imaging with a horizontal, in-counter design to help associates maintain a steady checkout rhythm. Its performance capabilities address common interruptions, from fast-moving merchandise to difficult labels and mobile coupons.

Which Magellan 3700HSi capabilities fit your retail workflows?

Beyond barcode reading, the series offers capabilities for merchandise visibility, customer interactions, and device management.

Prepare for the Next Generation of Barcodes

The 3700HSi series supports 1D and 2D barcodes, GS1 Digital Link, Digimarc digital watermarks, composite codes, and OCR, helping retailers adapt as identification standards and workflows evolve.

With compatible software, GS1 Digital Link can support expiration-date management, recall checks, and personalized promotions. Digimarc provides another product-identification option, while OCR extracts text from supported documents and cards.

Strengthen Loss Prevention and Inventory Accuracy with RFID

RFID-equipped 3700HSi configurations support UHF tag reading and writing at ranges up to 20 cm, adding merchandise visibility at checkout. Compatible workflows can help retailers:

• Track tagged merchandise through purchases and returns.
• Update inventory records with item-level data.
• Combine barcode and RFID identification to support loss prevention.

Integration with compatible Checkpoint Systems and Tyco Sensormatic EAS systems connects scanning with security workflows, including supported deactivation or acknowledgment functions. Capabilities depend on the selected configuration and integration.

Streamline ID Verification, Loyalty, and Security

Video-capable 3700HSi configurations include a 1 MP color camera for checkout monitoring and software-based item recognition. External AI applications can extend loss-prevention and analytics capabilities.

Supported on-glass color image capture and OCR workflows help digitize identification documents and loyalty cards, reducing manual entry and simplifying enrollment. ID capture can also support age-verification procedures when paired with appropriate software; image capture alone does not verify identity or age.

Simplify Management Across Stores

Remote diagnostics, software updates, and configuration help IT teams maintain consistent scanner settings across locations while reducing on-site intervention.

Integration options include Windows, Linux, and Android environments; OPOS, JavaPOS, and Android SDK development tools; and Datalogic Aladdin configuration software. Selected models offer USB-C power delivery and a powered auxiliary USB port for compatible peripherals. Confirm interface, power, and software requirements for your POS environment.

Support Sustainability and Efficient Operation

The 3700HSi combines approximately 1.2 W nominal scanner power consumption, 85% TÜV-certified recycled plastics, and recyclable packaging. Accessories and enabled functions affect total power requirements.

Solid-state electronics support reliable operation without motor noise, while configurable scan feedback accommodates the checkout environment.

What else should retailers know? Frequently asked questions

Can the Magellan 3700HSi read smartphone barcodes?

Yes. It supports barcode reading from mobile screens for applications such as digital coupons and loyalty programs.

Does every Magellan 3700HSi include RFID and video?

No. Capabilities vary by configuration. Confirm the exact part number and required options before ordering.

Does 2D scanning automatically enable expiration-date checks?

No. The POS application must interpret the encoded information and apply the appropriate business rules.

Can its camera detect ticket switching by itself?

Detection requires compatible external software and a configured loss-prevention workflow.

Can it support self-checkout?

The series supports self-checkout applications, subject to kiosk design, mounting, software, and integration requirements.

Get Ahead of Retail’s Next Checkout Evolution

Retailers need technology that solves today’s challenges while preparing for tomorrow’s demands. The Datalogic Magellan 3700HSi series combines high-speed 1D and 2D barcode scanning, RFID functionality, color image capture, security integration, and remote management in a compact, thoughtfully designed platform.

Contact Barcodes, Inc. to discuss your retail scanning requirements and identify the right solution for your environment.

A food label printer should match the information you print, the container you label, and the conditions that label must survive. For grocery delis, convenience stores, restaurants, and meal-prep businesses, choosing the right combination of printer, labels, and software helps keep product information readable and daily workflows consistent.

Start with your operation’s labeling tasks, then compare equipment.

Which food labels does your operation need?

Separate customer-facing food labels from internal prep labels and order labels. Each serves a different purpose and may need a different template, size, or adhesive.

This table is a planning aid; required information varies by product and jurisdiction. In the U.S., FDA guidance on retail allergen labeling confirms that foods packaged at retail for sale must declare major allergens they contain, including sesame.

Which printing method and label format should you choose?

Print method and label format are separate decisions. Direct thermal and thermal transfer describe how an image is produced; die-cut and linerless describe the label stock.

Refrigeration alone does not determine the print method. Cold-rated direct thermal media can work in appropriate applications; evaluate the complete printer-and-label combination.

Check both minimum application temperature—when the label is attached—and service temperature range—conditions after application. Also test condensation, container texture, grease, and removal requirements. A label rated for frozen storage may still need application to a warmer, dry surface.

How do Brother TD 2300 and TD 4 Direct Thermal Desktop series printers compare?

The Brother TD 2300 Desktop Thermal Printer series  suits compact prep stations and smaller labels. The Brother TD 4 Desktop Thermal Printer  series provides more space for ingredient lists and other packaging information, with fast speeds to keep up with your workflow.

The TD 2300 series supports direct thermal printing with resolutions up to 300 dpi and offers USB, Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth® connectivity options. Depending on the configuration, features can include a battery base, cutter, tablet mount, or peeler.

With a compact footprint and a splash and spill resistant keypad, these printers can be integrated into a variety of food-preparation and retail environments.

For applications requiring larger labels or fast print speeds, 4-inch thermal printers provide additional capacity and flexibility.

Brother’s TD 4 series supports direct thermal printing, with print speeds of up to 8 inches per second and resolutions up to 300 dpi. USB, Wi-Fi®, and Bluetooth® connectivity options allow the printers to integrate with existing systems and devices.

Both the TD 2300 and TD 4 are available as linerless models and media. Brother linerless media improve productivity and environmental impact – reduce waste, accelerate labeling, and improve workplace efficiency all while helping lower costs.

Their compact design and modular options can also make it easier to deploy printers throughout a workplace or share them among multiple users.

How can you prevent incorrect allergen and date labels?

Control the data feeding the printer. A sharp label can still contain the wrong recipe, allergen statement, price, or date.

Build these controls into your food labeling solution:

Use approved recipe records. Review ingredient and allergen information whenever recipes or supplier ingredients change.

Control templates. Restrict edits to approved users and remove outdated versions from every station.

Validate date calculations. Configure prep and discard dates using approved food-safety procedures.

Retain batch references. Connect printed identifiers to records that help staff locate affected ingredients or products.

Keep consumer quality dates separate from kitchen discard instructions. USDA explains that “Best if Used By” indicates quality; it is not a safety date. A printer cannot establish safe shelf life or replace temperature control and allergen-management procedures.

What should you test before buying a food label printer?

Run a pilot using your actual containers, software, staff, and busiest labeling period. Measure the entire process from selecting an item to applying its label.

Readability: Print your longest ingredient list and scan barcodes with the devices used at checkout or receiving.

Adhesion: Check labels after refrigeration, condensation, handling, and the intended storage period.

Integration: Verify item data, prices, dates, drivers, and connections from your existing application.

Placement: Keep equipment away from direct heat, steam, and cleaning spray; confirm power or optional battery arrangements.

Operating cost: Compare labels, ribbons where applicable, cleaning, reprints, roll changes, and staff time.

Sustainability: If your organization seeks out eco-friendly solutions, consider a linerless label printer model to reduce landfill waste by eliminating the label backing.

Track labels per minute, reprint rate, roll changes per shift, and labeling time per item. These measures provide a clearer buying comparison than print-engine speed alone. For detailed barcode layout guidance, use Barcodes, Inc.’s label design best practices.

Where can you find the right food labeling solution?

Barcodes, Inc. can help match Brother printers, compatible labels, and software to your workflow. Contact our team with your label dimensions, daily volume, container samples, and storage conditions to discuss a suitable configuration.

FAQ: What else should you know about food label printers?

Can one printer handle several food label templates?

Yes, if its software and media support them. Standardizing label sizes can reduce roll changes between tasks.

Can you print food labels without a PC?

Selected Brother TD 2300 configurations support standalone operation. Confirm the exact model and template workflow.

Are ordinary sticky labels tamper-evident?

Not necessarily. Select packaging labels designed to reveal interference and test them on your actual container.

Does linerless printing eliminate label waste?

It eliminates backing-liner waste. Incorrect prints, unused labels, and roll cores still require management.

Keep Food Moving Safely From Prep to Plate

Food labeling is a critical part of the food-safety process. The right labeling solution can help businesses provide customers with important information while supporting traceability, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and brand consistency.

As food retail and preparation models continue to change, flexible on-demand printing can help businesses adapt without sacrificing accuracy or efficiency.

With experience in supporting food-labeling applications, Brother offers a range of desktop, mobile, die-cut, and linerless printing solutions designed to meet different operational requirements.

Looking to improve food labeling in your operation? Contact Barcodes, inc. to explore food-labeling solutions that can help you print clear, accurate labels where and when you need them.

Transportation and logistics companies are navigating a challenging road. E-commerce continues to increase demand for fast, cost-effective delivery, while driver shortages, rising operating costs, supply chain disruptions, and evolving safety and compliance requirements put additional pressure on fleets and logistics operations.

For carriers, distributors, and delivery organizations, doing more with fewer resources requires more than simply adding vehicles or workers. It requires greater visibility, streamlined workflows, and technology that helps drivers and warehouse teams complete essential tasks quickly and accurately.

A delivery driver needs a receipt at the customer site; a warehouse associate needs a scannable shipping label at the dock. Printing in the wrong place can slow both handoffs. Brother offers different printers for each job: a mobile printer for field labels and receipts, a portable printer for full-page documents in a vehicle, and desktop or industrial printers for warehouse labeling. The right choice depends on output size, print volume, label life, and the devices that send the print job.

Addressing the Transportation and Logistics Labor Challenge

The driver shortage remains a significant concern for the transportation industry. Retirements, turnover, and growing fulfillment demands are putting pressure on companies to get more productivity from every driver and vehicle.

At the same time, drivers face physically and emotionally demanding jobs. Technology that eliminates unnecessary administrative work can help make their jobs easier while allowing them to spend more time focused on the road and the delivery itself.

Benefits of Mobile and Industrial Thermal Printers

Mobile printers from pickup to delivery

• Visibility: When connected to transportation systems, mobile printers produce labels and receipts from current shipment records at each handoff, giving drivers and customers a physical reference.
• Fewer errors and delays: Print return labels, proof-of-delivery receipts, and delivery paperwork at the stop, reducing manual transcription and trips to a fixed workstation.
• Compliance and safety: Make manifests, bills of lading, incident forms, and appropriate warning labels available on the road. Verify the printed format against applicable requirements.

Desktop and industrial printers in the warehouse

• At warehouse and distribution stations: Print high-volume shipping, inventory, and barcode labels near packing benches and docks so associates can identify goods as work progresses.
• For high-volume demand: Industrial printers support continuous label production on busy lines; compact desktop units provide on-demand output at smaller or distributed stations.

Which Brother Printer Fits Your Logistics Workflow?

Start with the document or label you need to produce, then match the printer to where and how often it will be used.

A fleet may need more than one format. For example, a driver can print a proof of delivery receipt at dropoff, while a shipping station prints fresh carton labels and an in-cab unit handles full-page customer paperwork. Map those handoffs before choosing hardware for every location.

Brother Printer Reviews for Fleets and Warehouses

RuggedJet 4 for labels and receipts at the point of work

The Brother RuggedJet 4 is the practical choice when drivers need a label or receipt at a pickup or delivery stop. A driver could scan a returned parcel and print its identifier before leaving the customer site. Its direct thermal design avoids ink and ribbons, and its rugged housing suits route work. Selected models offer Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and NFC pairing; check the specific configuration against your handhelds and vehicle mounts. Our assessment: it brings four-inch-class label printing to the field, but its thermal media and compact format do not replace full-page paperwork or longer-life warehouse labels. Test battery life and rugged design on a typical route.

PocketJet 8 for full-page documents in the cab

The Brother PocketJet 8 serves a different purpose: full-page invoices, delivery records, manifests, or other documents up to 8.5 inches wide. The slim portable printer uses thermal paper, so drivers do not carry ink cartridges. USB-C is available across the line, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi on selected models. Our assessment: it is a strong in-vehicle option where a full-page physical document is necessary. Review the bundle carefully; some printer-only SKUs require a separate battery or vehicle power accessory. Confirm your document template and paper format before installing it in a cab.

TD 4 for desktop shipping and inventory labels

The Brother TD 4 series puts label printing at a packing bench or smaller shipping station. Choose a direct thermal model for routine, short-use shipping labels, or a thermal transfer model when compatible media and ribbons are needed for longer-lived identification. Network, wireless, cutter, and peeler options vary by SKU. Our assessment: TD 4 is a flexible middle ground when labels should print near the operator, though buyers must specify the exact print method rather than assume every TD 4 has ribbon capability. It suits distributed stations that do not need an industrial printer at each bench.

Titan for higher-volume industrial labeling

The Brother Titan Industrial Printer series is intended for busy distribution and shipping lines. Titan thermal transfer printer models can use ribbons with suitable label stock for durable barcodes, and representative models also support direct thermal printing. The TJ-4021TN, for example, offers 203 dpi and up to 10 inches per second; 300 dpi options prioritize finer detail. Ethernet is standard on that model, with optional accessories such as a peeler or cutter. Our assessment: Titan is the stronger fit for sustained label production and varied media, while a TD 4 may be simpler for a lighter-duty station.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Brother mobile printer print from a driver handheld?

Yes, when the selected printer, handheld, app, and connection are compatible. Verify Bluetooth or Wi-Fi support on the exact RuggedJet and PocketJet configuration and test your production workflow before deployment.

Does PocketJet 8 require ink or a battery?

It does not need ink or toner; it uses compatible thermal media. A battery is optional on some configurations, so check whether your order includes one or instead uses vehicle or external power.

Does printing a receipt update the transportation management system?

No. A printer creates the physical output; the application and its integration must record the transaction and synchronize delivery data. Test both steps together.

What labels work for cold or outdoor conditions?

Choose media and adhesive rated for the surface, temperature, moisture, and expected lifespan. For longer-lived labels, evaluate thermal transfer stock and ribbon, then test barcode readability in the actual environment.

How should we compare total printing cost?

Calculate printer and accessory costs alongside media, ribbons, batteries, maintenance, and staff time. Use expected volume and a short pilot to compare cost per usable label or document.

Ready to equip the route and the dock? Compare the four Brother printer series above, then bring your print volumes, media needs, devices, and sample labels to Barcodes, Inc. We can help identify the configuration that fits each handoff in your transportation and logistics operation.

Build a More Efficient Transportation Operation

The transportation and logistics industry face growing pressures. Mobile and industrial printing solutions can offer relief by reducing administrative work, improving documentation accuracy, supporting compliance, and helping drivers and warehouse employees complete tasks without unnecessary trips back to a fixed workstation.

Brother offers printing solutions across the transportation and logistics workflow—from RuggedJet mobile printers for portable labels and receipts, to PocketJet mobile printers for full-page documents, TD 4 desktop thermal printers for everyday warehouse labeling, and Titan industrial printers for high-volume label production.

Ask Barcodes, Inc. how to bring reliable printing capabilities closer to where work actually happens.

Choosing the right handheld scanner starts with the workflow. A barcode scanner is often the most cost-effective choice for item-by-item data capture. An RFID scanner can deliver greater value when workers need to identify multiple tagged items or read data without direct line of sight.

Warehouses, factories, transportation hubs, retailers and healthcare facilities also need devices that withstand drops, dust, moisture and continuous use. The Datalogic PowerScan 9600 and PowerScan 9600 RFID provide options for rugged barcode scanning or hybrid barcode-and-RFID capture.

Why Invest in a Rugged Handheld Scanner?

A general-purpose scanner may cost less initially, but failures can interrupt receiving, production, picking and shipping. Downtime, repairs, replacements and manual data entry can quickly outweigh the upfront savings.

When buying an industrial scanner, compare verified drop resistance, IP ratings, trigger durability, operating temperatures and charging design. These factors indicate whether a device can remain available through demanding shifts—not simply whether it carries a “rugged” label.

Barcode Scanner vs. RFID Scanner

The right choice of technology depends on what employees must identify and how quickly they need to capture it.

RFID is most valuable when it reduces time spent counting inventory, locating assets or verifying groups of products. Results depend on tag selection, placement, surrounding materials, software and process design.

Organizations can also use both technologies. A hybrid scanner supports existing barcodes while adding RFID to selected products, assets or workflows.

Where Are Rugged Barcode and RFID Scanners Used?

Manufacturing

Manufacturers use rugged handheld scanners for work-in-process tracking, component verification, material picking, quality control and finished-goods identification. Extended-range barcode scanning can help workers capture labels at different distances, while direct-part-mark reading supports components marked through laser etching, dot peening or other methods.

An RFID scanner can accelerate component identification and track tools, reusable containers or materials when barcodes are obstructed or difficult to reach.

Warehousing and Transportation

Warehouse and logistics teams rely on scanners for receiving, put-away, picking, packing, shipping and parcel processing. Auto-range barcode models allow workers to scan nearby picklists and labels positioned on elevated racks with one device.

RFID can improve cycle counting, tagged-item searches and shipment verification by capturing multiple tags without requiring employees to aim at each label.

Retail

Retailers can use handheld scanners for inventory management, price verification, checkout, returns and backroom operations. Rugged construction is particularly valuable in high-volume, warehouse-style and home-improvement stores.

RFID supports faster inventory counts, product searches and loss-prevention processes. A hybrid scanner lets employees process conventional barcodes while using RFID where merchandise has been tagged.

Healthcare

Healthcare organizations use barcode scanners to identify supplies, medications, equipment and laboratory items. RFID can support faster counts and help locate tagged medical assets, instruments and consumables. Any healthcare deployment should also evaluate cleaning protocols, tag placement and integration with clinical or inventory systems.

Datalogic PowerScan 9600 Product Comparison

Datalogic PowerScan 9600 Review

The rugged Datalogic PowerScan 9600 suits businesses that primarily use barcodes but need more durability, range or connectivity than a general-purpose scanner provides.

Datalogic rates the handheld scanner at IP65 and IP67 and for drops from 2.5 meters onto concrete. Its trigger is tested for up to 10 million activations. Standard Range, High Performance, Document Capture, Auto Range and DPX configurations support applications ranging from conventional barcode reading to elevated rack labels and direct part marks.

Buyers can choose corded PD9600, STAR cordless PM9600 or Bluetooth PBT9600 models. Modular interfaces include USB, USB-C, RS-232, Ethernet, EtherNet/IP and PROFINET. Cordless models use inductive charging, eliminating exposed contacts that can become dirty or damaged.

Best for: Barcode-intensive warehouse, manufacturing and logistics applications requiring ruggedness and configuration flexibility.

Buyer’s tip: Businesses planning or currently using RFID should compare the RFID version.

Datalogic PowerScan 9600 RFID Review

The Datalogic PowerScan 9600 RFID combines UHF RFID read-and-write capability with 1D and 2D barcode scanning in one rugged cordless device.

Its configurable RFID range reaches approximately one meter, supporting tagged-item searches, inventory verification and asset tracking. The Standard Range model handles barcode and RFID capture. The Document Capture model adds dual cameras, color image capture, OCR, an OLED display and a 16-key keypad.

Best for: Organizations adopting UHF RFID while retaining barcode-based processes.

Buyer’s tip: Remember compatible RFID tags and software

Which PowerScan 9600 Should You Buy?

Choose the standard PowerScan 9600 when barcodes remain the primary identifier, corded operation is required or the workflow needs Auto Range or DPX scanning.

Choose the PowerScan 9600 RFID when employees must read UHF tags, barcode and RFID tasks overlap or faster inventory counts and asset searches can generate measurable savings.

Frequently Asked Questions

One platform for today’s needs and tomorrow’s technology

The right data-capture technology should make work faster, more accurate and more reliable—not add unnecessary complexity. The biggest advantage of the PowerScan 9600 family is its ability to support different stages of an organization’s data-capture strategy.

For businesses that primarily rely on barcodes, the PowerScan 9600 provides an ultra-rugged platform with high-performance scanning, flexible connectivity, cordless mobility and wireless charging.

For businesses ready to incorporate RFID, the PowerScan 9600 RFID Series adds UHF RFID capabilities without requiring workers to carry a completely separate handheld device. That hybrid capability can make it easier to introduce RFID into existing workflows while continuing to support traditional barcodes.

Contact Barcodes, Inc.to learn more and get help finding the right handheld scanning solution for your needs.

Frontline workers increasingly depend on mobile technology to scan inventory, communicate with teammates, access applications, capture information, complete forms and respond to customers. But supporting all those tasks can create a device problem of its own.

A worker may need a smartphone for communication, a device for enterprise barcode scanning, and access to additional tools for specialized workflows. More devices can mean more hardware to purchase, carry, charge, manage and support.

For many organizations, a more flexible approach is emerging:  use a smartphone barcode scanner to perform more of the work—while potentially lowering total cost of ownership compared with deploying separate purpose-built devices.

The new IPCMobile Linea® Pro G (LPG) S1 brings purpose-built enterprise barcode scanning and data capture to the Google Pixel™ 10a. Designed in partnership with Google Pixel for Business, the LPG S1 is a form-fitted smart case that transforms the Pixel 10a into a versatile, enterprise-grade mobile device—with optional 1D/2D barcode scanning, programmable buttons, push-to-talk capabilities and swappable, extended battery power. The LPG S1 is also available for the Google Pixel 9a.

Why Familiar Form Factors Matter for Enterprise Mobility

Familiar smartphone interfaces can reduce training and accelerate adoption while giving employees one multifunctional device for scanning, communication and business applications. Standardizing on a common platform can also simplify device management and support. With purpose-built enterprise accessories, organizations can gain the scanning performance, battery life and durability frontline operations require without abandoning a familiar form factor.

The LPG S1 gives organizations a way to take the familiar Google Pixel experience and add the functionality frontline workers need. Rather than relying solely on the smartphone’s touchscreen or camera, the smart case adds dedicated hardware controls and optional scanning capabilities designed for fast-moving business environments.

The modular approach can also help organizations tailor devices to specific workflows. Accessories, battery options and scanning configurations can be selected based on how each team works, while custom branding options can help organizations create a consistent, company-specific device experience.

Industry Applications for Smartphones Scanners

The new LPG S1 can help organizations equip mobile workers across:

• Retail: Real-time inventory visibility, mobile orders and customer engagement
• Hospitality: Mobile check-in, service requests and maintenance ticketing
• Public Sector: Field inspections, code enforcement and public safety
• Healthcare: Faster data capture from intake through discharge
• Supply Chain & Logistics: Inventory tracking, warehouse workflows and proof-of-delivery
• Travel: Ramp and baggage operations, gate changes and mobile check-in validation
• Postal: Package tracking, postage verification and route optimization

What Is the IPCMobile Linea Pro G S1?

The IPCMobile Linea Pro G S1 is a purpose-built enterprise smart case available for the Google Pixel 10a and Pixel 9a. Rather than relying solely on a smartphone camera and touchscreen for business data capture, it adds dedicated controls and optional scanning technology designed for repetitive, fast-moving frontline workflows.

This makes the device more than simply a smartphone with a barcode scanner attached. Depending on how it is configured, the Pixel and LPG S1 combination can become a scanner, communication tool, data-entry device, AI-enabled capture tool and mobile workstation in one familiar form factor.

Four programmable buttons can be configured to trigger specific actions and send information directly to the application currently open on the Pixel.

Depending on the workflow, employees can use dedicated buttons to:

• Push to Scan 1D and 2D barcodes
• Push to Talk for team communications
• Push to Capture forms and information
• Push to Dictate information into workflows
• Push to Translate using speech recognition
• Push to Verify identification or other information
• Push to Recognize objects using AI
• Push to Emergency for rapid-response workflows
• Push to AI for supported AI functions
• Push to Workflow to initiate customized actions

This physical push-button functionality can be especially useful when employees repeatedly perform the same tasks throughout a shift and need a faster, more predictable alternative to navigating touchscreen menus.

Through the AIWedge app, the LPG S1 can go beyond traditional barcode scanning. Users can inspect camera frames, recognize speech and objects, verify information, automate item counts and build customized workflows using AI-powered capabilities.

Enterprise Scanning Without Giving Up the Smartphone

For organizations that want to leverage Google Pixel devices while adding purpose-built data capture, the LPG S1 offers a compelling alternative to traditional rugged handheld computers. By combining a smartphone employees already know with purpose-built scanning and data-capture capabilities, organizations may be able to consolidate devices and reduce the total cost of ownership associated with purchasing and supporting separate smartphones and scanners.

Its optional integrated 1D/2D scan engine can read a wide range of barcodes—including dirty, torn, low-contrast and damaged labels and tags. An optional extended-range engine supports scans from up to 30 feet away.

The Pixel’s native NFC capabilities can also be used to read access and loyalty cards and tags, expanding the device’s capabilities beyond barcode scanning.

Power for Multiple Shifts

Frontline teams can’t always stop to recharge or swap devices during the workday. The LPG S1 features a swappable smart battery available in 2,500mAh and extended 5,000mAh capacities. With the extended battery, the system provides up to 10,000mAh of total power, helping support continuous use across multiple shifts.

A range of charging accessories helps further reduce downtime during high-volume scanning and other demanding workflows. Additional accessories and configuration options allow organizations to adapt the LPG S1 to specific operational needs rather than deploying a one-size-fits-all device.

Built for Frontline Environments

The LPG S1 adds rugged protection to the Pixel platform, with an IP65 rating for dust and moisture protection and a 1.2-meter drop-to-concrete rating per MIL-STD-810G. It is also designed to withstand strong disinfectants and operate in harsh climates.

Despite its rugged capabilities, the LPG S1 is designed to remain lightweight and slim enough for employees to carry throughout the workday.

Explore a More Flexible Approach to Enterprise Scanning

The IPCMobile Linea Pro G S1 for Google Pixel 10a bridges the gap between familiar smartphones and purpose-built enterprise data capture. Organizations can gain professional scanning, programmable controls, rugged protection, extended battery capabilities and AI-enabled workflows without abandoning a smartphone platform employees already understand. With configurable scanning, battery and accessory options—and the potential to consolidate devices and lower total cost of ownership—the LPG S1 gives organizations a flexible way to equip frontline workers for today’s workflows while allowing room to adapt as those needs evolve. Custom branding options can also help organizations extend their identity directly to the devices employees use every day.

Could the smartphone your workforce already knows become the enterprise data capture device they need?

Explore the IPCMobile Linea Pro G S1 now.

Need help from an expert? Contact Barcodes, Inc. today.

Labeling requirements rarely stay confined to one application. A manufacturing facility may need durable barcode labels for work-in-process tracking, RFID labels for automated inventory visibility and compliance labels for finished goods. A warehouse may print shipping labels, pallet labels, location labels and RFID tags—sometimes from the same printing station. Healthcare organizations must support patient identification, specimen tracking, asset management and regulatory labeling while maintaining accuracy in demanding environments.

Managing these varied requirements with separate printers can add unnecessary cost and complexity. Organizations increasingly need flexible industrial label printers that can produce a wide variety of high-quality labels, support multiple media types and integrate with barcode, RFID and compliance workflows.

The right printer should do more than produce a readable label. It should deliver consistent output at production speeds, accommodate changing label formats, connect to existing systems and withstand continuous use in challenging operational environments.

Let’s learn more about industrial label printing, and how front-runners like the SATO CL4-SXR and CL6-SXR.

What Features are Most Important for an Industrial Label Printer?

A flexible industrial label printer can adapt to different applications without forcing an organization to invest in a separate device for every label size, material or identification technology.

Important capabilities include:

• Support for multiple label widths, materials, ribbons and adhesive types
• High-resolution printing for text, graphics, barcodes and regulatory information
• Accurate media positioning for small or precisely formatted labels
• RFID encoding and verification options
• Reliable performance during long or high-volume print runs
• Connectivity with critical operating systems used for warehouse, manufacturing  and healthcare
• Easy maintenance that limits disruption to critical workflows
• Remote management for printers deployed across multiple locations

Print width is another important consideration. Four-inch industrial printers accommodate many standard barcode, product, shipping and RFID labels. Six-inch printers provide additional space for pallet labels, chemical labels, automotive documentation, healthcare forms and other applications that require larger formats or more information.

Flexible Printing for Barcode, RFID and Compliance Labels

Industrial label printers must produce crisp, precisely positioned barcode labels that scan reliably at speed. Consistent print quality helps prevent rescanning, relabeling and data-entry errors across product identification, inventory, shipping, asset tracking and healthcare workflows.

For RFID applications, printers must accurately print, encode and verify each tag. Supporting both barcode and RFID labels gives organizations the flexibility to improve inventory visibility, shipment verification, traceability and asset tracking without maintaining separate printing platforms.

Compliance labels add requirements for legible text, symbols, barcodes and safety information. Precise printing and flexible media handling help businesses meet industry, regulatory and customer standards for applications ranging from product and chemical labeling to medical devices, food traceability and retailer-mandated shipping labels.

Label Printing in Demanding Operational Environments

Manufacturing, warehouse and healthcare environments have distinct labeling requirements, but all depend on reliable performance:

• Manufacturing: Printers must withstand dust, temperature changes and continuous workloads while producing readable labels for production, inspection, traceability and distribution.
• Warehousing: Printers must support high-volume receiving, picking, packing and shipping without interruptions that create backlogs or delay fulfillment.
• Healthcare: Printers must deliver accuracy and reliability across specimen, medication, medical device, supply, equipment and patient-identification workflows.

Beyond print speed, organizations should evaluate print accuracy, environmental adaptability, media compatibility, ease of maintenance and integration with existing systems.

SATO CL4-SXR and CL6-SXR: Top Choices for Flexible Industrial Labeling

For organizations seeking an industrial printer platform that can support varied barcode, RFID and compliance applications, the SATO CL4-SXR and SATO CL6-SXR are compelling options.

The third generation of SATO’s CL industrial printer platform combines high-speed printing, precise media handling, connected management and RFID capabilities. The CL4-SXR offers a four-inch print width for widely used label formats, while the CL6-SXR expands the print width to six inches for larger labels and information-intensive applications.

Together, the two models give organizations the flexibility to standardize around a common printer family while addressing different label dimensions and workflow requirements.

SATO CL4-SXR vs. CL6-SXR: At-a-Glance Comparison

Shared Operational Advantages

• Accurate output: Precise positioning supports small labels, closely spaced layouts, barcodes, text and RFID inlays.
• Consistent print quality: Environmental sensing automatically adjusts thermal-head output as temperature and humidity change.
• Flexible media options: A redesigned peel-off mechanism and adaptable media configurations accommodate applications ranging from paper shipping labels to specialized product, compliance and asset labels.
• RFID quality control: Integrated verification identifies defective RFID tags before they enter production, warehouse or shipping workflows.
• One adaptable platform: Support for conventional and RFID labels helps organizations address current barcode requirements while preparing for expanded RFID adoption.

Connected, Serviceable and Resource-Efficient Printing

The SATO CL4-SXR and CL6-SXR combine connected management, proactive maintenance and waste-reduction features to support more efficient operations:

• Streamlined integration: SATO Application Enabled Printing allows applications to run directly on the printer, potentially eliminating the need for a separate computer in certain workflows.
• Flexible connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, Bluetooth and optional Wi-Fi 6E support deployment across production lines, warehouse zones, healthcare departments and multiple facilities.
• Remote management: Remote desktop functionality simplifies access to printers installed in unattended or difficult-to-reach locations.
• Predictive maintenance: SATO Online Services uses AI-assisted monitoring to anticipate service needs, including thermal printhead replacement, before failures disrupt operations.
• Simplified servicing: Tool-free thermal head and platen roller replacement helps reduce maintenance time and restore printing more quickly.
• Less material waste: Printing can begin with the first label on a newly loaded roll, while recycled resin represents 34% of CL4-SXR components and 36% of CL6-SXR components.

A Versatile Platform for Evolving Labeling Requirements

The ideal industrial label printer should support what an organization prints today while providing the flexibility to accommodate new label formats, materials, identification technologies and compliance demands.

Whether the requirement involves barcode labels, RFID tags, compliance labels or a combination of all three, the SATO SXR series provides a flexible industrial printing platform designed for demanding operations. These capabilities make them top choices for manufacturing, warehouse, logistics and healthcare organizations that depend on high-quality labels to keep products, assets, inventory and information moving accurately.

Learn more about the SATO CL4-SXR and CL6-SXR and find the right configuration for your labeling applications.

Professional color label printers elevate product packaging, make products easier to identify, and create affordable ID badges for employee or visitor credentials. But ordering preprinted labels from an outside supplier or investing in an industrial badge printer is not always practical, especially when quantities are small, information changes frequently or labels are needed immediately.

An in-house color label printer gives businesses more control over when, how and how many labels they produce. Instead of maintaining inventories of preprinted designs, organizations can print the labels they need on demand.

Compact, versatile and easy to operate, the Epson CW-D3800 Color Label Printer provides an affordable solution for low-volume, on-demand color label printing. From visitor badges and product labels to shelf tags and seasonal packaging, it makes it easy to produce professional color labels when you need them.

What Is a Color Label Printer?

A color label printer is a specialized printer that produces full-color text, images, barcodes and graphics directly onto label media. Unlike a traditional thermal label printer, which typically prints in one color, a color inkjet label printer can reproduce logos, product photography, color-coded information and branded designs.

Color label printers can be used to produce:

• Product and private-label packaging labels
• Custom stickers and promotional labels
• Food, beverage and ingredient labels
• Shelf and price tags
• Seasonal packaging labels
• Employee identification labels
• Visitor badge labels
• Event and temporary credential badges
• Color-coded inventory and organizational labels

The ability to print these materials internally helps businesses create labels in the exact quantities they need—even if that means only a few dozen at a time.

Why Print Professional Color Labels In-House?

Outsourcing may be cost-effective for large quantities of one unchanging label design. However, it can become less efficient when a business needs smaller batches, temporary ID badges, frequent design updates or fast turnaround.

Bringing color label printing in-house can provide several advantages.

Print Only What You Need

Instead of meeting an outside printer’s minimum order quantity, businesses can print a single label, a small test batch or several hundred labels. This is particularly useful for small-batch products, limited releases, test markets and seasonal promotions.

Make Label Changes Quickly

Product information, ingredients, pricing, branding and promotional messages can change. An in-house sticker printer allows a business to revise the label file and begin printing the updated version without waiting for a new external order.

Reduce Preprinted Label Inventory

Preordering large quantities can leave businesses with obsolete labels when packaging, product details or branding change. On-demand printing reduces the need to store multiple versions of preprinted labels and can help limit waste.

Respond Faster

Labels can be produced when a new product is ready, a visitor arrives or a promotional opportunity emerges. This helps eliminate outside production and shipping delays.

Maintain Brand Consistency

A professional color label printer can reproduce logos, brand colors, graphics and product details in a consistent format. Templates can also help different users follow established brand and labeling standards.

What Should You Look for in a Color Label or Sticker Printer?

The right printer depends on the labels being created and the environment in which they will be used. Before selecting a device, consider the following questions.

How Many Labels Will You Print?

A compact desktop printer may be the best choice for low-volume or intermittent printing. Higher-volume operations may need faster speeds, larger ink capacity and equipment designed for continuous use.

What Label Sizes Do You Need?

Make sure the printer accommodates the narrowest and widest media required. Also consider whether it supports both roll and fanfold media if your applications use multiple formats.

What Level of Image Quality Is Required?

Product packaging and branded stickers may require more color detail than basic operational labels. The CW-D3800 prints at resolutions up to 600 dpi by 1200 dpi, supporting detailed graphics, rich blacks and vibrant color.

Will the Labels Be Exposed to Harsh Conditions?

Ink and media should be selected for the expected environment. A label used on indoor retail packaging has different durability requirements than one exposed to chemicals, sunlight, refrigeration or moisture.

The CW-D3800’s dye ink is well suited to applications where vibrant presentation is important. Organizations with demanding durability requirements should evaluate whether pigment ink, specialty media or another printing technology is more appropriate.

Does the Printer Fit Your Existing Workflow?

Review operating-system compatibility, connectivity, label design software and printer-language support. The CW-D3800 supports Windows, iOS and Linux, as well as ESC/Label emulation and ZPL II capabilities, helping it integrate with a variety of labeling environments.

Who Will Operate It?

For decentralized printing at a reception desk, retail counter or small production area, ease of use matters. Look for intuitive controls, straightforward media changes and maintenance features that do not require specialized operators.

Featured Product: Epson ColorWorks CW-D3800 Color Label Printer

The CW-D3800 Color Label Printer delivers high-quality color labels without high-volume requirements.

The CW-D3800 uses Epson Genuine Dye Ink to produce vibrant colors, rich blacks and exceptional detail at resolutions up to 600 dpi x 1200 dpi. This makes it an ideal color label printer for businesses that want professional-looking labels without the need for large print runs or preprinted inventory.

Flexible Media for a Variety of Applications

The compact CW-D3800 supports both roll and fanfold media from 1 to 4.25 inches wide, allowing businesses to print a wide range of label sizes and formats.

With one compact printer capable of handling different media formats, businesses can use the CW-D3800 for multiple labeling needs instead of investing in separate solutions. Application uses include: visitor badges and ID badges, product labels, package stickers, shelf price stickers, event wristbands, and more.

Optional Wi-Fi connectivity provides even more flexibility, allowing users to print from mobile devices through the Epson ColorWorks Print 2.0 app.

An Ideal Color Badge Printer for Visitor Management

One of the CW-D3800’s key applications is visitor badge printing. Color visitor badges provide an easy visual way to distinguish visitors and can support identification and security procedures in schools, healthcare facilities, corporate offices and government environments.

The ability to print badges on demand is especially valuable when visitor information changes throughout the day. Rather than relying on preprinted badges or labels, organizations can create customized, professional-looking visitor badges as needed.

Designed for Easy, Reliable Operation

The CW-D3800 combines straightforward operation with Epson technology designed for long-term reliability. Its PrecisionCore Heat-Free permanent printhead is engineered to last the life of the printer, helping provide consistent print quality while minimizing downtime and maintenance.

A color LCD screen, fast media and ink loading, and automatic Nozzle Verification Technology further simplify operation. The printer supports Windows, iOS and Linux, along with ESC/Label emulation and ZPL II capabilities, helping it integrate into existing labeling workflows.

Epson also offers its Label Boost software suite, including Label Boost Designer for creating and printing labels and badges. For businesses with basic color labeling requirements, the software provides an easy way to get started with in-house label production.

For businesses looking for an affordable color label printer for low-volume applications, the Epson ColorWorks CW-D3800 offers a practical combination of quality, flexibility and ease of use.

Whether you’re printing visitor badges, custom product labels, seasonal packaging or shelf tags, the CW-D3800 gives you the ability to print professional color labels on demand and in the quantities you need.

[Learn more about the Epson ColorWorks CW-D3800 or contact Levata to find the right color labeling solution for your application.]

Bring Professional Color Label Printing In-House

Businesses do not always need thousands of identical labels. They may need 50 labels for a new product, 100 stickers for a seasonal promotion or personalized visitor badges throughout the day.

By producing labels and temporary badges internally, businesses can shorten turnaround times, reduce preprinted inventory and respond more quickly to new products, visitors and promotional opportunities.

Whether you need a product label printer, a custom sticker printer or an on-demand solution for visitor ID badge labels, the Epson ColorWorks CW-D3800 provides the flexibility to handle these changing requirements with one compact color label printer.

Barcodes, Inc. can help you evaluate the color label printing solution for your products, packaging and identification needs.

Warehouse operations don’t always happen on smooth concrete floors under ideal conditions. Distribution centers, manufacturing plants, loading docks, ports, and outdoor yards demand ultra-rugged mobile computers for industrial data capture. These specialized handheld computers can withstand constant impacts, extreme conditions, and thousands of scans every shift.

When downtime is catastrophic to operations, organizations need more than a rugged mobile computer—they need a device leveled-up for the most demanding environments.

Ultra-Rugged Handheld Mobile Computers: Built for the Toughest Jobs

Warehouse workers rely on their mobile computers throughout the day. Repeated drops, harsh temperatures, dust, moisture, and constant handling quickly expose the limitations of standard devices.

While consumer-grade and lightly rugged mobile devices may offer a lower upfront purchase price, they often create hidden operational costs that far outweigh the initial savings.

With ultra-rugged handheld mobile computers, you’ll improve operation performance across your organization:

• Increase Workforce Productivity: Workers spend more time completing tasks and less time dealing with equipment issues.
• Improve Data Accuracy: Enterprise scanning minimizes errors that can impact inventory, shipping, production, and customer satisfaction.
• Reduce Operational Downtime: Reliable devices keep workflows moving without interruptions caused by broken hardware or lost connectivity.
• Lower Total Cost of Ownership: Lower lifetime costs through longer service life, fewer repairs, and reduced replacement cycles.
• Simplify IT Management: Less time spent repairing, replacing, and supporting devices allows IT teams to focus on innovation instead of maintenance.
  

The Datalogic Falcon X60/X65: Built for the Toughest Industrial Workflows

The Datalogic Falcon™ X60/X65 is engineered specifically for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, transportation and logistics operations, and other industrial settings where standard mobile devices simply can’t keep up. The Falcon X60/X65 combines ultra-rugged durability, industry-leading scanning technology, and enterprise-class performance into Datalogic’s flagship mobile computer.

Built for Work That Can’t Slow Down

In demanding industrial environments, every scan, every transaction, and every minute of uptime directly impacts productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction. Choosing an ultra-rugged mobile computer isn’t simply about purchasing a tougher device—it’s about investing in technology that keeps operations moving when conditions are at their toughest. The Datalogic Falcon X60/X65 delivers the durability, performance, and enterprise-class data capture needed to support today’s fast-paced warehouse, manufacturing, transportation, and field operations.

Looking for a mobile computer that’s optimized for all-day warehouse productivity rather than maximum ruggedness? Read our companion article on the Datalogic Skorpio X40/X45to see how its ergonomic design, compact form factor, and balanced performance make it an excellent choice for everyday warehouse operations.

Organizations across warehousing, retail, healthcare, manufacturing, and logistics are turning to RFID data capture to improve inventory accuracy, asset visibility, and operational efficiency. While the benefits of real-time data are well established, achieving them isn’t always straightforward.

The biggest challenges organizations face typically fall into three areas:

Challenge 1: Managing diverse RFID applications across different asset types, environments, and workflows.

Goal: Support varied tagging requirements while avoiding deployment delays or added complexity for IT teams.

Challenge 2: Maintain fast, accurate data capture in high-volume operations where manual inventory processes create delays and errors.

Goal: Avoid manual inventory counts, missed reads, and data entry errors that consume labor, slow workflows, contribute to stockouts and fulfillment delays, and reduce customer satisfaction.

Challenge 3: Integrate RFID into existing business systems such as ERP and WMS without adding unnecessary complexity, cost, or disruption.

Goal: Optimize data accuracy, operational visibility, and return on RFID investments.

Addressing these challenges starts with selecting technology that’s designed to work across a wide range of RFID data capture applications—not just as a standalone reader, but as part of a complete RFID ecosystem. The more seamlessly hardware, tags, labels, printers, and business systems work together, the easier it becomes to deploy, scale, and maximize the value of RFID.

The TSC S10 UHF RFID Mobile Reader combines high-performance RFID capabilities with enterprise-grade durability and connectivity, helping organizations simplify deployments while improving inventory accuracy and operational visibility.

What Makes the TSC S10 RFID a Powerful Mobile RFID Solution

Levata is excited to introduce the new TSC S10 RFID, an all-in-one handheld RFID mobile computer.

Unlike traditional RFID handheld devices that require separate mobile computers and RAIN RFID handheld sleds connected through Bluetooth, the S10 RFID combines both functions into an all-in-one integrated device. The result is a simpler user experience, fewer points of failure, and a lower total cost of ownership.

Let’s review more of the S10 RFID’s capabilities:

Built for Real-World RFID Applications

The S10 RFID is designed for organizations that rely on accurate, real-time visibility. Common applications include:

• Warehouse inventory management and cycle counting
• Retail stock accuracy and item location tracking
• Asset management in construction and heavy equipment environments
• Healthcare equipment tracking and compliance audits
• Manufacturing work-in-progress (WIP) tracking
• Field service equipment identification and maintenance documentation

Whether you’re beginning your RFID journey or expanding an existing deployment, the right hardware foundation can make all the difference.

By combining enterprise mobility and RFID performance into a single rugged device, the TSC S10 RFID helps organizations eliminate complexity, accelerate adoption, and achieve faster returns on their RFID investment.

As a trusted RFID solutions provider, Barcodes, Inc. can help you evaluate, deploy, and support the right RFID technologies for your unique operational requirements. The result is greater visibility, improved accuracy, and a stronger foundation for long-term RFID success. Contact Barcodes, Inc. today.

Warehouse operations run on precision. Every scan, every pick, and every movement contributes to keeping orders flowing and inventory accurate. But when mobile computers lag, disconnect, or fail, the consequences extend far beyond a single worker. Productivity slows, fulfillment timelines slip, inventory errors increase, and employee frustration grows—creating a ripple effect that impacts the entire operation.

In today’s high-volume warehouses, mobile computing performance is directly tied to operational uptime. Even small interruptions repeated across dozens or hundreds of workers can quickly become a significant cost to the business. That’s why selecting the right rugged mobile computer isn’t simply an IT decision—it’s a strategic investment in productivity, accuracy, and warehouse performance.

The Cost of Mobile Device Downtime at a Glance

Nearly 30% of frontline workers experience dropped mobile sessions that interrupt workflows.

12–16 hours of productivity can be lost per employee, every month due to mobile device-related downtime.

Six-figure annual losses are possible for larger warehouse operations when device slowdowns and interruptions occur at scale.

Every delayed scan can contribute to slower order fulfillment, reduced inventory accuracy, and lower workforce productivity.

What Continuous Warehouse Uptime Really Requires

Continuous warehouse uptime depends on more than simply keeping devices powered on. Every workflow—from receiving and replenishment to picking, packing, inventory management, and shipping—relies on mobile computers that help employees work faster, make fewer errors, and avoid interruptions.

To support uninterrupted operations, warehouse teams need technology that delivers measurable outcomes:

• Reliable performance that minimizes downtime
  Operational Benefit: Keep orders moving by eliminating device interruptions and delayed data that can stall receiving, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping workflows.
  
• Fast, accurate barcode scanning
  Operational Benefit: Increase picking speed and order accuracy. Capture barcodes quickly—even damaged or poorly printed labels—to reduce rescans and improve throughput.
  
• Dependable data capture in demanding environments
  Operational Benefit: Improve inventory accuracy. Record inventory movements correctly the first time to reduce discrepancies, misplaced inventory, and costly manual corrections.
  
• Ergonomic, glove-friendly operation
  Operational Benefit: Maintain workforce productivity. Enable employees to work comfortably throughout long shifts, in freezers, manufacturing facilities, and other industrial environments with fewer interruptions.
  
• Benefit: High-performance inventory management tools
  Operational Benefit: Complete cycle counts faster. Spend less time counting inventory while improving stock accuracy and confidence in warehouse data.
  
  
• Physical keypad for rapid data entry
  Operational Benefit: Accelerate warehouse transactions. Quickly enter quantities, locations, lot numbers, overrides, and other operational data without slowing workflows.
  
  
• Rugged construction for industrial environments
  Operational Benefit: Reduce costly downtime. Keep devices in service longer by minimizing failures caused by drops, dust, moisture, and everyday warehouse abuse.

Unfortunately, many legacy mobile computers create unnecessary friction. Worn charging contacts, unreliable wireless connections, difficult touchscreen input, and missed barcode scans all interrupt workflows that should be seamless.

Built for the Pace of Modern Warehousing: Datalogic Skorpio X40/X45

The Datalogic Skorpio X40/X45 was designed specifically to eliminate common warehouse and manufacturing pain points.

Future-Ready Warehouse Mobility

Warehouse technology should enable productivity—not become another obstacle. Warehouse performance depends on thousands of interactions every day—every scan, every inventory update, every pick, and every shipment. When mobile technology slows those interactions, productivity suffers. But when the right tools are placed in the hands of frontline workers, technology becomes a competitive advantage that improves throughput, inventory accuracy, and operational resilience.

That’s exactly what the Datalogic Skorpio X40 and Datalogic Skorpio X45 are designed to deliver. As warehouses continue to face growing throughput demands, labor constraints, and rising customer expectations, investing in reliable, future-ready mobility is no longer just an IT upgrade—it’s a strategic decision that supports long-term operational performance. Contact Barcodes, Inc. today to learn how to maximize your warehouse uptime.