Zebra Premium Barcode Label Printer Supplies
Zebra is not only a leading label printer manufacturer but also one of the largest thermal label supply converters in North America. Just as they do with printers, Zebra maintains a high standard for all the barcode printer supplies they produce from paper and plastic labels to thermal ribbons and wristbands. Using Zebra branded supplies with your Zebra printer will ensure you get the best results no matter the application.
How 2D Barcode Scanning Can Benefit your Business
Scanning Basics: From Laser to Imager
Whether you’re aware of it or not, barcodes are one of the most influential technologies of the 20th century. The simple black and white bars you find on every product have helped usher in a level of efficiency that has allowed for large scale tracking around the globe. Many businesses would not be possible to run without the humble barcode. Keeping track of anything accurately is almost unimaginable without barcodes.
Historically, laser-based scanners were used to read barcodes. These laser scanners are still found in many applications today. While there have been advances in the speed and accuracy of laser scanners, the technology is still essentially the same it was when it was first developed in the ‘70s.
Today however, there are two technologies used in readers for barcode scanning: lasers and imagers. Imagers offer several improvements over the traditional laser while also providing important new capabilities, such as being able to read 2D barcodes. Imagers may have been used only in special cases in the past, but today, the advantages they provide over lasers can help improve almost any scanning application.
Motorola Vehicle Terminals – Infographic
Meeting the physical demands of a warehouse environment, especially in the case of forklift use, can be a daunting task for most mobile computers and tablets. Many mobile devices may have a rugged outer case but dealing with vibration and misuse on a vehicle/forklift requires even more specific design changes few devices have.
Motorola offers a range of terminals designed for vehicle use and can handle every application from the warehouse to cold storage and even the outdoors. This infographic is a quick overview of the key Motorola vehicle terminals and their main features to get you started finding the right unit for your needs.
Datamax-O’Neil Printer Comparison
As one of the leading manufacturers of label printers, Datamax-O’Neil has a wide range of industrial, desktop, and mobile printers to meet the needs of any application.
Choosing the best printer for your specific business needs can be a challenge with just a list of model names and images. The charts below are a simple feature and specifications breakdown of the full Datamax-O’Neil printer line.
For additional assistance choosing the right printer, contact one of our printer specialists at Barcodes Inc.
Tech Tips: Sensor Error Fix for Sato CLe Series Printers
Sensor Error – Common Causes/Solutions for the Sato CL408e and CL412e
Cause: Incorrect sensor type selected on the printer and/or in the software/driver settings.
Solution: Select the appropriate sensor type using DSW2-2 on the printer.
Cause: Dirty or obstructed sensor and/or media loaded improperly.
Solution: Make sure sensor is free from obstructions and blow out with compressed air, then refer to Label Routing diagrams on the printer to properly load media.
For assistance with any Sato product, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
Barcode Systems for Tool Tracking
Don’t be a Fool, Track your Tools…with Barcodes
By Andrew Springer
One of the main challenges many construction companies face today is tracking, managing and maintaining all of their valuable tools, supplies, and equipment. In an industry that relies so heavily on its equipment and materials, it is essential that companies use the best possible methods for tracking and managing their valuable resources. No longer can these companies afford to ignore the immediate and future benefits of investing in barcode-based inventory systems and asset tracking systems.
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Direct Thermal vs. Thermal Transfer
For those new to label printing, getting a handle on printing basics can be confusing especially with the new set of vocabulary you have to get familiar with. Â One of the biggest concerns when choosing the right kind of media and printer for your application is deciding between what type of printing, Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer, you’ll need.
Direct Thermal Media
Direct Thermal media uses a transparent heat-sensitive coating applied to its surface to image text and bar codes. When the heat from the printhead contacts the coating, it initiates a chemical reaction that turns the coating black. This method is ideal for temporary label uses like shipping labels, food packaging, or any other short term application. If your needs are are short term, Direct Thermal is the easiest and most cost effective solution.
Tips for Storing Thermal Receipt Paper
The switch over to thermal receipt paper has become commonplace across most  retailers due to the cost savings and faster printing it offers. While these thermal paper receipts get us out of the store faster, there is a downside. Thermal paper receipts can fade, are sensitive to heat,  and require proper storage to ensure you get the most of them.
To better understand the best way to handle thermal receipt paper it helps to know how exactly it works. Thermal paper has a special heat sensitive coating which purchase information is heat transferred onto as the paper runs through the receipt printer. The coatings can be affected by a variety of things; heat and exposure to direct sunlight being the primary problems.
Barcode Scanner Cases for the iPhone, iPod, iPad, and iPad Mini
With the wide acceptance of smartphones and tablets, more and more businesses are looking to leverage iPhones, iPads, and iPods for a variety of data collection and tracking needs. One of the main challenges encountered when using an iOS device is being able to scan barcodes and read the magnetic stripe on credit/debit cards. While there are scanner apps to use a camera as a barcode reader, businesses that will have a consistent scan volume or need for accuracy will find this to be slow and cumbersome. This is where a dedicated scanner sled is the perfect solution.
The range of sleds currently available can provide 1D or 2D scanning and some models add MSR and RFID reading. The chart below is a simple breakdown of the various sleds, their capabilities, and which iOS devices they are compatible with. No matter what your needs are, there is a scanner sled that can meet them.
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iPhone 4/4s |
iPhone 5 |
iPad | iPad Mini | iPod Touch | |
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| Honeywell Captuvo SL22 2D Scanner and MSR options |
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| Honeywell Captuvo SL42 2D Scanner and MSR options |
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| Honeywell Captuvo SL62 2D Scanner and MSR options |
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| Socket CHS 8 1D Scanner only |
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| KoamTac KDC 410 1D Scanner Only |
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| KoamTac KDC 415 1D Scanner and MSR |
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| KoamTac KDC 420 2D Scanner Only |
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| KoamTac KDC 425 2D Scanner and MSR |
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| KoamTac KDC 430 MSR Only |
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| KoamTac KDC 450 2D Scanner and HF RFID |
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| Infinite Peripherals Linea Pro 4 1D/2D Scanner and MSR options |
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| Infinite Peripherals Linea Pro 5 1D/2D Scanner and MSR options |
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| Infinite Peripherals Infinea Tab M 2D Scanner and MSR options |
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| Griffin Olli 2D Scanner and MSR |
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For additional assistance finding the right sled for your business, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
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
