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Get the Inside Scoop- Airtrack S2 Scanner for Loyalty Apps
When it comes to getting a scanner for loyalty apps in a retail store. You need a scanner that is reliable enough to scan off of smartphones and have omnidirectional reading to scan in any directions. The Airtrack S2 QR code scanner can do it all, this affordable and ease of use solution can be the scanner that your retail store needs.
That is why Haagen Dazs, the well known ice cream brand, trusted in Airtrack for their national scanner rollout for their new loyalty app. Barcodes worked with Haagen Dazs and their POS provider figured out how to program the popular Airtrack S2 for their retail stores. The Airtrack S2 barcode scanner provides a fast, precise, and reliable scan from barcodes that are displayed on products or on smartphone screens.
The popularity of reading barcodes off smartphones and loyalty cards have increased over the years and have been spreading across all market segments of the data capturing industry. The Airtrack S2 barcode scanner can help your business futureproof your scanning technology and optimize scanning capabilities with QR and other barcodes. Contact Barcodes today to find out how you can advance you point of sale solution and take the advantage to lower cost of ownership and greater product reliability over time.


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Tech Tip Tuesday: Choosing the Right Supplies

Don’t let supplies get in the way of operational efficiency! Maximize your uptime with Honeywell genuine print media where you can be assured you’ll get high quality, durable media with more efficiency and reduced cost. Applying the right supplies can extend the life of your printer which can reduce cost in the long run.
Honeywell supplies a wide variety of label media to support different application needs and custom solutions that are tailored to what you need in-house. Their selection of genuine labels, tags, receipts, and ribbons supports a wide range of barcode printing applications from mild to harsh environments.
Barcode Labels: a wide variety of labels with their Duratherm and Duratran labels. This series of labels are easy to use and demand less user intervention. There is a label for every application whether it be healthcare, shipping, inventory tracking, general purpose, or etc.
Barcode Tags: durable, high-performance tags to support the most challenging tracking applications. Delivers excellent print quality on either direct thermal or thermal transfer printers.
Wristbands: wristbands help provide the positive patient identification that hospitals require in order to reduce errors. Has superb resistance to soaps, hand sanitizers, moisture, and other common exposures to ensure there is an accurate scan.
Ribbons: help produce sharp text and barcodes on a broad range of materials, both paper and films, all the while keeping excellent durability. Their ribbons are engineered to provide optimum performance.
Long Term Benefits:
- More printer uptime with a lower total cost of ownership
- Increased ROI based on extended printer life
Contact our product specialists to find out how to extend the life of your printer. If you have special requirements, or lack of access to on-demand printing capabilities in-house, our team can help. For a limited time right now, you can get 15% off supplies with code SUPPLIES19 through 07/19*.
*15% OFF all printing supplies is available online only at Barcodesinc.com through July 19, 2019 at 11:59 pm CST. Offer cannot be combined with other promotions or discounts. Offer valid on web pricing only. This offer does not apply to existing quotes. One time use. Online use only.
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6 Tips for Selecting the Right Mobile Device

Zebra ZT410 Industrial Label Printer
Improve efficiency and productivity in your operations with Zebra’s ZT410 Industrial Barcode Printer. Easy integration, more visibility, uptime, and reliability in your daily operations.
The Zebra ZT410 Industrial Barcode Printer is engineered to meet your current and future business needs. It features USB, Serial, Ethernet, Bluetooth connectivity with expanded RFID capabilities. It can print up to 4 inches in width and print speed up to 14 inches per second. Metal frame and bi-fold metal media cover with viewing window engineered for industry use.
Pair up with Zebra Certified Supplies for maximum up time to improve efficiency and productivity in your workforce.
Enhanced Efficiency With Zebra Certified Supplies
Your supply chain tracking system is only as good as the labels you’re printing on. Zebra certified supplies assure that you can stay up and running for a long time. From label, tag, wristband, receipt roll and ribbon Zebra Certified Supplies provide the most consistently outstanding quality, performance. So your printing operations will go on without any interruptions. Contact Barcodes to see how you can maximum your operations uptime with Zebra certified supplies.
Migrate From Windows Embedded to Android

Any business that is currently using devices with Windows CE or Windows Embedded Handheld operating system should plan to migrate from Windows to Android. Microsoft already began phasing out their support of their Windows Embedded Operating Systems that you find on many mobile devices. Preparing your upgrade strategy is key and will prevent a lot of headaches later and won’t slow down your business. Here are the key dates:
- June 10, 2018 – Windows Embedded CE 6.0 will be End of Life
- June 9, 2019 -Â Windows Embedded 8.1 Handheld will be End of Life
- January 14, 2020 – Windows Embedded Handheld 6.5 will be End of Life
Arguably, the most flexible and capable operating system solution for the future devices would be Android. Switching to Android allows more control in your mobile devices and can future-proof your investment.
Experience the best in Android with Honeywell. No matter what industry you are Honeywell has a device that’s the right fit for the application and can make the transition easier with its Mobility Edge Platform. The Mobility Edge Platform releases the constraints around integration and inflexible technologies. It can help accelerate deployments, optimize performance, and extend life cycle on all supported device.
What are the benefits to migrate to Android with Honeywell?
Buying and deploying mobile devices is a huge endeavor for a lot of large companies. IT departments have to test and certify the handheld computers to make sure it can run all their business critical software. This process can take months and Honeywell’s Mobility Edge platform and its supported devices can help bring it up to speed and ensure that it stays supported within the next four versions of Android. So you can be sure that the mobile computers will pay off in the future.
Mobile Computers Built on the Android and Mobility Edge Platform
Dolphin CT40 Mobile Computer
Designed for retail store associates and other highly mobile workers
- Advanced scanning of both 1D/2D barcodes
- Android 7.1 Nougat OS (upgradable to Android Q)
- Bright 5-inch Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen
- IP64 Rugged Construction withstand 4 foot drop to concrete
- Seamless integration with both Honeywell and 3rd party applications
- Wireless connectivity: LTE, WWAN Radio, Wi-fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 12+ hours of operations with smart battery
Dolphin CT60 Mobile Computer
Rugged, built to deploy easily in the field and ideal for logistics industry
- Cutting edge 2D imager to capture 1D/2D barcodes
- Android 7.1 Nougat OS (upgradable to Android Q)
- Bright 4.7- inch Corning Gorilla Glass touchscreen
- IP65 & IP67 ratings to withstand multiple 5 foot drops to concrete
- On screen customizable keypad
- Wireless connectivity: LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
- 12+ hours of operations with smart battery
Dolphin CN80 Mobile Computer
Improve speed and accuracy in the warehouse
- Enhanced 1D/2D scanning & data capture
- Android 7.1 Nougat OS (upgradable to Android Q)
- Rugged, Ergonomic design, built to last
- IP67 and IP65 standards to withstand 8 foot drop to concrete
- Large 4.2″ touchscreen with a 40- key QWERTY keypad
- Wireless Connectivity: LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Changing and migrating to a new platform can be a daunting task but with careful planning now, it will provide noticeable returns later. Contact our mobility specialists and we can help you find the right solution to meet your needs, budget, and future requirements.

Meet the Zebra MC3330R UHF RFID Reader
Make real-time inventory visibility a reality with Zebra’s MC3330R UHF RFID Reader! With RFID reading you can bring efficiency up to 25% faster and 40% more accuracy. Capable of reading UHF RFID tags and both 1D and 2D barcodes, you can now simplified all your tasks on one device. The MC3330R RFID mobile computer is ideal for warehouse, distribution, and logistic environments for applications like asset and inventory tracking, picking and shipping orders, and managing workflow. Maximize your investment with Mobility DNA, built on the Android platform you can use all the enterprise applications to connect every element of your mobile platform. Contact Barcodes if you have any questions or interested to see how the Zebra MC3330R UHF RFID reader can improve your daily operations.
Zebra XPAD L10- The Reliable Rugged Tablet
Best recognized for its ergonomic hard handle, Zebra Technologies XPAD L10 has much more to offer. The rugged tablet, formerly manufactured by Xplore Technologies, is field proven among those in field service and industrial sectors who spend all day walking and working. Designed for custom configuration, the XPAD L10 gives users the exact technology they need to complete tasks faster than ever, even with tough conditions typically found in construction, manufacturing, transportation and field service environments.
Part of the popular L10 Series of tablets, the XPAD L10 has a 10.1 inch display made of Corning Gorilla Glass 3 with a Capacitive 10-point touchscreen. Designed with auto-sensing standard to sense glove and wet touch. A combination of 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Near Field Communication (NFC) and 4G LTE wireless technology keeps signals strong in both dense and remote locations worldwide. The standard battery snap into the body of the XPAD tablet for a quicker and easier swap of a fresh battery. The 36 watt-hour battery can last up to 10 hours.
XPAD L10 Rugged Tablet Features:
- Lightweight Strength: IP65 Waterproof and dustproof, C1D2 certified for safe use in Hazardous locations.
- MIL-STD-810G rated for 6 foot drops.
- Integrated fingerprint reader.
- Integrated Barcode Reader.
- Multiple I/O options for easy connection: HDMI-In, True Serial, USB 3.0, USB-C, and RJ45.
- Shared Accessory Ecosystem with all Zebra L10 tablet models.
- 13 Megapixel Rear Camera.
- 2 Megapixel Front Camera.
- High-speed 8th generation Intel Core or Intel Pentium processor.
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Wasp Barcode Label Printer Instant Rebate – Limited Time Offer! See Details Below!


- Available in Direct Thermal Printing.
- 203 Print resolution.
- Integrated label peeler included.
- Prints up to 3 inches per second when using the peeler, or up to 5 inches per second when not using the peeler.
- All in one firmware supports most popular barcode printing formats.
- Recommended Applications: Small Business, Shipping, Receiving.

- Direct Thermal Printing Technology.
- Print wristbands up to 2.05 inches wide.
- Print Speeds up to 2.05 inches wide.
- 203 dpi print resolution.
- Internal Ethernet and USB connectivity.
- Front LCD display.
- 8 MB SDRAM, 4 MB Flash.
- Recommended Applications: Patient Identification, Hospitality, and Event Ticketing.
*Promotion valid while supplies last. Unlimited units per order and customer. The promotion does not apply to backorders. Cannot be combined with any other promotion or price exceptions. Promotion can be combined with GovEd discounts. We reserve the right to suspend or modify this promotion at any time for any reason without previous notice.



