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Seagull Scientific’s BarTender software is the industry leading label deign application due to how easy it is to use and it’s ever evolving feature set. As customer requirements change, BarTender is constantly improving to fulfill these needs.

The most recent update to BarTender 2016 includes these new additions and improvements:

• New database support for Firebird, MySQL and PostgreSQL
• Ability to add metadata to BarTender documents, viewable in both BarTender and Windows Explorer
• New “duplicate” options allow easy copy/pasting of selected objects
• New scaling options allow easy bulk modification of selected objects
• Better print performance when using Rich Text objects — up to 20x faster rendering
• Support for selecting the encoding for IDoc files
• User interface language can now be set per user
• More options added for label and image export, such as quick export and the ability to set default export options
• New Integration Builder advancements, including new actions, new cloud storage support for Amazon S3 and Microsoft OneDrive, as well as the ability to add attachments using the Send Email action
• Medical device compliance tools: HIBC 2D barcode and UDI sample label

You can download R3 immediately from www.DownloadBarTender.com

Accurate barcode verification is key to avoiding issues with large customers like Walmart and the DoD as well as the costly fines involved with non-compliance. In addition to having the right verifier, regular calibration of your verifier is essential to consistent performance.

All of the verifiers from Webscan are easily maintained with their various calibration cards but for many people the cards are somewhat of a mystery. In the following some of the key questions that come up with verifier calibration are covered to get you started on your way.

Why do I need to calibrate?

Calibration is the process of the adjusting Reflectance levels. Checking these levels routinely will ensure that you’re getting the most accurate results.

Do I need to calibrate more than once?

Every company has their own policy on how often you should calibrate, at Webscan we recommend you do it every 30 days.

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When you need a scanner that can handle the rigors of a warehouse, manufacturing floor, or even outdoors, the standard handheld unit will never last very long. Datalogic’s PowerScan line of industrial scanners have been designed to take on ever drop, tumble, and environmental exposure. Whatever you put them through, the PowerScan series will keep on scanning..

Always leading the way in label printer innovations, Zebra has made desktop printing even easier with their time-saving ribbon cartridge based ZD420 line of printers.

The ZD420 thermal printers are loaded with features for easy use. They are the only thermal printers to offer a ribbon cartridge for fool-proof and split-second installation. The ZD420 also lets you know when the ribbon needs replacing. And, five intuitive status icons make it easy for your workers to see, at a glance, what is needed to keep your printer up, running and available.

Features & Benefits:

• One-of-a-kind ribbon cartridge - The only printer in its class to offer a ribbon cartridge for fast and easy loading with the smarts to let you know when the ribbon is running low.

• Updated user interface - Makes it easier to use and troubleshoot.

• More media flexibility - Standard movable media sensor accommodates off-center black marks, die-cut notches and more.

• Best-in-class print quality - The 300 dpi option is ideal for small labels such as jewelry in retail, specimen collection containers in healthcare and more.

• Easy to deploy-  With more connectivity options — just about every modern connectivity option you can imagine for easy installation, including 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1.

• Easy to manage - Integrate, manage and maintain your printers from any location with Link-OS, only from Zebra.

NiceLabel has released a groundbreaking new software platform “NiceLabel 2017” and introduced a completely new product line that extends from label designers to enterprise label management solutions. The new software has capabilities that allow businesses to achieve maximum print productivity.

It’s with 25 years of industry experience and several years of development that NiceLabel introduces its next generation future-proof technology platform that is better by design and provides unique business benefits that embody the principle Do more. Faster. With less.

NiceLabel now offers 3 core product line to allow scalability for any business

• NiceLabel Design and Print
• NiceLabel Design and Controlled Print
• NiceLabel LMS: Managed Design and Controlled Print

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The industry leading label design software, BarTender, is available in several version to meet the needs of your business. From a single desktop license to powering your whole enterprise, there’s a BarTender version to fit the bill.

Executive Summary

A global automotive parts manufacturer whom specializes in parts and accessories for the productions of cars. With a keen focus on just-in-time inventory, they focus on building customer relationships by setting the right expectations and aiming to over-deliver. Delivering a great customer experience hinges on the companies flawlessly tracking of products from production, finished good delivery and ensuring that their customers inventory levels are optimized. By utilizing Honeywell printers, scanners and mobile computing products, our customer has been able to increase their service level commitments and gain trust from automotive manufacturers around the globe.

The Business Challenge

The Company was expanding and needed a data capture solution that enabled its workforce to optimize their productivity, mobility and product traceability. With operations heavily dependent on product traceability and product movement, they needed hardware that would offer a wide variety of traceability features. With many customers relying on quick turnaround, just-in-time shipping, and accuracy, the Company needed to find a way to operate lean and agile.

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Joya Touch is a multi-purpose retail mobile device that is ideal for various applications such as Self-Shopping, Price Checking, Markdowns, Shelf Replenishment, Inventory, Access Control and more.

The Joya Touch device comes in two form factors: a handheld version resembling a smartphone and a pistol-grip version with a comfortable trigger. Retailers can change from one form to the other with ease, adapting to applications and user preferences. Joya Touch is charged using the industry’s first wireless charging technology (Qi compliant) that eliminates the need for maintenance and cleaning of contacts on the device and cradles. This radically reduces support costs and increases the devices’ life span.

The Joya Touch device requires only 2.5 hours to fully recharge the battery and the ‘Boost Recharge’ feature ensures the battery is charged for 80 minutes of use after only 15 minutes of charging!

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Bixolon has recently launched their new SPP-R310 super compact, ergonomic three-inch receipt, ticket and label printer with Bluetooth, WiFi, USB and Serial connectivity options.

Supporting Easy Bluetooth Pairing via embedded NFC tag enabling auto pairing with Android, iOS & Windows devices, alongside additional Apple MFi iAP2 certification. Featuring an Auto-Switch function which provides simple automatic switching between iOS mode and standard Bluetooth modes.

Ideal for all retailers from micro merchants to global brands, field service, logistics and more, the SPP-R310 is designed for multi-purpose 80mm receipt, ticket, label and linerless label printing. Producing 203dpi high resolution fonts, graphics, and logos on a 72mm wide media at speeds up to 100mm/sec receipting (80mm/sec linerless).

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Historically, color label printing has been either too cost prohibitive to do oneself or the quality was lacking to make it worth doing. With the Epson ColorWorks TM-C3500 both of these challenges are resolved.

With the ColorWorks C3500, you can easily customise and print your own colour labels. Whether it’s printing packaging labels with colourful logos and pictures or tickets and ID cards with important barcodes and product information, this printer ensures you can print it all from one machine. It also helps you conform with GHS international chemical labelling guidelines, as labels can be printed on-demand without using pre-printed templates.