{"id":10473,"date":"2014-09-11T09:07:21","date_gmt":"2014-09-11T15:07:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/?p=10473"},"modified":"2019-09-10T12:56:56","modified_gmt":"2019-09-10T18:56:56","slug":"zebra-expands-healthcare-solutions-with-the-gk420-healthcare-desktop-printers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/zebra-expands-healthcare-solutions-with-the-gk420-healthcare-desktop-printers\/","title":{"rendered":"Zebra Introduces GK420 Healthcare Desktop Label Printer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/zebra\/gk420d-healthcare.htm\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-10474\" style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px;\" src=\"http:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/144177.jpg\" alt=\"144177\" width=\"256\" height=\"235\" align=\"right\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/144177.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/144177-300x275.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/a>The new Zebra <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/zebra\/gk420t-healthcare.htm\">GK420t<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/zebra\/gk420d-healthcare.htm\">GK420d<\/a> Healthcare printers help clinicians safeguard patient health and ensure compliance with industry standards<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/zebra\/\">Zebra<\/a> has\u00c2\u00a0announced updates to its comprehensive healthcare portfolio with the launch of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/zebra\/gk420-healthcare.htm\">GK420 Healthcare desktop printer<\/a>. An addition to a full lineup of healthcare printers that are disinfectant-ready, the GK420 Healthcare printer joins the recently launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/zebra\/qln320-hc.htm\">QLn Healthcare Solutions Series<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/zebra\/hc100.htm\">HC100 wristband printer<\/a> as part of an ongoing commitment to improve patient safety in healthcare operations.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->&#8220;With the addition of the GK420\u00c2\u00a0Healthcare\u00c2\u00a0printer to our already robust portfolio of healthcare solutions, Zebra is well positioned to provide a higher level of patient safety and improved staff productivity,&#8221; said\u00c2\u00a0Andy Tippet, healthcare vertical manager of the Americas, for Zebra Technologies. &#8220;Whether it&#8217;s positively identifying patients, specimens, or medications, Zebra&#8217;s solutions are specifically designed to optimize workflows and improve identification accuracy within healthcare environments.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The GK420 Healthcare printer expands the capabilities of Zebra&#8217;s existing Mobile Specimen Solution Set, which was developed with insight from healthcare leaders to alleviate operational pain points in healthcare facilities. Designed for use in sterile environments, the GK420\u00c2\u00a0Healthcare printer can withstand regular cleanings with disinfecting solutions and allows healthcare professionals to label medications and specimens before and during surgery in the operating room, making the process safer and more efficient. Other applications include:<\/p>\n<ul type=\"disc\">\n<li>Medication identification in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/industry-solutions\/healthcare\/pharmacy.htm\">pharmacy<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Sample processing in the lab<\/li>\n<li>Tissue identification in the surgery center<\/li>\n<li>Blood\u00c2\u00a0bank\u00c2\u00a0labeling<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/industry-solutions\/healthcare\/patient.htm\">Medical records labeling<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Compliance labeling<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/solutions\/market-applications\/asset.htm\">Asset identification and tracking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The ENERGY STAR certified printer was also designed with a medical-grade power supply certified to IEC 60601-1 standards, protecting patients and staff by reducing the risk of electrical shock and improving printer performance. The printer&#8217;s small footprint and compact design also allows for fixed location or cart based applications supporting healthcare providers&#8217; needs to be more flexible.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Whether it&#8217;s the lab, pharmacy, surgery center or patient beside, Zebra&#8217;s healthcare solutions and expertise make Zebra a reliable and innovative partner for the industry,&#8221; added Tippet.<\/p>\n<p>For assistance finding the right Zebra printer for your healthcare application, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.barcodesinc.com\/support\/contactinfo.htm?nav=ftr\">contact us<\/a> at Barcodes Inc.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new Zebra GK420t and GK420d Healthcare printers help clinicians safeguard patient health and ensure compliance with industry standards Zebra has\u00c2\u00a0announced updates to its comprehensive healthcare portfolio with the launch of the GK420 Healthcare desktop printer. 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