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Wednesday 31 October 2012

Barcode Printers, Scanners and Mobile Computers - The General Overview


Various companies like Intermec, Symbol and Honeywell are competing with each other to offer the best mobile computer, barcode printer and scanner. They all succeed with some of their versions.

Many wireless solution companies and barcode printing manufacturers offer the broadest range of products in the field of data collection and mobile computing.  Some other companies have core competencies in RFID, wired and wireless connectivity while some of them are preferred for their printer and media solutions. Most systems are built perfectly to withstand the real-world environment conditions which are extremely demanding. Also, they need to offer comprehensive security which assures the user of the privacy and integrity of the data being scanned and printed. The mobile computers, barcode scanners and printers are required to conform to industry standards and make use of the latest technologies for making their prospects to switch from existing systems to the new ones.

Companies like Motorola, Honeywell and Intermec are known to address the needs of users for every scanning environment. These companies offer handheld scanners to integrated scan engines with perfect scanning applications.

The rugged series scanners help in keeping the business running featuring state-of-the-art scan technology in linear imaging and area imaging with different dimensions and laser scanner configurations. The light industrial scanners are meant to be feature-rich and perfect for point-of-sale systems. They also include imaging options in different dimensions along with laser scanner configurations. The specialty barcode scanners on the other hand feature the unique lightweight flashlight cordless scanners which is contact with the wireless base station. Intermec software solutions can get Intermec barcode scanners connected and configured easily. These industrial products boast of Bluetooth® communication for secure connections without being wired.

General duty scanners are perfect for small to medium sized businesses and function with reliability and simplicity making it a cost-effective product for day-to-day operations. They are easy to use, especially to track inventory and assets at various places. 

Mobile computers can withstand the rigors of toughest applications easily. The mobile computers are greatly used because of the rugged design and boasts of reliable performance. They also include state-of-the-art technology for support of various in-field applications in different domains. Different Wi-fi features are embedded in each of the handheld, keypad, fixed mount and vehicle mount mobile computers. The developer libraries of each of the products make application development fast and easy. 

Handheld computers are easy-to-use, portable and rugged while also boasting of support for various apps. The Fixed and Vehicle Mount computers range are especially famous for their durability and long life. The extensive range of various barcode printers and media are preferred by various retail outlets and warehouses. These printers come in various types: fixed, mobile, or RFID.  The industrial printers on the other hand boast of great efficiency and lower costs. The desktop printers are meant to be clear choices for workers who are all day involved with light-duty labeling applications.

Mobile Printers are perfectly designed for working in punishing field conditions, and mostly can print throughout the day without the need to charge. RFID Printers print and encode smart labels for accurate data collection quickly and easily. They are efficient in attaching RFIDs to every label too.

Friday 26 October 2012

An Overview about the Best-in-class printers: Printronix and Datamax

Printronix and Datamax are known to create barcode printers of the best quality which boast of incredible performance.  
About Printronix

Printronix is one of the unique suppliers of line matrix and thermal bar code printers. The company also manufactures innovative radio frequency identification (RFID) devices and mobility solutions. Printronix is known for their series of barcode printers which can deliver quality and huge quantity printing of reports. The company has four manufacturing facilities along with four other locations used for sales and services on a global scale. Here is a list of products that have been manufactured by the company:

Line matrix printers: The series P7000 Cartridge Series has a long line of best-in-class printers along with the Tally Genicom lineup which consists of 6600, 6600Q, 6600Z line matrix printers

Thermal bar code printers: T5000r ENERGY STAR is one of the popular devices while the other thermal barcode printers include the T4M and the PrintCart Powered Printer Workstation

RFID printers: Printronix SL5000r ENERGY STAR is one of the well-known RFID printers manufactured by Printronix. It achieved huge success on its launch. PrintCart Powered Printer Workstation and Online Data Validation (ODV) are thermal barcode printers which can function as RFID printers too

Scanners and verifiers: The SV Series is a popular scanner from the Printronix family of products.

Software solutions: PrintNet Enterprise is printing software while the other software includes the TN5250 and TN3270 Emulation, and Microsoft BizTalk RFID along with the AutoID Data Manager.

Printronix is aware of the necessity of “going green” and hence offers key ecological benefits in its range of products especially the laser and serial dot matrix printers. Printronix’s environmental initiatives include the development of line matrix printers which meet the eco-friendly ENERGY STAR® standards. All TallyGenicom printers including the 6600 and P7000 cartridge series are manufactured as per its green initiative standards. The company offers benefits related to 40 percent operational energy savings compared to laser printers.

There are additional environmental advantages of each of the line matrix printers developed by Printronix:
Reduction of Waste
High recycled content paper
Easy recycling of paper which is printed
Reduction in ozone level
The laser toner cartridges are devoid of harmful particulates

About Datamax

Datamax-O'Neil is a barcode label printer manufacturer which deals with printers used especially for industrial uses. Datamax started in 1977 and is headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Datamax was acquired by the Dover Corporation seven years back. Dover Corp. includes many other technology companies within the Auto-ID industry. Datamax became Datamax-O'Neil in 2009 due to a merger with O’Neill.

Datamax printers include thermal printers and thermal transfer label printers which are manufactured for creating barcode labels and are used mostly in warehouses and logistics. Fed Ex or UPS are carriers which utilize such printers for barcode labelling.

Datamax printers are usually of similar type but are grouped according to where they can be used: whether they can be used at office or desktop or in environments such as healthcare, industrial or even an educational setup.

Printers are manufactured in various widths including 4 inches, 6 inches and 8 inches according to the standards. Wide range of labels can be produced from varied widths. Datamax thermal printers are versatile enough so that the label can be printed both sideways or upside down.