Thermal Bar Code

Thermal Bar Code

Top Five Bar Code Printers

Understanding your customer and getting the product to its destination on time has never been more important. Those odd bars on package labels called, strangely enough, bar codes are increasingly the answer to information and shipping needs. Deciding on which barcode printers to use in generating those barcodes is not quite as easy an answer. Depending upon what you are trying to accomplish, with your barcode labels, there are different types of barcode printers that may be used.

What is the need?

There are so many different ways to use barcode printers today. Depending upon your need different printers will be the best barcode printer for you. If a temporary label is needed it can be generated more quickly and with a bit less clarity. Zebra barcode printers like the Z4M Plus serve this application well. Speeds with this unit can reach 10” per second. Repetitive label making needs to be quick and this unit can meet the task.

Lasts longer

If the barcode needs to be a bit more resistant to weather, or just last a bit longer without degrading the print job, it will likely cost a bit more for the right thermal barcode printer. Producing a wax or resin coating by applying heat, the Primera LX 810 does a spectacular job and produces labels with 480dpi. As with any printer you need to think about the environment that the printer will be working in. Wear will be a factor so keeping this in mind when using thermal coated labels.

On the shop floor

The whole concept of barcode printers is to keep the product moving. Loosing information that needs to be attached to that product is not an option. Having a barcode printer that can be on the shop floor or on a moving forklift fills this need. The Zebra QL320 does a great job in this instance. Optional LCD and smart battery use make this unit a good choice for keeping product moving. If there is more of a need for a central label hub, wireless barcode printers may be an option. These printers vary by distance served but the Zebra S4M is a good option. Perhaps a serial barcode printer is a choice if just getting going with barcodes. Try the 203 DPI at 8” per/sec. Datamax 4208. This unit will show you the advantages of barcoding and move you to the next level.

About the Author

This Article is written by James Kara Murat from PrintCountry.com, the contributor of PrintCountry Printer Reviews. A longer version of this article is located at Top Five Bar Code Printers, and related resources can be found at Dell 942 Printer Ink Cartridges.

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Zebra Full Size Thermal Bar Code Printer $11.1 Full size printer is in a class of its own. Zebra Stripe® S4M Thermal On-Demand Bar Code Printer is ideal for moderate printing needs in professional offices and light industrial applications such as shipping & receiving, healthcare, medical laboratories and product labeling Prints both thermal transfer and direct thermal labels Lightweight printer is easily moved from workstation to workstation Accommodates full size 8" OD media roll minimizing media maintenance and label contamination by airborne dust or moisture Label & Ribbon kits sold separately Interface cable required to operate printer (sold separately)

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Bar Code $10 Bar Code

LABELVIEW Bar Code Labeling Software $297.2 Powerful label design and integration software . Whether you need to print bar codes, text or graphic images from databases, LABELVIEW has the features to help you design and print labels with ease Supports over 30 bar code symbologies, TrueType fonts and over 1,000 thermal and laser printers, providing the flexibility to handle all of your labeling applications now and in the future Advanced design, integration and automation features: CommWatch - Allows data to be printed from a serial device such as a scale or bar code scanner Variable Field Capability - Allows for date and time stamps, linked expressions for calculating data within your label, and more Labelview Symbol - Industry specific symbols that are high quality at any size Command Files - Use simple instruction files or database files to print labels automatically OLE Automation (ActiveX Version 2) - Allows for third-party integration for labeling automation Job Modifier - Directly modify printer code and save to a file Key Features: Simple, yet powerful interface walks you through object creation Advanced integration features for tying into your existing business systems Graphic support for over 45 formats including BMP, EPS, GIF, IMG, JPEG, MAC, PCX, TIFF, WPG, and more Available in network & print-only versions For windows 98SE, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP or Windows Server 2003 Printer support for 1000+ thermal and thermal transfer printers, plus any Wndows printer Advanced RFID tag support Free tech support! UCC Certified (GS1) for EAN-UCC System Users Supports the following bar code symbologies: Linear Support: Codabar, Code 39 (3 of 9), Code 93, Code 128, EAN-8 and -13, EAN-128, UCC/EAN-8, -13 and -14, HIBC, Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF 14, Plessey, Postnet, UCC-12, UCC/EAN-128, UCC/EAN-128 Coupon Extended Codes, UPC-A, UPC-E, and others 2D/Multi-Dimensional Support: Aztec, Aztec Mesa, Code 16, Code 49, Data Matrix, MaxiCode, MicroPDF 417, PDF 417, QR Code, RSS-14, UCC-EAN Composites Database Support (OLE DB/ODBC/ASCII) Access all popular database types including ASCII (comma, tab and quote delimited), DB2, dBase, FoxPro, Informix, Lotus Smart Suite, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Paradox, SQL, and others

Red Bar Code $10 Red Bar Code

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W00413281 - Cl412E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 305 $2152.51 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl412e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speed. [1199275] UNSPC: 43212108 42 LB

W00609281 - Cl608E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 8 Ips - 203 $2870.01 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl608e Printer Had no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speeds. [1199218] UNSPC: 43212108 57 LB

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W00409141 - Cl408E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 203 $1985.09 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl408e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speeds. [1199244] UNSPC: 43212108 24L x 15W x 16.5H 40 LB

W00409181 - Cl408E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 203 $2072.78 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl408e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speeds. [1199246] UNSPC: 43212108 40 LB

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W00409581 - Cl408E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 203 $2145.26 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl408e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speeds. [1199261] UNSPC: 43212108 25L x 15.9W x 17H 41 LB

W00413141 - Cl412E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 305 $2347.47 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl412e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speed. [1199268] UNSPC: 43212108 24.5L x 15.5W x 17H 42 LB

W00413511 - Cl412E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 305 $2167 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl412e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speed. [1199281] UNSPC: 43212108 43 LB

W00413531 - Cl412E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 305 $2167 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl412e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speed. [1199282] UNSPC: 43212108 43 LB

W00413541 - Cl412E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 305 $2419.94 the Cl412e Printers Offer High Speed Data Transmission, Unparalleled Processing Speed And Large Amounts Of On-board Memory To Quickly And Easily Manage Any Label Printing Requirement. The Cl412 Printers Set New Benchmarks In Label Throughput. [1199283] UNSPC: 43212108 24.5L x 16.9W x 15H 43 LB

W00409281 - Cl408E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 203 $1710.41 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl408e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speeds. [1199251] UNSPC: 43212108 40 LB

W00409341 - Cl408E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 203 $1695.19 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl408e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speeds. [1199254] UNSPC: 43212108 23L x 15W x 16H 40 LB

W00413231 - Cl412E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 305 $1732.15 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl412e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speed. [1199272] UNSPC: 43212108 42 LB

W00413381 - Cl412E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 6 Ips - 305 $1949.58 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl412e Printer Has no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speed. [1199280] UNSPC: 43212108 42 LB

W00609141 - Cl608E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 8 Ips - 203 $3434.59 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl608e Printer Had no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speeds. [1199211] UNSPC: 43212108 22.5L x 19W x 16H 57 LB

W00609231 - Cl608E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 8 Ips - 203 $2529.38 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl608e Printer Had no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speeds. [1199215] UNSPC: 43212108 57 LB

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W00613231 - Cl612E Bar Code Label Printer - Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer - 8 Ips - 305 $2891.75 for Advanced Technology And High-speed Performance, The Cl612e Printer Had no Match in The Industry. Built in The Tradition of Sato's Rugged Dependability, Delivering High-quality Images at High Speeds. [1199229] UNSPC: 43212108 56 LB

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Lexmark 40X5955 Bar Code Card $73.63 Lexmark 40X5955 Bar Code Card

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