Wireless Printing in Retail Applications

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: April 4, 2013

In a recent blog post inspired by Zebra Technologies’ white paper, Wireless Printing Delivers Efficiency and Cost Savings in Retail, I recalled the bad-old days when the mobility of every electrical appliance was limited by the length of its heavy power cord. As for wireless communications, those were all one-way exchanges consisting of transmissions rated…

When it’s Time to Trade Up? Choosing the Best Device for Your Application.

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: March 15, 2013

There are many reasons why you might feel like you’re outgrowing your bar code scanning device, and have just as many reasons why you can squeeze a little more life out of what you have. We’ve all been there. The first step is admitting you have a problem; or two … or three. Here are…

A Primer on Printers Episode IV – A New Hope for Mobile Printing

Posted by Jason Culliton | Date: March 13, 2013

Sadly, this will be the last episode of my printer series. The Laser Printer will not Strike Back. There will be no Return of the Inkjet. It would be a tidy wrap up, but I don’t know much about laser or inkjet printers, so my saga ends here. I’ll leave those chapters for another guy. …

A Primer on Printers, Episode III, Appearance of the Barcode Label

Posted by Jason Culliton | Date: January 4, 2013

So we meet again. In Episode II of Printer Wars, I wrote about the options that you have available for interacting with your barcode label printer. Believe it or not, there are even more options available – but these options deal with the appearance of the printed labels themselves. Of course, you can print a…

A Primer on Printers, Episode II. Attack of the Barcode Label Printer

Posted by Jason Culliton | Date: January 2, 2013

Dealing with the setup of a new barcode label printer can definitely make you feel like you’re under attack – but only if you haven’t done your research ahead of time. Before you make your purchase, take a few moments to consider the many options so that your new printer doesn’t get the best of…

How Printing Challenges Shaped the Modern Barcode

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: December 31, 2012

As we celebrate the completion of another calendar year, we’re surrounded by lists of 2012 highlights. One such event that was of particular interest to those of us who work in the industrial computing field and that also captured headlines in mainstream publications worldwide was the December 9 passing of Norman J. Woodland, co-inventor of…

Printer Wars: Episode I – Receipt Printer Options Can Be a Menace

Posted by Jason Culliton | Date: December 26, 2012

If you’ve seen Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, you may remember hearing Qui-Gon Jinn say, “There’s always a bigger fish.” Well, when you’re in the market for a new receipt printer, chances are that you want to know what the “biggest fish” actually is before you complete your purchase. Below are some of the most…

Zebra Announces the Newly Enhanced HC100 Wristband Printer

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: October 31, 2012

Zebra Technologies’ Legacy HC100 wristband printer set the standard for ease of use, while producing readable, long-lasting barcodes and text at print speeds of up to 2 inches (51 mm) per second. The newly enhanced HC100 printer doubles that maximum output to up to 4 inches (102 mm) per second, while retaining the accuracy, ease…

Drop-Resistant Mobile Printer Offers Peace of Mind

Posted by RAD DeRose | Date: August 10, 2011

L-Tron Corporation, joined with premier partner Zebra Technologies, presents the newest addition to Zebra’s QL™ family of mobile printers. The QLn320 is a direct thermal mobile printer with 3-inch-wide printing capabilities. Zebra’s widely popular QL series has been known for its easy-to-use features and steadfast durability. The QLn320 maintains these standards, while offering improvements in…