In order to maximize the benefits that on-demand label printing can bring, there has been a need over the last few years to move from large centrally located label printers to smaller ones that are located right where the label will be used. This trend means that for this “distributed printing” model, the tradition industrial printers […]
Labeling Reviews
Datamax I-Class MkII Review
The I-Class printer has been the workhorse of the Datamax line up, since it was introduced as the first of the modern machines to replace the legacy Prodigy printer. Over the years, Datamax has build up a huge I-Class installed base and it has remained a top seller even as more up to date designs […]
Tracient Padl-R RFID Reader
One thing that I’ve been searching for is a simple handheld RFID reader that can perform simple tasks without costing a fortune. As part of this search, I recently had the chance to check out the Tracient Reader which looked as though it might fit the bill. Contained in the box is the reader, a […]
Simple Asset Tracking – RedBeam
A lot of organizations need to keep track of expensive items such as equipment, furniture, IT assets, etc. One of our favorite ways to do this is using RedBeam, a simple to use but powerful Asset Tracking solution. It is not expensive, easy to set up and can be used from a computer or a […]
Intermec SR61 Scanner Review
Intermec SR61 Hands-on Review When it comes to barcode scanners, I’d be the first to admit that I usually turn to Symbol. Whether the low cost laser scanners for linear barcodes or cordless scanners, I’ve always found the Symbol products to be really nicely thought out – and basically just work. Anyway, just for a […]
Intermec 3240 Hands-on Review
Intermec 3240 – the retro label printer The Intermec website says: “ In addition to printing on small or oddly shaped labels, the 3240 is perfect for printing on a variety of substrates that are difficult to print on, such as Kapton or ultra-smooth polyesters and synthetics” Since we produce and print a lot of […]
Zebra HC100 – Hands-on Review
Patient Identification – the new standard There has been a lot of attention given to patient safety of late and being able to quickly and accurately identify patients is the starting point of any patient safety (and billing) system. Using wristbands as a form of patient identification has been around for a long time – […]
Review – Cognex Dataman 750s
Barcoding is getting more sophisticated and demanding all the time and this is clear in the rise of 2D barcodes. Along with the well known linear barcodes, 2D versions such as Datamatrix, QR Code and PDF417 are used much more than in the past – especially in the DoD labeling world where we do a […]
Tharo RFID Reader: Hands-On Review
Update: January 2013. It seems that this RFID Reader has been discontinued. If you are looking for a simple low cost reader for UHF RFID, we’d suggest the Tracient Padl-R described in this review. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been complaining about the high price of handheld RFID readers. Our RFID clients […]
Tharo Print-Apply System Review
Hands on – Tharo Systems, PA2000 Print & Apply We don’t get to play with the Tharo equipment too often so I was happy to have the chance to get hold of one for the Nepcon show recently. Tharo have a long history in the labeling world, their Easylabel software for example was one of […]
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