Barcode Technologies

You need just a few pieces of technology to start using barcodes. There are three key components:

v Barcode Printer: As noted earlier, you will need a printer designed for barcodes if you have even a few hundred items in your warehouse or replace products regularly. There are a wide range of printers available ––some are large and need to be plugged in, while others are wireless and built to be portable. Depending on the size of your operation, you may need multiple printers for different areas of the warehouse or store. Barcode printer is a computer peripheral for printing Barcode labels or tags that can be attached to, or printed directly on, physical objects. Barcode printers are commonly used to label cartons before shipment, or to label retail items. Barcode printers are designed for different markets. Industrial barcode printers are used in large warehouses and manufacturing facilities. They have large paper capacities, operate faster and have a longer service life. For retail and office environments, desktop barcode printers are most common.

The most common barcode printers employ one of two different printing technologies–Direct thermal printers & Thermal Transfer Printers.

 Direct Thermal Printer use a print head to generate heat that causes a chemical reaction in specially designed paper that turns the paper black. Direct thermal printers are generally less expensive, but they produce labels that can become illegible if exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or chemical vapors.

Thermal transfer printers also use heat, but instead of reacting the paper, the heat melts a waxy or resin substance on a ribbon that runs over the label or tag material. The heat transfers ink from the ribbon to the paper. 

Direct Thermal Printer:-  A direct thermal printer prints by applying heat to the material. It does not use any ribbon, ink or toner, but it requires a special type of heat-sensitive material that blackens when heat is applied. Because the label material is heat sensitive, it fades and the label can become hard to read and scan over time. In addition, direct thermal labels are sensitive to abrasions and exposure to water, chemicals, and strong sunlight. With no ribbon needed to print, direct thermal printers are also easy to operate and have fewer components that can fail. Usually, these printers have a lower purchase price and require less maintenance and repair attention than thermal transfer printers. And while direct thermal labels are slightly more expensive, you don’t have to spend money on ribbons.  Contact MINDWARE for Direct Thermal Printers, Spare Parts and for Services! You can reach our sales team by phone at +91 9810822688 Concerning  about services  and spare parts please contact +91 8527522688/+91 8527422688

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