A barcode printer creates labels or tags utilizing barcode fonts or images. POSMicro categorizes barcode printers by size, durability and technology. Desktop bar code printers are a good fit for businesses printing low-to-medium volumes of barcode labels and tags up to 4" wide, but are not ruggedized against temperature extremes, drops or moisture. In contrast, industrial barcode printers are built for high-volume use; most feature rugged metal casings and some sport print speeds at up to 12 inches per second.
Desktop and industrial barcode printers utilize either thermal transfer or direct thermal print methods. Direct thermal printing is an inexpensive way to print bar code labels for temporary use. If labels need to last longer than 6 months or will experience prolonged exposure to sunlight or heat, choose a thermal transfer barcode printer. Some of our barcode label printer manufacturers include Zebra, Datamax, Cognitive, Sato and Intermec.
Desktop Barcode Printers
A desktop barcode printer offers a compact, yet feature-rich option for on-demand printing of barcoded labels and tags. Though not ruggedized, most desktop label printers deliver great performance for low-to-medium print volumes. Desktop barcode printers typically accomodate a variety of label widths up to 4 inches.
A wide variety of thermal transfer and direct thermal barcode labels and tags are available here for most commercial brands of barcode printers. Please call a sales representative for labels and tags not found here -- we can source your needs at competitive prices.
A portable barcode printer is compact, wireless, durable, and is typically hand-carried or attached to a user愀 belt. Portable barcode printers improve productivity, allowing workers to label inventory, pallets, and shelves without walking back to a fixed print station. Consider battery life, memory, and label widths when selecting a portable barcode printer.
We stock barcode printer ribbon replacements for all barcode label printers available on POSmicro.com, inlcuding wax ribbon, wax resin and resin-based ribbons. Check the printer manufacturer and model number to determine the proper ribbon replacement.
Barcode label software applications facilitate in-house design and printing of barcoded labels and tags for item pricing, inventory and asset management. From basic 1D barcoded labels printed on a standard laser or inkjet printer to 1D or complex 2D codes printed on thermal barcode label printers, label software offers flexibility and cost savings for product manafacturers, distributors, and retailers of all sizes.
Considered a pioneer manufacturer of barcode printers, Cognitive builds the right barcode printer for any environment, whether an industrial, office desktop, or mobile solution is desired. From the compact C-Series industrial barcode label printers to the well-known Blaster Advantage and Del Sol models, Cognitive delivers fast, quiet, barcode label printing with the latest direct thermal and thermal transfer technologies.
Datamax printer models range from entry level desktop label printers to rugged industrial-class and wide-format barcode printers. Suiting a wide range of environments and industries, a Datamax printer combines high-speed thermal print technology with the ability to print all barcode symbologies including PDF417 and MaxiCode 2D barcodes.
The Intermec barcode printer series features industrial-class strength, large media roll capacity, and speedy, high-quality thermal printing of barcode labels, tickets, and tags. Intermec offers value-added services, include free printhead replacement for its barcode printer customers who exclusively use Intermec brand label and tag media and thermal transfer ribbons. See complete terms on Intermec愀 website or contact a POSmicro account manager for details.
The Monarch line of barcode printers includes many versatile options with table-top, desktop, and innovative wireless bar code printer models at mid-range prices. Many accessories for Monarch printers are sold separately, including rewinders, cutters, trays, and stackers.
Primera Technology manufactures inkjet label printers for creating high-resolution single or full-color container labels and barcode labels for on-demand, short-run print jobs. Primera includes free NiceLabel SE Design Software with every label printer purchase and offers a wide
variety of water-resistant label stock in various sizes and finishes. A Primera label printer benefits small manufacturers by eliminating the need for commercial printing services.
SATO manufactures industrial barcode printers in a variety of styles for both fixed and mobile on-demand applications. A SATO barcode printer delivers high-speed data transmission and each printer can be customized with a host of handy accessories. SATO label printers are widely used in the automotive, healthcare, manufacturing and transportation industries.
The Zebra barcode printer brand is a mainstay in the industry, renown world-wide for dependability, innovation, range of choice and performance. Whatever the business need, Zebra bar code label printers deliver with desktop, industrial-sized, and wireless mobile thermal and direct thermal models.
