Datamax-O’Neil announced that its RL4 portable printer has achieved standard IEC 60068-2-31, a free-fall drop test comprised of 2,000 repeated drops from 500 mm. The testing was conducted by Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services, a world-leading concept-to-consumer quality assurance and compliance services provider to manufacturers, distributors and retailers.

The printer sustained minor physical damage, but continued to operate successfully following completion of the testing. The RL4 is the only 4-inch portable label printer to comply with the IEC 60068-2-31 standard. “The RL4’s ability to operate after 2,000 free-fall drops is confirmation that our efforts to design a portable printer that meets the most demanding mobile application requirements was successful and demonstrates our commitment to offer the industry’s most rugged and reliable printers,” said John Murphy, senior product manager for Datamax-O’Neil.

On the heels of passing the drop test, the RL4 also received positive comments in a comprehensive product review with two competitive printers. The review, conducted by Business Solutions magazine paired with VAR Paragon Print Systems, compared the Datamax-O’Neil RL4 with both the Toshiba TEC and  Zebra portable printers. The review, which appeared in the May issue of Business Solutions, compared the printers in five categories: setup and configuration, paper loading, battery life, LCD display and build quality. The following are comments the RL4 received in each of those categories:

Continue reading »

Zebra has announced the discontinuance of their 105SL stationary printer line. The 105SL was one of the most reliable models for industrial applications with its rugged design and ability to handle heavier print volumes. Luckily for us, Zebra has an equally capable replacement with the new 105SLPlus printers.

The 105SL will continue to be available through Zebra’s distributors until June 28, 2013, or possibly longer, subject to distributor’s available inventory.

Service, parts and support will continue to be available on the 105SL until September 30, 2018.

For assistance finding the right replacement for your 105SL, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Socket Mobile has announced the upcoming availability of a spring color collection of the Socket Bluetooth Cordless Hand Scanner (CHS) 7Ci, a small and sleek wireless barcode scanner for the Apple iPad , iPad mini, iPhone and iPod touch. The vibrant  new barcode scanners — available in red, yellow and blue — enable businesses to enhance corporate branding in retail point-of-sale (POS), field sales and service, and other customer facing applications.

Chosen by global POS leaders and independent developers alike for their mobile POS solutions, the Socket CHS 7Ci is Socket Mobile’s most popular and lowest-cost barcode scanner. Besides enhancing retail branding, the new colors make the scanners easy to find in store aisles or other busy work environments, enable developers to bundle a cohesive hardware and software solution, and allow personalization of devices among users. The scanners also support Android, BlackBerry and Windows devices.

Continue reading »

Microscan has announced their recent certification as a U.S. GS1 Solutions Provider. The designation reinforces Microscan’s commitment to providing manufacturers with expert solutions and services that address barcode verification applications and compliance with GS1 standards.

GS1 is an international association dedicated to the development and promotion of global standards and solutions in a broad range of industries, including barcode and identification tools. With 30 years of Auto ID experience, Microscan can offer guidance and support to companies implementing GS1 Standards, and employs certified GS1 Barcode Professionals on its staff with the knowledge and experience to successfully implement barcode verification solutions in industries ranging from electronics assembly to pharmaceuticals to food and beverage packaging.

Continue reading »

RedBeam Asset Tracking software is one of the most comprehensive while still easy to use applications currently available for asset management. It has been a perfect solution for small to mid-sized applications but with the new Enterprise edition, in can now readily meet the comprehensive asset tracking needs of  large organizations as well. This enterprise version of the popular RedBeam Asset Tracking solution includes unlimited PC and mobile computer licenses for compatible mobile computer models.

The enterprise license parts are:

RB-MAT-ENTERPRISE – Asset Tracking – Moile Edition – Enterprise License

RB-MSC-ENTERPRISE – Annual Support for Mobile Edition – Enterprise License

For more information about RedBeam and how it can help improve your asset management, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

You already know the benefits of upgrading to Zebra’s latest technology through GO Zebra, but now the benefits are even better!

Beginning  in April, GO Zebra will include a service agreement bonus. When you add a 3-year ZebraCare service agreement to your tabletop or mobile printer purchase, you’ll receive an additional rebate—$25 for mobile printers and $50 for tabletop printers.

This service agreement bonus applies to purchases made between April 1, 2013, and December 31, 2013. Details will be available on the GO Zebra page of the Zebra Information Network (IN) beginning April 1.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Link-OS is an innovative new operating system that pairs a powerful software development kit (SDK) and software applications with smart Zebra devices, making them easy to integrate, manage and maintain from any location. At the heart of Link-OS is a new device operating system and robust SDK.

Link-OS: Device OS

Zebra’s iMZ, ZT200, QLn and ZXP Series 7 printers feature the new Link-OS device OS that enables:

• Advanced device management using standard tools
• Direct, secure Web connectivity
• On-printer solutions
• Settings alerts

These features enable solution creators to save significant time and focus on creating impactful applications. Only Zebra delivers an ecosystem capable of making solution creation simple and straightforward.

Continue reading »

Zebra has announced the discontinuance of the S4M series stationary printer line. The most suitable replacement for this product line is Zebra’s ZT200 series  printer.

The S4M will continue to be available through Zebra distributors until July 31, 2013, or possibly longer subject to distributor’s available inventory.

Service, parts and support will continue to be available for approximately three years from the last date of shipment—approximately until October 31, 2016, based upon parts availability.

Please note, EPL firmware for the ZT200 200 dpi platform will be released on June 30, 2013. This firmware will be available for download on the Support and Downloads page of the Zebra Web site.

If you need to obtain a remaining S4M or migrate to the newer ZT200 series, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

The need for mobile computing and real-rime data access is crucial to many types of applications. However, not every mobile device is capable to handle the rigors of most environments and in the case of being ATEX compliant, can also be dangerous to use. This is where the new ATEX Certified Dolphin 99EX is the perfect solution for applications working in explosive and highly flammable environments.

Certified equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, the Dolphin 99EXni delivers an outstanding feature set that enables improved productivity for mobile workers in environments such as chemical, oil and gas, life sciences and utilities. This robust data collection and communication solution combines a reliable, user-friendly design with a complete suite of cutting-edge technologies to maximize mobile user efficiency.

For more information or help finding the correct and safest mobile device for your environment, contact us at Barcodes Inc.

Wavelink has recently developed custom clients for the Intermec CV41, CV61, CK3R and CK3X fixed mount and handheld mobile computers enabling their Terminal Emulation and mobile device management software (Avalanche) to leverage the full capabilities of these recently announced computers.

These custom clients are available for download immediately via ScanNGo bar codes. PDF files containing the necessary ScanNGo bar codes are available from the Sales Resource tabs for the  following products: CV41, CK70, CK71, CN70/e, CN50, CK3A/B, CK3X/R, and CS40. These bar codes will enable the respective computer to download the Wavelink app and initialize it in demo mode.

For any assistance obtaining the demos or if you are looking for the right Intermec  mobile device for your application, contact us at Barcodes Inc.