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Two New Scanners From Intermec – SF61B and SR31T
The Intermec Data Capture product line continues to evolve and grow, with two new handheld scanner models, the SR31T and SF61B, each available in 1D, 2D, High Performance and Healthcare configurations. Both models expand on existing families of scanners with improved performance and capabilities.
The SR31T tethered handheld scanner redefines general purpose scanning by setting a new standard for performance and durability. Ideal for applications in manufacturing, retail and other light industrial environments, the SR31T will also be available with a disinfectant-ready configuration targeted at healthcare applications–patient admissions, pharmacy, lab, general asset tracking, and other hygiene-sensitive environments like food service. Business development units are currently being distributed.
Earn Up To $150 Per Printer With Datamax-O’Neil’s Trade-In Program
Isn’t it time your old printer made you money? Replace it with a brand new l-Class Mark II!
Datamax-O’Neil’s trade in promotion has been extended till the end of this year and is a great way to upgrade to an I-Class Mark II printer.
A new l-Class Mark II printer will help you save you save time and money! Not only will you earn up to $150 per printer when you trade-in your old qualifying printer, but your operation will quickly become more productive and efficient with faster, more capable printing. That translates into BIG savings!
Zebra Introduces The New ZXP Series 1
Zebra’s new ZXP Series 1 is their most cost effective solution for entry-level, low-volume card printing without sacrificing print quality. Designed as a replacement to the P110i and P120i lines, the ZXP Series 1 Â can print in full color and monochrome for professional results with a minimal initial investment.
AÂ compact footprint allows the ZXP Series 1 to fit in the tightest workspaces. Its compact and durable design, and advanced network printer management software tools, makes the ZXP Series 1 a perfect for multiple small office installations, or large deployments of distributed card printers.
The Checkout Experience and Today’s Shopper
Even though the first bar code scan in a retail store took place over 40 years ago, many people still active in the retail industry remember when bar code scanning at the checkout was a novelty; not the norm it is today. Given the $20,000 price tag of the first grocery store checkout scanner – about $93,000 in today’s dollar – the early technology adopters were truly committed. Although some naysayers probably thought they should have been committed.
Since then, and especially in the last few years, other technologies have been developed and adapted to improve the retail checkout. These developments are getting more attention today because Retailers are focused on the importance of an improved in-store shopping experience for their customers. They are working to keep the in-store experience valuable and relevant as they compete with the online alternatives consumers have at their fingertips.
Introducing The New Zebra EM220II
The growing adoption of smartphones and tablets around the globe is creating an increasing need for enterprise users to communicate and interact with Zebra printers—especially Zebra mobile printers—using the latest mobile technology. In response to this need, Zebra is announcing the next generation EM 220 mobile receipt printer—the EM220II.
The new EM220II supports Bluetooth and Wireless LAN connectivity to Apple, Android and Windows devices using Zebra’s extensive range of printer drivers and Software Development Kits (SDKs). In addition to the recently announced iMZ220 and iMZ320, the EM220II is Zebra’s second mobile printer product line to have the ‘Made for iPod, iPhone, iPad’ (MFi) certification.
Building on the positive attributes of the predecessor EM 220 product, the next generation EM220II provides the same small, pocket-sized convenience but at a more affordable price. This will be Zebra’s smallest, most affordable smartphone- and tablet-compatible printer to date.
Improve and Expand Your Scanning Capabilities with Motorola’s LI2208
Scanning barcodes has become such a standard and integrated part of many businesses it is easy to think that all scanners are essentially the same. While this may have been more true in the past with traditional laser scanners, recent advances in imaging technologies have brought expanded capabilities to scanners without increases in costs.
The same type of hardware that is being used for cameras in smartphones and tablets is also being used to make better barcode scanners. These new scanner types are called imagers since they are essentially capturing a picture of the barcode and then decoding it. Historically, imagers have been quite a bit more costly than a standard laser scanner but with new units like the Motorola LI2208, we now have imaging scanners at the same cost as a laser scanner.
So what exactly are the advantages of moving to an imager based scanner exactly?
Intermec Extends Their Trade-In and Trade-Up Program
Intermec’s  popular trade-in program has just been extended through the end of the year! Trade in a competitive or Intermec pre-owned thermal  printer and receive a rebate up to $525 off the purchase of a new Intermec printer.
New for 2013!
Trade in an Intermec 3400/3440 series printer and receive up to an additional $100 bonus rebate on the purchase of a new Intermec PM43/PM43c series printer, resulting in a total savings of $400! For those looking to upgrade to the industry’s most rugged, reliable and smart printing solution—the time has never been better.
Take your savings even further by adding Genuine Intermec Media and Services!
The New CL-S6621 6″ Wide Thermal Transfer Printer From Citizen
For over four decades, Citizen products have set the standard for performance, reliability and value among customers and continue to do so with the introduction of the new CL-S6621.
A unique thermal transfer printer with a super desktop-sized footprint and a 6-inch wide print capability, the CL-S6621 is truly innovative and full of incremental business value!
Flexible in usage and robustly designed, the CL-S6621 adopts the proven attributes of the 4-inch wide CL-S621 desktop printer with the added 6-inch print capability!
Full of options, value and quality, the CL-S6621 is ready to expand your printing solutions!
Zebra’s Desktop Printers Are Now All Energy Star Certified
Zebra has been working with third-party laboratories certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to earn ENERGY STAR certification for all of its desktop printers. ENERGY STAR certification is awarded to printers that meet the Energy Consumption criteria specified by the EPA. This translates into approximately 10 percent less power consumption than a standard product and provides true cost savings for the end user. ENERGY STAR certification also means that Zebra printers are better for the environment. Every Zebra Desktop printer shipped is ENERGY STAR certified, and a large number of Zebra’s industrial, card and kiosk printers as well as the chargers used with our mobile printers are also certified.
For assistance finding the right Zebra printer for your needs, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
Heckler Releases The New WindFall C Point-of-Sale iPad Stand
Heckler has announced the release of its WindFall C, a secure point-of-sale iPad stand designed to be compatible with PayPal Here and virtually every card reader available today.
The WindFall C is a slight variation on the original Heckler Designed-WindFall, previously only compatible with certain readers. The new design carries over the beautifully simple, patented design and commercial-grade construction, which made the original the preferred choice for iPad-based point-of-sale systems. The WindFall C is available in several popular colors.
