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Evolution of the Barcode
Even though Barcodes are in use all around us everyday, do we really know how they work or came to be developed? Since they are such a valuable and essential technology, we often don’t think about them because they work so well! Manufacturers like Intermec, provide a wide range of scanning options from the basic handheld SG10T to rugged mobile computers like  the 70 Series. With the right scanner, any application can become more efficient and accurate.
This infographic is a simple and easy guide to the basic history and evolution of the mighty barcode.
Code Announces Fully Integrated Wi-Fi Imaged-Based Bar Code Reader
Code announced plans to launch its newest offering; a fully integrated Wi-Fi image based bar code reader this spring. The technology will be added to the existing Code Reader 2600 (CR2600), which raised the industry bar for image based decoding and omnidirectional reading of both 1D and 2D bar codes when it launched in the fall of 2012. Garrett Russell, vice-president of marketing at Code stressed the clear benefits to users: “With the introduction of Code Wi-Fi readers, companies now have a long range option for added mobility, increased security and greater profitability”.
The Code Reader 2600 available in Bluetooth and now Wi-Fi versions give users the flexibility to select a mobile bar code reading solution that best fits their present and future needs. The Code Reader 2600 Wi-Fi version will allow businesses to increase coverage range that were once restricted to Bluetooth, enabling real-time communication over existing Wi-Fi networks.
Intermec Announces Replacement of PM4i with the PM43
The full-sized PM43 is the direct replacement for the PM4i, and the compact PM43c directly replaces the PF4i industrial printer.
Q: How is the PM43 printer positioned within the Intermec printer line?
A: The PM43 series is targeted at the high end of the industrial mid-range printer market segment. With the ability to run Fingerprint/DP, IPL, DSIM, and ZSIM all pre-loaded on the printer and with full backwards compatibility, the PM43 provides a “drop-in†replacement for most applications currently using 86XX, 4000, 4100, 3400, 401, F4i, PF4i and PM4i printers.
Q: What is the difference between the PM43 and the PM43c?
A: The PM43 and PM43c have the same electronics package and similar mechanical design. The user interface between the PM43 and PM43c differs slightly in the layout of the keypad. The taller PM43 accommodates a 212mm (8.375in) media roll, 450mm (18,000in) ribbon and optional full-batch rewinder. It features two available slots for optional interface cards and both front and rear USB host ports.
Barcode and POS News Resources
The worlds of Barcoding and Point of Sale are constantly evolving and changing to the needs of many types of businesses. Advances in technology and the need for mobility, constantly drive changes and advancements.
Keeping up with all the product updates, new solutions, and current innovations is no easy task. Luckily, there are a host of online resources from industry leaders and independent users we can put to use. In addition to this  site, these other resources are ideal for finding out about new scanners, mobile computers, and POS systems as well as different ways to implement them in your business.
How to Pair the Unitech MS830 with your iPhone
While your iPhone can use it’s internal camera as a barcode scanner, these apps can have issues working with other applications and the camera is not the fastest or most aggressive reader. For businesses that require regular scanning throughout the day and want to use iPhones, a dedicated scanner like the Unitech MS830 is the perfect solution! Scan faster and more easily into any application.
The MS830 is very easy to pair with your iPhone and any app by following these simple steps.
Honeywell Offers New ATEX Certified Dolphin 99EX Mobile Computer
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 TE client & Avalanche Enabler Now Available for Intermec Mobile Devices
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.
Add Mobility to your Datamac E-Class Printer with the New MPU-4000
High performance, rechargeable battery pack allows desktop printer to be used in mobile printing applications
Datamax-O’Neil announced the availability of their MPU-4000, a fully integrated battery pack that attaches to the bottom of the E-Class Mark III printer, delivering enough power for the printer to operate for days without recharging. Utilizing long lasting lithium polymer batteries, the MPU-4000 combined with the E-Class Mark III is ideal for higher duty applications that require the endurance and speed of a desktop printer but the mobility and long battery life of a portable printer.
ShopKeep POS Receives Stevie Award for Best Customer Service
ShopKeep POS was presented with a Bronze Stevie Award for Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year in the Computer Hardware, Services & Software category at the seventh annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer. Other finalists in this category included Rackspace Hosting and nFocus Solutions.
ShopKeep POS was founded in 2008 by Jason Richelson, a former multi-store retailer in NYC, whose keen eye for merchant pain points and needs has influenced how he has built every inch of the company.
Datalogic’s New Powerscan PD9500 Area Imager Family
The PowerScan 9500 family of imagers represent the new 2D handheld area imagers with rugged mechanics for industrial applications. This new PowerScan imager is a blend of the Datalogic experience with optical systems, hardware architecture, mechanical design and decoding software. An intuitive and effortless scanning experience is the target of the 9500 family. It combines omnidirectional reading capabilities, which is typical in all area imaging scanners, with outstanding optical characteristics.
In addition, the PowerScan PD9500 area imager includes Datalogic’s latest decoding software that guarantees snappy reading in any condition and environment. The result is a scanner with exceptional performances in terms of snappiness and depth-of-field on any kind of bar code, regardless of the orientation, from contact to over 1.0 m / 3.3 ft, depending on the bar code resolution.
