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Datamax Offers Up To $150 Trade-In Value Towards A New I-Class Mark II
It’s time to make your older label printer make money for you! Â Trade in your older printer and replace it with a new I-Class Mark II printer for up to a $150 savings.
A brand new I-Class Mark II printer will save you a ton of money! Not only will you earn up to $150 per printer when you trade-in yours old qualifying printer, but your printing operations will quickly become more productive and efficient. Â This will translate into huge savings of time and money.
Just follow these 3 simple steps:
- Confirm you have a qualifying printer and fill out this form – Trade-In Details
- Purchase a new I-4212E, I-4310e, or I-4606e from January to the end of March 2013 from an authorized Datamax dealer like Barcodes Inc.
- Submit a photo of the serial number tag removed from the trade-in printer.
For more details or help finding the right Datamax printer, contact us at Barcodes Inc.
How to Pair a Socket CHS Bluetooth Barcode Scanner with an iPad
Mobile devices, like smartphones and tablets, have become a cost effective option for a variety of data collection applications today. One of the main challenges faced with consumer devices however is the need to scan barcodes. While you can  use the built-in camera as a basic scanner, applications that require consistent scanning throughout the day find that the app/camera option is not fast or accurate enough. Luckily there are plenty of cordless scanners from Socket you can easily pair with any mobile device. The Socket CHS series offers options for 1D and 2D scanning as well as more rugged housings including Healthcare antimicrobial devices. Pairing the scanners to your iPad only takes a few simple steps. Follow this video to add scanning to any iPad-based data collection application.
Sato’s 802.11g Wireless Interface Update
SATO continues to update the 802.11g wireless interface to support the latest WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) standards. This enhancement is available for both existing and new 802.11g WLAN plug-in interface option for SATO “e” series tabletop and print engine models, as well as the SATO CT4i and MBi series WLAN printer models.
SATO’s 802.11g WLAN interface provides enhanced security for those who need to ensure their wireless infrastructure and security protocols are able to integrate seamlessly with SATO printers. The SATO 802.11g WLAN option enables SATO printers to support the same speed and security that companies invested in when selecting 802.11g equipment for their networks. The SATO 802.11g interface supports WEP, and WPA/WPA2-Enterprise standards to ensure maximum data security. Such enterprise-level security platforms enable SATO 802.11g wireless radio to support a variety of mobile applications, including point of sale, price markdowns, warehouse/logistics labeling, and more.
How to Use Square Up with Star Ethernet Printers
With the popularity of tablets today many businesses are finding more ways to integrate them into everyday operations. Â One of the most common applications today is turning your iPad into a Point of Sale terminal with easy to use applications like Square Register.
While processing a payment and transaction is easily handled by the iPad and Square, there is still the challenge of providing a printed receipt to your customers. Fortunately, Star is leading the way with a variety of receipt printers that will easily work with your Square system.
BarcodesInc and Smartware Group Partnership Provides Complete Maintenance Solutions
Smartware Group, developers of Bigfoot CMMS, and Barcodes Inc have teamed up to provide robust, scalable, and affordable solutions for maintenance tracking and management.
Bigfoot is one of the easiest to use yet feature-rich CMMS platforms available today with their Quick to Learn for Quick Results approach to interface and usability. Every aspect of your maintenance management from preventive maintenance, maintenance requests, work orders, predictive maintenance, inventory, and tool crib management are all covered. With Bigfoot you can increase efficiency by greatly reducing downtime while maximizing equipment reliability and longevity. Gain greater control over your asset base to spend more time working instead of maintaining.
Motorola Announces The New MC45 Mobile Computer
Motorola has  announced the new MC45 mobile computer – its first WAN-based solution in a new category of mobile computers that address the needs of field-based mobile workers in cost-sensitive enterprises. The cost- and size-optimized MC45 is targeted at applications such as customer relationship management (CRM), sales order entry, inventory management, proof of delivery, direct store delivery (DSD) and route accounting, while expanding the range of solutions available for small- and medium-sized businesses and fast-growing emerging markets.
Designed to help value-conscious enterprises affordably automate business processes in field mobility applications, the MC45 is ideal for field service/sales opportunities as well as the transportation and logistics industry. The rugged and ergonomic MC45 offers wireless LAN (802.11 a/b/g) and WAN (3.5G HSDPA voice/data) connectivity along with a large outdoor viewable 3.2″ display, numeric keypad and a full-shift battery with power management capabilities.
Honeywell Launches the Thor VM2 – Next Generation Vehicle-Mount Computer
Honeywell has announced the Thor VM2, its tenth generation vehicle-mount computer (VMC) that provides the mobile workforce with unprecedented flexibility and productivity. Featuring a larger 9.7 inch XGA display screen, the Thor VM2 builds off the successful Thor VM1, utilizing breakthrough mobile technology to create immediate time savings and protection against unplanned disruptions in the supply chain.
Equipped with a field-replaceable front panel, the Thor VM2 integrates the two most damage-prone device components, the keyboard and touchscreen, into a user-replaceable part. As a result, users can repair the most common forms of vehicle-mount computer malfunctions on the go, reducing maintenance cost and spare parts capital cost.
CK3B, CK3N, CK3BC: End-of-Build Notice
For more than four years, the CK3B, CK3N, and CK3BC Series provided rugged mobile computing for users in many environments and markets. With the introduction of the CK3X and CK3RÂ mobile computer series, Intermec is providing advanced notice on the retirement of the CK3 Series line of mobile computers. The CK3B, CK3N, and CK3BC mobile computers will reach end-of-build July 28th, 2013. This alert does not apply to the CK3G series mobile computers.
Due to the popularity of the CK3B, CK3N, and CK3BC mobile computer lines, please note that from April 2013 until the end of build in July 2013, orders received will be subject to product availability.
Product Migration
The CK3XÂ and, in some circumstances the CK3R, are the recommended solutions for customers seeking a CK3 Series migration path.
Introducing the New Wasp HC1 Mobile Computer
Wasp Barcode has announced the latest edition to its robust mobile computer line-up with the launch of the HC1 Mobile Computer with 26-key numeric keypad. While the 26-key numeric might be new, the already popular HC1 Mobile Computer with QWERTY 44-key keypad continues to gather rave reviews.
he Wasp HC1 mobile computer combines fast, reliable, rugged construction with the flexibility and versatility you need for today’s aggressive business environments. Effectively scan 1D barcodes with the HC1’s integrated laser scan engine, and instantly download your data back to a PC using the built-in 802.11 a/b/g wireless connectivity
Honeywell Introduces Granit 191Xi Barcode Scanner
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The Industry’s Most Rugged 2D Area-Imaging Device
Honeywell announced the Auto Identification and Data Capture’s (AIDC) most rugged hand-held area-imaging device available for industrial and commercial enterprises: the Granit 191Xi hand-held area-imaging scanner. As the leader in 2D area-imaging technology, Honeywell’s latest hand-held device combines high-performance scanning on a platform that can keep up with the most demanding conditions in the supply chain.
Granit is at the forefront of 2D Area-Imaging, which is slated to grow at more than 15 percent per year through 2016 — six points higher than the aggregate growth for all hand-held scanners in the regions, according to a report from VDC Research Group. More manufacturers and logistics companies are adopting 2D area-imaging in the workflow, from warehousing to pharmaceutical distribution to parcel delivery.
