Intermec recently announced their latest barcode printers—the PC43d and PC43t desktop printers.

The PC43d is a 4-inch direct thermal printer, ideal for those in the transportation industry, designed for easy use at customer sites and for shipping labels.

The PC43t is a 4-inch thermal transfer printer and is ideal for those in the manufacturing industry, optimized for fast printing of work in process and shipping labels.

Both printers are easy to use, feature a color lcd, connectivity options, one-handed media loading and user-installable accessories.

Learn more about Intermec’s latest super printers.

Zebra recently announced that its XiIIIPlus Series will be replaced by the Xi4 high-performance printer line. Zebra XiIIIPlus printers will stop shipping in may, but service, parts and support will be available through July 2015.

The Xi4 series are available in four print widths (110, 140, 170 and 220) and three resolutions (200, 300, and 600dpi) with multiple media handling options. The Xi series is engineered to endure harsh industrial environments and is ideal for:

• Manufacturing
• Automotive Industry
• Electronics
• Pharmaceuticals
• Heavy industry
• Logistics
• Retail
• Healthcare

Check out the video below for a sneak peak of the Xi4:

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Datamax O’Neil’s E-Class printers, called the E-Class Mark II, are entry-level desktop barcode printers that offer substantial quality, performance and reliability. E-Class Mark II printers offer:

• Fastest label generation and print speed of any printer in its class
• Internal and wireless Ethernet options
• Advanced media sensing and handling results
• 5-inch roll diameter

For an entry-level barcode printer, the E-Class Mark II is ideal for a variety of different industries that rely on networking technology such as healthcare, retail and manufacturing. That being said, the printers are also very versatile, being able to print even the most challenging of label shapes, materials, grades and coatings.

E-Class Mark II printers are offered in 200 dpi (E-450e) or 300 dpi (E-4304e) in warm white or cool grey.

If you’ve used the Datamax-O’Neil E-Class Mark II barcode printers before, let us know how they compared to other barcode printers that you’ve used in the past.

Intermec recently announced that seven of its industrial printers, the PD41, PD42, PF2i, PF4i, PX4i, and PX6i, have been enhanced and improved upon. Basic improvements include all-in-one printer programming languages, increased memory and stronger network security, all of which make the printers smarter, stronger and more secure.

Smarter
Printers now feature Intermec Smart Printing™ Technology, allowing companies to deploy printers as stand-alone smart clients. This eliminates the need for a host computer, which ultimately saves money.

Printers are also equipped with Intermec SmartSystems™, a remote management software that enables businesses to enjoy seamless deployment, integration and reconfiguration.

Stronger
The newly enhanced printers are now ruggedized with metal construction throughout in order to maximize operational time in mission-critical applications.

More Secure
The PD41, PD42, PF2i, PF4i, PM4i, PX4i and PX6i are the only Cisco CCX and Wi-Fi certified industrial printers available on the market and are available with secure (WPA2) wireless connectivity.

Choosing the right barcode printer can be overwhelming. Even after you’ve analyzed your needs, there’s still an array of terms to learn and understand, some unique to the manufacturer. Below is a list of terms commonly used to describe features of Intermec Barcode printers.

Automatic Barcode Adjustment
This feature is included on all Intermec smart printers, and allows the Fingerprint firmware to automatically re-adjust the barcode position slightly to the left or right in order to adjust for a detected fault dot.

Fingerprint
Fingerprint is Intermec’s adaptable printer programming language that easily allows barcode data to be managed and seamlessly exchanged with a company’s host system, making it possible to customize printer functions.

Fault Dots
Fault dots are created by a failing printheads’ inability to apply ink at a specific location, creating thin white lines , thus causing the labels to become unreadable.

PLC
PLC, or Programmable Logic Controller, is a device used to automate industrial processes such as on/off control, timing, logic, counting, and sequencing.

RFID
RFID, or Radio Frequency Identification, is a data collection technology that uses electronic tags, made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna for storing data. Tags can be battery-powered (active) or derive their power from the RF waves coming from the reader (passive).

SmartSystems Foundation
A software platform that provides a single, integrated environment for hands-free deployment and management of devices located anywhere in the enterprise.

XML
XML, or extensible markup language, is a language designed to describe data and is emerging as the standard language for communicating data between dissimilar devices.

XMLLabel
Plug-in software from Intermec that creates label files that are stored on any XMLReady printer on the network.

XMLprinting
Produces barcode and RFID labels using XML data directly from ERP or other compatible systems.

XMLReady
Intermec printers that are ready for XML printing right out of the box.

Source: Intermec White Paper: smart printers