Monday, December 13, 2010

Different Types of Barcode Printers

Using latest technologies is necessary in today's competitive business environment. In order to meet the competitive challenges, using barcode technology can be the best way. Now a days, all types of organizations are using this type of technology all over the world in order to succeed over their competitors.

Because of this, demand for barcode printers and barcode scanners is increasing. Barcode print quality determines the readability or scannability of a barcode. There are different types of barcode printers, such as: Dot Matrix, Inkjet, and Thermal printers.

You need to consider the several parameters, such as the quality of printing, cost of the initial installation, long term maintenance costs and percentage of material wasted etc. before choosing a barcode printer. Thermal barcode printers, like from Zebra printers can be most efficient, if you consider all these factors and parameters.

Poor quality barcodes are created by Dot Matrix printers, it can be the difficult to scan. These printers are limited in print speed and size. Small barcodes can not be printed by these printers.

Inkjet and laser printers have great quality in printing. An entire sheet of labels must be printed by laser and inkjet printers.

High quality and graphics can be printed by thermal barcode printers. The print speed is very high with thermal printers. They can print very small, high density barcodes. These barcodes are generally scanned by Symbol barcode scanners, as they efficiently and accurately read the information about product.

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