Zebra Technologies, using Matrox® Imaging, can help ease some of the stress in your business by streamlining your industrial barcode verification processes.

Zebra Industrial Machine Vision Solutions

Zebra’s business is to help your business advance, increasing yields, efficiency, and regulatory compliance while reducing your overall costs. Machine Vision scanning tunnels can create a 24/7 automated process with unmatched accuracy and speed.

Create end-to-end traceability from production to distribution, automatically capturing codes the first time, every time. Automatically inspect, detect, analyze, classify, measure, and verify quality and compliance with exceptional accuracy, minimizing waste and maximizing margins.

Decrease downtime and inconsistencies with vision-guided robot solutions regardless of lighting problems, maintaining worker safety, and increasing cycle times and precision. 3D imaging and deep learning technologies add a new dimension of accuracy to your inspection and detection capabilities at faster speeds.

Machine Vision vs Traditional Scanning Systems

Industrial Machine Vision Hardware and Software Products

Solve critical operational challenges with Zebra’s fixed-industrial scanning and Machine Vision solutions that are field-proven. From basic track-and-trace to complex inspections, recognition, and guidance tasks, Zebra has a robust lineup of hardware and software products that deliver greater flexibility to suit your needs:

• • Fixed Industrial Scanners

  • Smart Sensors and Cameras

  • Frame Grabbers

  • Vision Controllers

  • Indio I/O Card

  • AltiZ 3D Profile Sensor

  • Machine Vision Cameras

  • Aurora FocusTM

  • Aurora Vision LibraryTM

  • Aurora Vision StudioTM

  • Aurora Imaging LibraryTM

  • Aurora Design AssistantTM

  • Zebra Barcode Libraries

Zebra is a Company with a Future Forward Vision

Zebra’s Machine Vision takes barcode label verification scanning to a whole new level, increasing throughput, elevating quality and accuracy, and lowering overall costs. Zebra Technologies is an expert in the barcoding technology field with rigorous testing of their products and is one of the largest converters of barcode labels in the USA.

With 32 years of experience and product knowledge, Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra, with specialists to help you determine what your business needs to step forward while considering future possibilities. At Imprint, every client is about building a lasting relationship to facilitate client growth and future sustainability.

 Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss what Zebra’s Machine Vision solutions can do for your current and future needs. 

Zebra Technologies is a leading expert in the barcoding technology field with their rigorous testing of their own products and multiple R&D facilities, being one of the largest converters in the USA for barcode labels. Their experts provide multiple options that can fit any budget, providing long-term support with trade-in programs. Zebra’s channel partners are certified to be the top of their fields, adhering to the quality that Zebra sets.

The experts at Zebra and Imprint can help simplify what can seem overwhelming. There are many options to get you started on newly modernizing your warehouse or upgrading your current processes. The experts walk through your facility with you to determine what your best options are.

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)

Creating a smart warehouse for the future to keep up with demands and your growing needs is ever important. If you have a WMS, look around your warehouse to see if labels are fading and wearing down. If you don’t even have a system, how will you maintain growth?

Installing smart labels for easy scanning and enhancing the visibility of your signs will boost productivity and expedite order fulfillment. Barcode scanning will increase in use by as much as 67% for greater efficiency. Is your warehouse designed to keep up with that demand?

From the floor to the bins, from the shelves to the aisle signs, here are some of the solutions that will work for you and your warehouse. Warehouse management systems need to keep up with the changing times and increasing demands. This is your first stop to find out more about what you need to transform your warehouse for the future:

• • • Floor Labels & Kits
    • Retro-Reflective Labels
    • Rack & Bin Labels
    • Warehouse Magnets
    • Warehouse and Isle Signs

Wireless Sensors

Using barcode verifiers can make sure barcodes are readable. Verifiers are designed for accuracy and repeatability, checking your barcodes for the highest ANSI or ISO quality using a pass/fail or letter grade. A quick search will find a wide range of models and prices. It’s important to hire a specialist that can get the best fit for your size, your goals, and your budget.

Mobile Computing

Consumer grade tablets and even many commercial grade tablets are not durable enough for rugged industry environments. Consumer and commercial tablets have poor security and manageability capabilities, causing slow processing speeds with quickly outdating tablets. Zebra Technologies is always upping the standards in rugged technological needs, keeping up with demanding industrial environments.

Zebra has an entire line of mobile tablet options that incorporate rugged durability, security, and manageability. Rugged tablets, such as the ET5x Series and the L10 are waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof. Mobile computers, such as the MC9300, T8300, and MC3300x, can range in durability for extreme environmental conditions and offer multiple scanning and keypad options.

RFID 

RFID technology can increase operational efficiency, eliminate human error, and reduce capital costs. RFID technology also provides access to real-time data, offering insight for better decision making and precise asset management. Each tag has its own unique serial number.

RFID readers can be fixed for maximum visibility and pinpointing location throughout the warehouse. Readers also come as handheld readers and mobile computers to extend a network’s visibility beyond the walls of the warehouse.

Machine Vision

Machine Vision takes barcode scanning to the next level through automation. Matrox® Imaging expands industrial automation by supporting basic track-and-trace applications to complex inspection, recognition, and guidance tasks. Choose from a selection of fixed-mount scanning options that can meet any need of your facility.

Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)

Fetch Robotics AMRs are robots with built in intelligence systems to allow them to move and perform tasks autonomously. Most facilities do not have to be modified for AMRs to move around, using a localization map so they can start running upon deployment.

With better connectivity and enhanced safety features, AMRs can efficiently work around people and objects and can be scheduled to complete different tasks at different times. AMRs work great in warehouses for manufacturing, distribution, and fulfillment.

Let the Experts Simplify the Process

Zebra Technologies is an award-winning company and Imprint Enterprises is a trusted partner for Zebra. Together, they bring you good, better, and best options to help your business step forward while considering future possibilities.

Ensuring the future longevity of your warehouse is what makes Zebra Technologies the best in the industry and is why Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra.

Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s warehouse modernization solutions that are best for you.

Warehouse modernization is just that. Modernizing the technology of your current facility, or helping you build your new facility, to help you manage modern complexities while thinking about future growth potential. With current trends in ecommerce, labor shortages, and economic disruptions, it is vital to business success to remain flexible.

Technology can often appear to be expensive or overly complicated. But with technology advancing at an increasing rate, it is more readily available and easier to manage than ever before.

Benefits Now & in the Future

SMBs can have greater operational complexity than large enterprises due to managing everything with fewer warehouses. One SMB facility can be managing all business operations within it. Technological advances are more accessible than before, making it easier than ever to incorporate and scale technology as needed.

Some SMBs wonder why they should bother incorporating technology into their current operations. Incorporating technology does not have to be a complex ordeal and does not require creating an entire department dedicated to learning how to manage it. The experts can help you quickly learn how to easily operate and manage everything, or the experts can manage it all for you.

You can quickly enhance visibility within your facility by incorporating technology. A small business can incorporate labeling systems, software, and mobile devices to more efficiently process and track orders. Medium-sized businesses can upgrade their current systems and software to better manage the complexity of their growing demands.

Automation can ease labor shortages and reduce unnecessary steps. It is more accessible than before, with more options to fit your current needs. Mobile computing, mobile scanning devices, and mobile printers makes it easier to reduce the amount of time employees spend walking around your facility.

From $25 Million to $900 Million in Sales

Zebra Solutions

Zebra Technologies is an expert in the barcoding technology field with rigorous testing of their own products and certification requirements of select partners. Zebra has multiple R&D facilities to test their products and is one of the largest converters in the USA for barcode labels. Their products are considered among the best in the industry.

Imprint Enterprises, a Premiere Solution Partner for Zebra, has the expert advice to take your warehouse into the future. The specialists at Imprint can help guide you on basic technological incorporations that can be upgraded and expanded as you grow. The specialists walk through your current processes with you, describe possibilities in a good, better, best option, and can help you strategize for future upgrades as you grow.

Compliance Matters

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires using a unique device identifier (UDI) on barcode labels in food, beverage, and medical fields. The United States, European Union, China, and Brazil have specific serialization requirements for pharmaceuticals, with more countries joining to include this requirement. The Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) created industry standards to improve efficiency and accuracy. ANSI and ISO are barcode label grading systems based on a letter or a numerical score.

These standards play key roles in identifying, tracking, and tracing products as they move through supply chains across the world. Whether it is a simple traceability requirement or a complex regulatory compliance code, incorporating barcode technology can help your manufacturing company minimize fines and exposure.

Optimize Your Effectiveness

Zebra Technologies is an award-winning company and Imprint Enterprises is a trusted partner for Zebra. Together, they bring you good, better, and best options to help your business step forward while considering future possibilities.

Ensuring the future longevity of your warehouse is what makes Zebra Technologies the best in the industry and is why Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra.

Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s warehouse modernization solutions that are best for you.

Small to medium sized businesses are the backbone of the business industry, accounting for approximately 90% of all businesses in the world. As more businesses streamline their processes by incorporating technology that can grow with their future, you may end up being left behind. And as more regulations and mandates are released, it can be more expensive to still manage your processes with a pen and paper.

It is quickly becoming more expensive to not modernize your warehouse. How can your business grow without tapping into the technological advancements that are available?

Moving into the Future

Part of growth as a SMB is winning new contracts and expanding into new territory. Keeping tabs on inventory, processes, and information becomes more challenging as customers and contracts increase and diversify. Add in current shopping trends and keeping up with order demands and fulfillment can be stressful.

Technology is the future and it’s already here. In a world where ‘one-click-buying’ and ‘next-day-shipping’ are common terms, how can a SMB that is using a paper and pen processes, relying exclusively on the knowledge of a few individuals, keep up with current trends let alone move into a more efficient and profitable future?

Benefits of Modernizing Your Warehouse

Zebra Solutions

Zebra Technologies is an expert in the barcoding technology field with rigorous testing of their own products and certification requirements of select partners. Zebra has multiple R&D facilities to test their products and is one of the largest converters in the USA for barcode labels. Their products are considered among the best in the industry.

Imprint Enterprises, a Premiere Solution Partner for Zebra, has the expert advice to take your warehouse into the future. The specialists at Imprint can help guide you on basic technological incorporations that can be upgraded and expanded as you grow. The specialists walk through your current processes with you, describe possibilities in a good, better, best option, and can help you strategize for future upgrades as you grow.

Warehouse Modernization Comes in All Forms

Other options to incorporate can include wireless sensors, mobile computing, RFID technology, and can move into more automation options like Machine Vision and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR). What you need and want will depend on where you are today, your operational complexity, and where you want to be in the future.

Food Service Wholesaler Data Entry

A hummus manufacturer gained a large commercial contract that required immediate hiring to facilitate the demand of that contract. Their company went from 10 employees to 150 employees with that one contract. With that many employees, a manual entry system can quickly become flawed and filled with errors. Incorporating barcode technology can easily manage the data to minimize data entry errors and speed up processing inhouse.

Enhancing Furniture Leasing Logs

A furniture leasing company was logging information manually into their computer system, manually tracking everything that was leaving their facility. They incorporated a warehouse management system that created better traceability of items, logging information into an inventory management system. Human errors reduced drastically and real-time information was more readily accessible.

Expert Assistance

Zebra Technologies is an award-winning company and Imprint Enterprises is a trusted partner for Zebra. Together, they bring you good, better, and best options to help your business step forward while considering future possibilities.

Ensuring the future longevity of your warehouse is what makes Zebra Technologies the best in the industry and is why Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra.

Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s warehouse modernization solutions that are best for you.

And nowhere is this issue more evident than with long-range scanning of inventory. Problems surface most in these ways:

• • • A lack of options from older, soon-to-be-obsolete devices
    • Juggling multiple devices piles on time-and cost-intensive complexities for enterprise IT to manage and maintain
    • Warehouses and Logistics must maximize inventory capacity. Without accurate, fast, long-range scanning, that’s a challenge
    • Reading damaged

The Honeywell Flex XLR Image Scanner Goes the Distance

Look for the Flex XLR upgrade coming soon to other mobile computing devices in the Honeywell family. Currently, CK65 mobile computers get this evolutionary upgrade first. And it’s a significant upgrade in the long-range scanning department. Now scanning ability extends up to 90 feet.

Scans both near and far can now be performed quickly, safely, and accurately. Superior depth of field with lightning-fast autofocus and dual lenses assure that the Honeywell CK65 Handheld Mobile Computer is right at home with the broadest range of workflows.

In addition, rapid capture in challenging conditions and an Integrated camera for use in cold storage environments are other benefits to warehouse operations.

A Bigger Product Inventory Footprint? No Problem.

Today’s reality: long Range scanning that keeps pace with today’s warehouse needs and challenges is in more demand than ever. The Honeywell Flex XLR Image Scanner provides an ideal solution. It maximizes worker productivity and minimizes downtime from the get-go.

All-Day Productivity. Every Day. Every Night. In Every Way.

The Honeywell CK65 Handheld Mobile Computer is the industry’s most advanced ultra rugged mobile device. This performance claim is backed by Honeywell, a company with decades-long experience in scanning technology on a global scale.

A device that stays on the job and in service provides a natural boon to productivity. Going 28 hours on a single charge is undoubtedly a plus. Even more important is the acceptance and adoption of the workforce in using these devices.

The Honeywell Flex XLR Image Scanner promises a better, more comfortable experience for users via an ergonomic handle. There are also multiple keypad options: new keypads with 42 and 53 keys that reduce the learning curve for users of competitive devices.

It all adds up to the tech and humans working seamlessly, boosting overall efficiency from start to finish.

Built to Perform. Built to Last.

The Honeywell Flex XLR Image Scanner’s long-range scanning capabilities are what catches most people’s eye. It’s also true that those that come for the device’s performance stay for the durability.

The device delivers increased impact resistance and a 3-meter drop rating. The rugged design means fewer handle replacements over time thanks to the following product design features:

Mobility Edge™ gives You the Advantage.

Multiple advantages, actually. Honeywell’s Mobility Edge™ Platform provides best-in-class security. So much so that it’s recognized as a trusted source by the Department of Defense.

Every operation is vulnerable to malware attacks that can bring a business to its knees. Mobility Edge™ helps safeguard devices to prevent revenue, data, and company reputation losses.

Expect the same level of security across all Mobility Edge™ Devices.
The advantages don’t stop there. Accelerated provisioning, certification, and deployment across the enterprise are also possible without sacrificing enterprise security, reliability, performance, or management features.

Mobility Edge™ is another reason to choose Honeywell for an entire end-to-end system of scanners.

Longrange Scanning Has Never Been Within Reach – Until Now

The Honeywell Flex XLR Image Scanner and its long-range scanning capabilities deliver the most when, where, and how you need it. Benefits include enhanced speed, efficiency, accuracy, safety, cost savings, and visibility. The devices are easy to deploy and manage.

As you’d expect from a company like Honeywell, there’s also a full range of accessories and migration options for a no-hitch deployment.

And while FlexRange XLR has upgraded the Honeywell CK65 Handheld Mobile Computer first, watch for it coming to other Honeywell devices soon.

Imprint Enterprises is your source for proven technology solutions from Honeywell, like the Honeywell Flex XLR Image Scanner.

Contact Imprint today to discuss your options, including how to migrate your current scanning technology. You can also email via sales@Imprint-E.com or call (855) 745-4464 today.

Moreover, a worker doesn’t need an injury to become a drag on operations. Current scanning systems can often slow performance and negatively impact the workforce due to ongoing and nagging usage and ergonomic difficulties.

One outcome is abundantly clear when viewed through warehouse performance at all levels: the need for better, faster, accurate, safe scanning of warehouse inventory. That day has arrived …

Fast, Accurate, and Safe Wearable Scanning is Job One (As well as Jobs, Two, Three, and Four)

Better technology is essential for efficient operation, order fulfillment, and inventory management.
Warehouse operations and logistic centers have three key problem areas when it comes to their current scanning needs:

1. Difficulty scanning: current wearables are not up for the job; scanners often break, causing downtime and being out of service when they are needed most.
2. Scanning distance: challenges often exist when reading racks, product labels, and pick tickets from the vantage point of fork trucks.
3. Barcode reading issues: low quality, damaged barcode readings require extra time a warehouse worker simply doesn’t have (and a warehouse operation can’t afford.)

Fortunately, the solution is literally right at your fingertips …

The Honeywell 8675i Wearable Scanner is the Answer

Advanced Technology Leads The Way. Again.

The Honeywell 8675i Wearable Scanner is outfitted with two significant technology advances. Here’s a quick overview of each:

FlexRange™ technology

In the past, handheld and some ring scanners did a decent job reading codes of near and mid-range items. But faraway inventory, especially those in stacked bins and shelves, was problematic.
Now, with FlexRange™ technology, items near and far can be scanned quickly and precisely. Smooth, fast reading from near to far (30 ft. in the air) is now not only possible but everyday doable. The 8675i enables wearable scanning in applications and environments that would have previously required a handheld device.

Adaptus™ technology:

In short, this equips the scanner to perform in demanding conditions. How demanding? Let us count the ways: harsh, cold environments. Explosive conditions. And more.

The Perfect Fit in More Ways Than One.

Naturally, the 8675i Wearable Scanner fits the needs of warehouse operations today and tomorrow. The fit also extends to the workforce, leading to faster and more thorough adoption across the enterprise.

The scanner has a flexible wearing configuration with a fast, toolless changeover from ring to glove. The strap glove secures 8675i on the back of the hand for optimal dexterity, ergonomics, and user comfort.
Its durable material/design yields a long lifespan and it consists of non-absorbent materials for easy cleaning.

Both left and right-hand versions are compatible with bar hand or conventional glove for comfort and user safety. The unit is available in one size and is highly adjustable at index finger and wrist so each worker can perform at their best.

Valuable Upgrades, Accessories, and a Connected Workforce Await

And as you’d expect from Honeywell, you can monitor and manage deployed devices via our Operational Intelligence system. In addition, support is yet one more reason to trust Honeywell as a full spectrum of Service and Maintenance options are available and scalable to your needs.

The Honeywell 8675i Wearable Scanner = Warehouse Performance Boost

Imprint Enterprises is your source for proven scanning technologies from Honeywell, like the 8675i Wearable Scanner. Contact Imprint today to discuss your options, including how to migrate your current scanning technology. You can also email via sales@Imprint-E.com or call (855) 745-4464 today.  

By upgrading your ZE500 series print engine to the ZE511 or ZE521, you can get all of this and more.

The Importance of Upgrading

The labels you print are the foundation for maintaining critical operations. From manufacturing to transportation, healthcare or a retail supply chain, the quality of your printer can determine if you’ll be getting products out in time. Avoid spending unnecessary time and money on returned freight because your machine couldn’t handle the printing.

If your industrial printer is struggling to keep up with business demands, you’ll have to spend that much time troubleshooting. That would mean putting several orders on hold, all because of an outdated printer.

Avoid misreads and no-reads with compliance labeling and precision printing with 203 dpi, 300 dpi, and 600 dpi options. Consider what this would do to enhance your business and your customer relationships with greater tracking abilities and deeper visibility. What would it take to create happy customers in your industry?

RFID Now Included in All Models

These products are used in several industries. So why not have one machine with the ability to do it all? Adaptive encoding technology creates greater flexibility to meet your customer’s needs.

Keeping Up-to-Date in Technology Saves Your Business Money

When a printer malfunctions or is outdated, it has the potential to cause label malfunctions. This can result in the rejection of shipments to your customers, causing you to possibly pay chargeback and added fees. The chargeback alone could be as high as $10,000 for just one shipment. How much is that worth to your company? What about your company’s reputation?

Your clients may have different standards that they need you to adhere to. Create happy customer relations and lasting relationships by understanding and conforming to their industry standards. Invest in having a durable industrial printer with options to cover it all.

• • Healthcare
    The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) requires a unique device identifier (UDI) on every label and it must be readable by mand and machine. The labels must be readable from manufacturing through distribution and on to patient use. These labels help to manage patient safety, accountability, and traceability. Chargebacks could be as high as $20,000
  • Transportation
    The Department of Transportation (DOT) has specific labeling requirements on shipments. Misprinted or unreadable labels can be deadly during transport. Chargebacks from a rejected shipment could be as high as $8,000.
  • Retail Supply Chain
    Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode labels are essential for transportation, logistics, inventory management, point of sale accuracy, and regulatory compliance. These labels must be readable no matter what device is being used to scan it by your customer. If the UPC barcode labels are not done just right, your company is liable for fines, chargebacks, and returned shipments. Chargebacks could be as high as $10,000.
  • Manufacturing
    In the United States, and several other countries, there are product labeling requirements as set by the US Dept of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology. When regulations are not properly maintained, it can mean hefty fines and chargebacks of rejected shipments. Chargebacks alone could be as high as $8,000.

THE ZEBRA ZE511 AND ZE521 ARE MORE THAN JUST INDUSTRIAL PRINTERS… THEY ARE INVESTMENTS THAT PAY FOR THEMSELVES SEVERAL TIMES OVER.

Zebra ZE500 series printers have several media options and applications while maintaining state-of-the-art security with PrintSecure. With a durable metal frame, easy media and ribbon loading, and backward compatibility with your current printer, they are easy to operate and maintain.

The ZE511 and ZE521 boast the Link-OS to power Zebra’s unmatched Print DNA software suite, with ongoing support and updates for years of top performance. They have a USB 2.0, RS-232 serial, 10/100 ethernet, Bluetooth 4.1, dual USB ports, and applicator interface for easy connection with optional cards. The full color touch LCD screen display is 4.3 inches that can be remotely located up to 2 meters for easy setup and monitoring.

A few other specifics for each print engine are:

• ZE511
• • 203 dpi/8 dots per mm, 18 ips/457 mm per second
  • 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional), 14 ips/356 mm per second
  • 600 dpi/24 dots per mm (optional), 6 ips/152 mm per second

• ZE521
• 203 dpi/8 dots per mm, 14 ips/356 mm per second
• 300 dpi/12 dots per mm (optional), 14 ips/356 mm per second

The Zebra ZE511 and ZE521 can provide annual cost savings as high as $10,000 in some industries. The industrial printers are made with harsh environmental conditions in mind but with easy and easy to use system. Ease your customers minds by using an industrial printer that is globally certified. Satisfied customers bring a healthy revenue to your company.ZE521

Let the ZE511 and the ZE521 do the hard work for you.

Contact us today about getting your ZE511 or ZE521.

In fact, many in-house warehouse workers don’t see the whole picture of warehouse labeling. The output, the printed labels themselves, is just a small piece of a much bigger puzzle. That’s because a successful warehouse label ecosystem features three key elements working in unison: software, hardware, and the facility itself.

The problem? Far too often those elements aren’t working in unison and that means just one small mistake can bring the entire warehouse labeling system crashing down.

Sure, you could continue not giving warehouse labeling the attention it deserves. But in doing so, your warehouse operation is losing a key competitive advantage.

In today’s world of direct fulfillment acceleration, maximizing efficiency in pick/pack/ship operations is contingent upon an up-to-date warehouse labeling system.

To help you best assess what a contemporary warehouse labeling system looks like, here are 5 signs you’ve got the right components in place …

Sign #1: Speed, Speed, and Even More Speed

A warehouse humming at top capacity always looks for ways to enhance speed, often in places and ways that may be overlooked.

The most obvious is the speed at which it takes a warehouse to pick, pack and ship.

Looking deeper, this means how fast you can pick, so when you receive an order, it can be ready quickly with delivery the same day or the next day.

That direct fulfillment, quick turnaround scenario goes sideways fast if there are visibility issues. In this example, with products in warehouses today often racked 30-45 feet high, can barcodes be read easily and correctly?

Fortunately, that answer is a yes with Imprint. Because in addition to managing the complete warehouse labeling process, we also provide the necessary barcode readers and scanners to help get the job done day in and day out.

Now there are also some speed enhancements possible that might not be within plain sight. Here’s one growing in importance and priority: the speed of data. In essence, large enterprises that leverage warehouse automation at the highest level possible.

Speed enhancements across the board like these are only possible when there is a proven warehouse labeling system and process in place.

To illustrate what this looks like consider a recent Imprint case study …

The client: one of the largest consumer product companies in the USA with a million square foot warehouse.

What Imprint did: from start to finish, this large-scale project was organized and executed in only three weeks. (And this included installing over a holiday weekend.) Multiple steps were involved, including but not limited to an overall assessment, detailed data validation, label study, production, and most importantly, installation. And through it all, Imprint made sure the labeling data was 100% accurate from beginning to end.

The results: the company hit its go-live date. As a result, this same consumer product company hired Imprint for future projects, seven more to be exact. Those warehouse labeling jobs generated over seven figures in revenue.

Sign #2: Efficiency from the Word Go

With Imprint, our installers are employees and not contractors or temps. And with thousands of successful warehouse labeling projects under our belt, there’s a constant theme throughout. And that’s this: experienced teams complete the job in less time.

In short, Imprint can do in days what in-house operations can take weeks to complete. That way, warehouse personnel can focus on their core responsibilities and not be taken off normal assignments and forced to “play out of position.”
We’ve adopted several other best practices to maximize efficiency. Here’s a small sample:

• • Installations are scheduled around regular everyday functions
  • Minimal disruption to your customer’s distribution environment
  • All tools and equipment are brought in specifically for the project

So while others may claim to boost efficiency Imprint delivers it with every labeling project.

Sign #3: Safety First, Last, and Always

The last thing any successful warehouse manager needs is to unintentionally expose any worker to unnecessary risks. But that’s exactly what happens when warehouse employees are forced to perform uncommon and infrequently performed tasks. And warehouse labeling jobs are not without risk. Especially considering labels need to be applied to racks 3-4 stories off the ground.

At Imprint, we provide fully insured and trained installation teams. That means you’ll only see those familiar with the growing complexities of properly installing labels and signs within your facility. In so doing, you’ll also reduce the risk of damaging products by those less experienced with today’s warehouse label and sign installations.

Sign #4: Unrivaled Expertise

By now we hope you see the value in trusting the most experienced professionals for your warehouse labeling and signage. At Imprint, we’ve performed thousands of warehouse labeling projects.

Our proven three-step process (proposal preparation, pre-implementation, and implementation) assures you a successful warehouse labeling outcome. We are there to provide consultation and guidance throughout the total project.

We also have a depth of understanding of all the moving parts of labeling and signing a facility.

Warehouse operators choose Imprint because of our track record of delivering speed, accuracy, and efficiency.

There are other reasons Imprint is on the shortlist for even the most challenging warehouse labeling jobs. We offer a tremendous array of digital label and sign construction options to choose from. This includes full-color printing for enhanced visual appearance and efficiency as well as custom printed, cost-effective labels and signs.

Sign #5: It all Adds Up to Savings

There’s a similarity to looking at the overall cost of a warehouse labeling project. The speculation may be that keeping the job in-house will save money. However, when things go wrong, and they will, the bottom line might be a lot more costly than you first imagined.

Why not get it right the first time with a quality provider like Imprint? We know warehouse labeling inside and out. You’ve seen as much from our first article in this series, 5 Reasons Why the Warehouse of the Future can’t depend on a Labeling System from the Past, We also shared an insightful way to spot trouble with our Warehouse Labeling Success Part 2: 3 Warning Signs That Could Sink Your Warehouse Operations article.

Bottom line, we want you to make an informed, knowledgeable choice with your warehouse labeling needs. And if you’re like thousands of other warehouse operators, you’ll choose Imprint.

Contact Imprint today to answer your most pressing questions about warehouse labeling. For more information contact sales@Imprint-E.com  or call (855) 745-4464 today.

Industrial designed printer encoders are available through Zebra Technologies for a full-scale package. The software system needed for RFID technology may even be compatible with your current system. Of course, as Zebra’s top Specialists, Imprint will help you determine what you have and need.

Zebra’s RFID Readers & Printers

RFID readers can be fixed for maximum visibility and pinpointing location throughout the warehouse. Readers also come in handheld options to extend a network’s visibility beyond the walls of the warehouse. This minimizes human input and allows for a 100% read rate on every item. RFID printers can also be obtained for a comprehensive in-house option.

Zebra Industries uses UHF – optimal processing of active and passive tags up to about 39 feet. However, UHF cannot read through metal or liquid, so thoughtful placement of the tag is necessary for an efficient process.

Fixed Readers

• • FX7500
    • Requires a hard wire connection but provides faster and more accurate reads.
    • Best for back-end applications in retails, warehouse, manufacturing, transportation, and business-class or office environments.
    • Paired with a Linux-based network.

Handheld Readers

Need a portable option? Handheld readers are an excellent option for carrying around:

• • MC3330R
    • Built on the Android platform with a large touch screen and keypad for comfortable, all-day use.
    • Best for omni-channel fulfillment, inventory management, automatic replenishment, control with receiving, trunk stock demo/sample inventory, and pharmaceutical and laboratory inventory.

• • MC3390R
    • Requires no hard wire connection.
    • Best for long-range, inventory management, item location and tracking, automatic replenishment, cross docking, and control with receiving.
  • FRD8500 Sled
    • Easily adds UHF RFID tag reading, writing, and locating abilities compatible with your Zebra TC20 RFID-ready mobile computer.
    • Best for inventory management.

Printer Encoders

• • ZT400 Series
    • Easy to manage and simple to integrate.
    • Adaptive encoding technology allows for excellent media flexibility and simple RFID calibration, eliminating complex placement guidelines.
  • ZD500R
    • RFID tag thermal desktop printer, available in direct thermal and thermal transfer models.
    • Compatible with inlays from all leading suppliers.
    • Able to be used with a variety of RFID labels and tags from small, item-level hang tags to large case and pallet labels.

RFID Software

Your current ERP, WMS, or MMS system may already be compatible for a simplified RFID integration. This allows for quicker deployment and manageability of RFID readers within a facility. Tag storage requirements range from 16-32 alpha-numeric characters up to 128KB of data per tag.

Determining Your Software

Think your current system may be compatible? Windows® Server 2003, Solaris® 9 or 10, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux® can all be integration compatible systems, but it is always best to contact a professional for specific information.

As always, if there are any questions about having the right system requirements, please contact a professional. Your company needs will vary based on the specific details of your industry and what you have already in place.

Imprint Enterprises has decades of experience in RFID solutions – from printers, readers, and tags/labels.

We will support you in making the most informed decision for your enterprise and can outfit your company with RFID technology from Zebra. Contact us to begin building your comprehensive RFID solution for your enterprise.

Honeywell understands. And so do we at Imprint Enterprises. Because what worked yesterday or even today may not work tomorrow. At least not to the expectations of management.

So to keep business, productivity and profits flowing, an upgrade to the smarter smart printer could make both business and financial sense.

4 Compelling Reasons to Consider the PM43 Series of Mid-Range Industrial Printers

The PM43 printers hit the ground running and keep running reliably, even without the need for an attached computer. All thanks to in-printer apps that directly control other devices such as scanners, scales, keyboards, and other peripherals.

These programmable PM Series smart printers deliver reliable performance for uptime assurance, quick deployment and integration, and the fastest throughput in their class. The PM Series is available in a variety of enclosure sizes and door types to fit your exact needs and uses.

Here are four advantages of the PM43 Series of Mid-Range Industrial Printers:

Rapid Deployment Today. Future Ready Tomorrow.

PM43 Printers are designed and configured with the end-user in mind. For example, to assure maximum uptime, the PM Series printers offer a user-friendly interface in more ways than one.

First, with a large, color touchscreen that’s multilingual and available in 10 different languages. Second, is the total flexibility of display options available. If desired, the display can also feature an easy-to-understand universal icon interface. Third, the touchscreen is virtually tamper-proof since it can be locked down easily.

Even better, with their user-selectable, all-in-one programming languages, the PM Series printers fit seamlessly into most IT infrastructures. The printers can be deployed quickly into existing Honeywell or mixed printer environments.

Deployment is further simplified and downtime is reduced thanks to integrated device management and diagnostic capabilities provided through the Honeywell SmartSystems™ Foundation and Wavelink Avalanche®.

Trust Honeywell to have the future in mind with the PM Series printers. They’re 100% ready for the future, with IPv6 support, plus CCX and Wi-Fi certifications.

Three Different Models. Consistent Performance Throughout

All PM Series printers feature an integrated web interface. What does that mean for your operation? The interface assures easy setup, monitoring, and configuration through a variety of devices, including handheld computers, tablets, or smartphones.

As a third-generation industrial printer platform, the rugged PM Series printers boost reliability as well as helping to reduce maintenance costs. Featuring a rugged, strong, metal construction, PM Series printers perform admirably in any number of harsh industrial environments.

PM43 Industrial Printers are an Even Smarter Business Decision

Upgrading to the PM Series of Honeywell printers has never been easier. In addition to deployment easy, rugged reliability, and productivity gains, PM Series printers come with command language support, including ZSim2, fast, and user-friendly, complete ZPL-II emulation.

Find out more about how much can be accomplished quickly, painlessly, and far more effectively with the Honeywell PM43 Series of Midrange Industrial Smart Printers.

 Make the smart choice: contact Imprint today to discuss all your device management choices and options. For more information contact sales@Imprint-E.com or call (855) 745-4464 today.