A proper barcode label helps you and your clients ensure compliance standards are met within industry standards while managing and tracking inventory from beginning to end.

Zebra Technologies and Imprint Enterprises are here to help you understand the 7 ways Zebra Certified Supplies can help you achieve your business goals, no matter your industry.

1 – Zebra Certified Supplies Stick to Surfaces

Not all labels are equal in quality. Zebra guarantees the staying power of their labels, so labels don’t slide or peel during handling. Need something that can be easily removed? Zebra has that option too.

2 – Zebra Certified Supplies Averts Pricey Damage

3 – Zebra Certified Supplies Lowers Expenses

Zebra labels are designed to eliminate extra carrying costs, waste, and manual workarounds. You can order labels as you need them or set an automated restock before you run out.

4 – Zebra Certified Supplies Won’t Jam

Zebra supplies go through rigorous testing for consistent quality. The label rolls don’t squeeze out adhesive while printing, which can cause your printer to jam. This testing averts costly printing disruptions in your workplace.

5 – Zebra Certified Supplies Remain Legible

The core function of a barcode label is to provide information on what a product is and where it goes. Zebra labels won’t fade, and the barcodes won’t rub off.

6 – Zebra Certified Supplies Work in Tough Environments

Zebra labels are tested in the harshest conditions, using specialized equipment to rate durability to outdoor elements, abrasion, harsh chemicals, and extreme temperatures. These labels can handle heat, cold, dust, and dampness.

7 – Zebra Certified Supplies Prevents Interruptions

Consistent materials mean not having to stop and adjust your printer settings for different label sensitivity. Productivity can increase with up to 40 hours per week saved in worker time, and printing time can be reduced by up to 15%.

The Quality You Want from the Experts You Need

Zebra Technologies is an expert in the barcoding technology field with their rigorous testing of their own products and is one of the largest converters of barcode labels in the USA. Customers who have switched from overengineered and underperforming labels to Zebra Certified Supplies have seen up to $800,000 in savings per year with 68% greater printing output.

A Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra, Imprint Enterprises has the specialists to help you determine what your business needs to step forward, while considering future possibilities. At Imprint, it is about the relationship, not the sale.

Whichever barcode design your company needs, it’s always best to consult with an expert that can help answer any questions you have on the use of the different barcode labels.

Download the Media & Supplies Catalog and Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s barcode labeling solutions that are best for you.

The answer is: GO Zebra Trade-In. With this program you can “swap setbacks for savings” by trading in old equipment for rebates towards new equipment. 

​TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE GO ZEBRA TRADE-IN PROGRAM?

​Think of how when you are ready to upgrade your phone or turn in your leased or used vehicle. You’ve been using them for a while. They were great when you first bought them, but over time their functionality has been reduced by normal ware-and-tear not to mention their technology is now outdated. You want the newer model, but you know there’s a cost associated. Unless there’s an exchange program that assists with those new costs. GO Zebra Trade-In program is essentially the same arrangement but with your enterprise’s devices (think tablets and scanners, as examples). You bring in your old devices (regardless of brand, by the way), and Zebra gives you a cash rebate to put towards the purchase of new devices. Additionally, Zebra then recycles the old devices, thereby reducing landfill waste. As they put it, it’s a “win for you, your wallet, and the environment.”

WHAT EXACTLY CAN I RETRUN AND GET A REBATE FOR?​

WHAT IS THE PROCESS? WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?​

Zebra recognizes that staying ahead of your competition requires mobile computers and tablets that are beyond their predecessors’ class of intelligence. Those computers and tablets need to be able to shave time off processes, assist in better decision-making, and stand up to the daily grind. All of this is why Zebra has a list of eligible mobile computers and tablets that you can get a rebate for when you turn in your old ones. Similarly, you need scanners that are ready for action in the production line, hospital or stock room, etc. Your scanners need to capture data the first time and every time after. As such, Zebra has included in its Trade-In program the exchange of qualified scanners for the next generation of scanners.

It's time. Out with the old and in with the new. ​

Who knows just how much downtime all those old devices and technology have really been costing you? Even without the exact figures, you know the benefits to having updated devices is invaluable to your business operations. Rather than worry about the cost, figure out how many devices you may have to trade in and what that translates to in rebates to put toward newer and better technology. You can head here to submit a form and see how much you can save by using the GO Zebra Trade-In Program or contact us and we can help you.

This final blog of a three-part series covers which large format industrial printers have reached End of Life (EOL), and which large format industrial printers are ideal replacement options. Follow this link if you didn’t catch the first blog in the series, defining EOL and Zebra’s unique GO Zebra Trade-In Program.

End of Life (EOL) is when a manufacturer stops making a specific product, stops making replacement parts, and stops servicing the product. As newer versions of a product come out because of technological advancements or competitive pressure, older products become obsolete and phased out.

End of Life for Xi4 Series Printers

The following large format Zebra industrial printers are nearing their EOL:

• • • 170Xi4

    • 140Xi4

    • 110Xi4

This means that service and support will no longer be available soon and replacement parts will be harder to obtain as time goes on. Considered cutting-edge at the time of release, technological advancements have made these large format industrial printers slower than new releases, impacting operational effectiveness and productivity.

Large Format Industrial Printer Upgrade Options

The ZT600 Series large format industrial printers provide an enhanced user-friendly design with future-ready adaptability, come with a Print DNA Software Suite and Zebra OneCare™, and have micro-consistent printing for small labels.

The Zebra ZT620 is a direct replacement for the Zebra 170Xi4, printing at a rate up to 12 IPS (305 mm per second). Specifications include:

• • • 6.6” (168 mm) maximum print width
    • Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
    • Side-loading supply path
    • Linear and 2D Barcode printing, RFID
    • Thin film printhead with E3™ Element Energy™ Equalizer
    • Serial, USB 2.0 port, Gigabit Ethernet, USB Host (2), and Bluetooth 4.0
    • Optional Parallel, 802.11ac, Applicator Port, and IPv6
    • 1 GB Standard RAM
    • 2 GB Standard Flash
    • 4.3” full color touch display
    • Simplified icon menu navigation

Trade in Your Xi4 Series for the ZT600 Series Today

Zebra helps businesses manage the expense of upgrading their large format industrial printer fleet with their GO Zebra Trade-In Program. Refreshing your printer fleet doesn’t have to be a costly venture to keep your business up to date with the latest technological trends that minimize downtime and ensure front line efficiency.

Zebra Technologies is an award-winning company and Imprint Enterprises is a trusted partner for Zebra. They bring you good, better, and best options to help your business step forward while considering future possibilities. Ensuring the long-term use of your entire barcode labeling system 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 barcode labeling solutions that are best for you.

In this second blog of a three-part series, we will cover which intermediate industrial printers have reached End of Life (EOL), and which industrial printers are ideal replacement options. Follow this link if you didn’t catch the first blog defining EOL and Zebra’s unique GO Zebra Trade-In Program.

End of Life (EOL) is when a manufacturer stops making a specific product, stops making replacement parts, and stops servicing the product. As newer versions of a product come out because of technological advancements or competitive pressure, older products become obsolete and phased out.

Which Intermediate Industrial Printers are at End of Life

The following Zebra industrial printers are past their EOL:

• • • 105SL
    • 105SL Plus
    • S4M

This means that service and support is no longer available and replacement parts will be harder to obtain as time goes on. Considered cutting-edge at the time of release, technological advancements have made these industrial printers slower than the newer models, impacting operational effectiveness.

Industrial Printer Upgrade Option

The Zebra ZT510 is a direct replacement for the ZT105SL Plus, printing at a rate up to 12 IPS (305 mm per second) with a fast processor for complex graphics. Other specifications include:

• • • Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
    • USB, Serial, Gigabit Ethernet, and Bluetooth® LE
      • • Optional Bluetooth 4.0, USB Host, IPv6
    • Thin film printhead with E3TM Element EnergyTM Equalizer
    • Backlit, multi-line display, intuitive menu, easy-to-use keypad, password protection
    • 512 MB RAM memory
      • • 2 GB on-board linear Flash memory
    • 4.09” (104 mm) maximum print width
    • Prints linear barcodes and 2D barcodes
    • Media rewind and cutter
    • Energy Star® qualified

The Zebra ZT231 is a direct replacement for the Zebra S4M, printing at a rate up to 12 IPS (203 mm per second). Other specifications include:

• • • Thermal transfer and direct thermal printing
    • USB 2.0, RS-232 Serial port, 10/100 Ethernet, and USB Host
      • • Optional 802.11ac, Applicator interface
    • Thin film printhead with E3TM Element EnergyTM Equalizer
    • 4.3” color resistive touch screen with intuitive menu
      • • 256 MB SDRAM memory
    • 256 MB on-board linear Flash memory
    • 4.09” (104 mm) maximum print width
    • Linear and 2D Barcode printing
    • Bi-fold media door
    • Energy Star® certified

Out with the Old, In with the New

Zebra helps businesses manage the expense of upgrading their intermediate industrial printer fleet with their GO Zebra Trade-In Program. Refreshing your printer fleet doesn’t have to be a costly venture to keep your business up to date with the latest technological trends to minimize downtime and ensure front line efficiency.

Zebra Technologies is an award-winning company and Imprint Enterprises is a trusted partner for Zebra. They bring you good, better, and best options to help your business step forward while considering future possibilities. Ensuring the long-term use of your entire barcode labeling system 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 barcode labeling solutions that are best for you.

Technological advancements create new and improved versions of the products you use. As advancements are made, old tech becomes obsolete often taking products out of service as they can no longer support the newer software programs. This can make your old industrial printer run slow as the software can no longer update, impacting your warehouse efficiency and, ultimately, your profit margin.

In this three-part blog series, we will cover what End of Life (EOL) is, why products reach EOL, Zebra’s exceptional Trade-In Program, and which Zebra industrial printers are at or near EOL with upgradeable options.

Technology is an ever-evolving situation for business owners. As new models of products are released, older models become obsolete even if they still work. Newer versions of software help enhance security and speed, often needing newer models of products that can handle the support the software needs to efficiently run.

Zebra helps businesses manage the expense of upgrading technology with their unique Trade-In Program. Refreshing your industrial printer fleet doesn’t have to be a costly venture to keep your business up to date with the latest technological trends and mandate requirements.

What Does End of Life Mean?

End of Life (EOL) is when a manufacturer stops making a specific product, stops making replacement parts, and stops servicing the product. As newer versions of a product come out because of technological advancements or competitive pressure, older products become less profitable for the manufacturer.

When a product reaches EOL, it becomes harder to find replacement parts as those are also no longer manufactured. Service support from a trusted expert becomes limited and compatibility with newer devices is limited. Software is no longer updated for old devices, creating security risks.

The amount of downtime an industrial barcode printer at EOL can cause will have a negative impact on profitability, functionality, and efficiency. An entire facility can come to a grinding halt when the technology that supports operations ceases to work. What is that cost to your business?

Industrial Printer End of Life

Industrial printer EOL dates will vary, depending upon items such as:

• • • Component availability
    • Technological advancements
    • Profitability
    • Compatibility with other technological devices
    • Software compatibility
    • Environmental sustainability

The older an industrial barcode printer is, the harder it becomes to update their logic boards and power supplies. Security becomes a major risk factor when the software can no longer be updated against the latest malware. The longer your business waits to upgrade its industrial printers, the greater the impact on efficiency and functionality.

Replacing End of Life (EOL) industrial barcode printers isn’t always cheap and can sometimes lead to having old printers cluttering up your storage. That is one reason why Zebra Technologies created the GO Zebra Trade-In Program. 

Regardless of the brand you currently own, you can trade in your old industrial printers for a cash rebate of up to $650 that can be applied towards the purchase of newer Zebra industrial printers. Zebra recycles the old devices, reducing landfill waste. It is a “win for you, your wallet, and the environment.”

Zebra’s industrial printers are designed to be self-reliant and durable, from set-up to performance-enhancing Print DNA software. Their industrial printers utilize the latest in technology to deliver autonomy, intelligence, and security to provide you peace of mind and protection.

Refresh Your Printer Fleet

Stay tuned for the next blog in this EOL series. It will address what intermediate industrial barcode printers are at or near EOL and the available options for upgrading.

Zebra Technologies is an award-winning company and Imprint Enterprises is a trusted partner for Zebra. They bring you good, better, and best options to help your business step forward while considering future possibilities. Ensuring the long-term use of your entire industrial barcode printing fleet 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 industrial barcode printing options that are best for you.

Read on for highlights of the topics addressed in this webinar replay or go directly to Increase Performance and Reduce Downtime with Honeywell Printer Edge™ to watch the replay.

Honeywell’s Printer Edge™ Overview

Honeywell continually strives to enhance the technology of their devices that help your business performance. Honeywell’s Printer Edge™ is a comprehensive printer platform designed to enhance the productivity within your warehouse with ease. The CPU, operating system, and software of printers are now created so that you can easily navigate programming different printers.

Mark provides a general overview of powerful solutions that Printer Edge™ can provide:

• • • Easy to use with intuitive interfaces
    • High performance for improved printer accuracy
    • Enhanced security features to reduce risks
    • Single software toolkit with automated processes

Printers on the Platform

Mark provides a list of specific printers that have Printer Edge™ installed on them:

• • • Industrial printers
    • Desktop printers
    • Mobile printers
    • Common add-on accessories for some printers
      • • Wi-Fi 6 & BT V5.2
        • RFID
        • I/O Cards

Printer Software

Honeywell’s Printer Edge™ provides a seamless integration with new and legacy printing solutions. The software is designed to provide simplicity of a single operating system with easy setup of a single software toolkit. This reduces the need for extensive installation, implementation, and training within your facility.

Mark provides a brief discussion about the software toolkit of Printer Edge™:

Integration

• • • • Multiplatform SDK
      • SmartParse
      • Smart Printing

Management

• • • • Operational Intelligence
      • SOTI Connect
      • Remote Control

Provisioning

• • • • PrintSet 5
      • Print Set MC
      • USB Staging

Security

• • • • Features
      • Manual

Lifecycle Support

Honeywell offers software support through the lifecycle of its printers and into end-of-life (EOL) stages. Mark provides a brief description of the software support provided with Printer Edge™:

• • • Phase 1: Active support
    • Phase 2: Post EOL FW support
    • Phase 3: FW support EOL

Webinar Wrap-Up

Honeywell is an industry leader in barcode printing equipment and software, with Imprint Enterprises working as their Platinum Performance Partner. The webinar is completed with Mark answering the following questions:

• • • With Printer Edge™ in the software, are there any limitations to the number of printers you can control?
    • Is there a need to use either Honeywell’s printer software or windows version SOTI, or can you use both?
    • When it comes to the screens that are given in that printer control, what will people see? What is some of the information that you’ll get from Printer Edge™?

Watch the Webinar Replay

Not all software is created with the end-user in mind. Each industry has specific needs and demands on what their printing software must be able to handle. Honeywell is an industry leader, incorporating the latest technological advancements in barcode printing software to meet your specific needs for any industry.

Honeywell has been a technological innovator for decades, using their products to help others streamline operations. From fast, simple solutions to planning long-term sustainability, the specialists at Imprint Enterprises can help you understand what you need.

Watch the webinar replay, Increase Performance and Reduce Downtime with Honeywell Printer Edge™. The experts are there to help you and your business. If you have questions, Contact Imprint Enterprises today.

Read on for highlights of the topics addressed in this webinar replay or go directly to Enhance Mobility, Improve Productivity, and Boost Accuracy with Zebra Mobile Printers to watch the replay.

Target Verticals and Workflows

Zebra is always working on greater technologies that help improve productivity in different businesses. Mobile printers can help employees that are dealing with customers, inventory, and packaging to enhance their own productivity, making their own lives easier in and out of the workplace.

John provides greater detail on use cases that employees are doing in docks and beyond:

• • • Retail
    • Manufacturing/Warehouse
    • Transportation & Logistics
    • Healthcare
    • Field Service
    • State & Local Government

Trends in Warehousing

Business Challenges

Businesses themselves are experiencing some pain points that range from complex to simple. John addresses the most common pain points in:

• • • Operations
    • IT
    • Technology

Zebra Resources Available to You

Zebra offers a suite of software applications that are built right into the printers, providing the ability to optimize printer performance throughout the lifetime of the printer. John provides greater detail of the following resources:

Zebra’s Mobile Printer Portfolio

Overall, Zebra has a variety of thermal printer options for different workflows in any capacity. The mobile printers, today’s focus, provide unique mobile capabilities as the printers are palm-sized and average around 1 pound.

Mobile printers offer the same printing capabilities as desktop printers but at the point of application. Zebra’s mobile printers can create a complete portable solution. John describes the following mobile printers, future plans, and more:

• • • ZQ600 Plus Series
    • ZQ500 Series
    • ZQ300 Plus Series
    • Accessories for mobile printers
    • Mobile printer tools

Webinar Wrap-Up

Zebra Technologies and Imprint Enterprises have the tools, knowledge, and expertise to help you move forward with the future of mobile printing technology. Bob and John complete the webinar by answering the following questions:

• • • Are the batteries hot-swappable or is that something to avoid?
    • Is there a direct-connect USB or other connectivity options?
    • Is there a specialty class of labels for mobile printers versus desktop printers?
    • Are there any specific use cases that come to mind with mobile printers where somebody had a unique way of using them or really solved the business problem?

Watch the Webinar Replay

Integrating or updating your mobile printing solutions does not have to be overly complicated. Zebra has good, better, and best options to match your budget and your company needs. Zebra is the expert in the barcode media industry with phenomenal capacity and expert engineers that pave the way forward.

With 32 years of experience and product knowledge, Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra Technologies. Imprint is an industry-leading provider of barcode printers, scanners, verifiers, software, RFID, labeling, and warehouse labeling systems, as well as repair and maintenance solutions.

Watch the webinar replay, Enhance Mobility, Improve Productivity, and Boost Accuracy with Zebra Mobile Printers. The experts are there to help you and your business. If you have questions, contact Imprint Enterprises today.

Read on for highlights of the topics addressed in this webinar replay or go directly to, Honeywell Media – Getting the Most Out of Your Honeywell Printers to watch the replay.

Understanding Flexography Printing

When getting estimates on labels, it is important to know the basics, such as label width, length, and orientation. The width goes across the printer and the length is the right side of the label as it comes out of the printer. The orientation of the label is referred to as vertical or horizontal.

Rich provides greater detail on the label terminology used. He then goes on to explain:

• • • Flexography (Flexo) Basics
    • Platemaking
    • Tags & Butt Cuts
    • Dies (Tooling)
    • And more

Understanding Thermal Printing

• • • Label & Tag Sensing Options
    • Direct Thermal (Duratherm) & Common Applications
    • Thermal Transfer (Duratran) & Common Applications
    • Thermal Transfer Ribbons
    • ThermaMAX Ribbons

Capabilities of Honeywell Media

Honeywell has multiple capabilities, including 20 presses that Imprint uses to meet your needs. There is a range of colors that can be printed as an overlay to provide a full spectrum of graphics, in various sizes. Rich continues by providing information on the following capabilities of Honeywell media printing:

• • • Printing
    • Finishing
    • Specialty
    • Technical Services Offered
    • Testing Provided in Lab
    • Co-Engineering of Labels and Printers
    • Stocking Locations

Honeywell Resources Available to You 

Honeywell has a variety of resources available through Imprint, whether you are getting a new application or are looking for specific materials. Rich provides an overview of the specific resources that Honeywell offers for label printing needs:

• • • Sample Program

    • Application Briefs

      • • Food Traceability

        • Industrial Manufacturing

    • Product Profiles

    • Recommended Printer Supplies Based on Industry

    • Label, Tag, and Ribbon Reference

Honeywell Programs Available

Honeywell has programs available to help make processes easier for your business, from the previously mentioned sample program to label printing programs, to label replenishment programs. Rich provides brief detail about each of the following programs:

• • • Stocking Program
    • Printhead Replacement Program
    • 90/180 Day Inventory Agreement
    • Replenishment Agreement
    • Blanket Agreement
    • Quick Comparison Guide
    • Leading Product Informational Sheets

Webinar Wrap-Up

Honeywell is an industry leader in barcode media and products, with Imprint Enterprises working as their Platinum Performance Partner. Bob and Rich complete the webinar by answering the following questions:

• • • Do all the product sites have the same capabilities?
    • Do you have or sell any UL-recognized materials?
    • Do you have the ability to perform material testing for applications?
    • What type of specific stocking programs do you have?
    • Do you remember the most famous label your company has created?
    • Does Imprint have any unique use cases?

Watch the Webinar Replay

Your barcode label is the backbone of your shipment, telling the receiver what it is that they are receiving. If the barcode label is not readable, it can create the possibility of chargebacks or fines. And if you run out of labels, it can create major delays and negatively impact your bottom line.

Honeywell has been a technological innovator for decades, using their products to help others streamline operations. From fast, simple solutions to planning long-term sustainability, the specialists at Imprint Enterprises can help you understand what you need.

Watch the webinar replay, Honeywell Media – Getting the Most Out of Your Honeywell Printers. The experts are there to help you and your business.  If you have questions, Contact Imprint Enterprises today.

In this second webinar, Bob Conti, President of Imprint Enterprises, Paul Cecchin, Senior Channel Manager with Zebra Technologies, and Lee Stevens Senior Sales Engineer with Seagull Scientific, discuss barcoding and system integration to ease the scanning and printing of barcode labels.

Read on for some of the topics addressed in this webinar replay or go directly to Barcodes for Business – 201 to watch it now.

Workflow Optimization

Data can be analyzed as it flows back and forth, with real-time location solutions. It starts with how the barcode labels are printed, using software applications such as BarTender®. The quality and strength of the scan engine used, the devices used to scan the barcodes, will determine how quickly and efficiently the barcodes are read.

Paul discusses

• • • • The various equipment used to scan and print barcodes
      • Android operating systems
      • Mobility DNA
      • Different use cases
      • How Imprint Enterprises, a premier partner with Zebra, has the knowledge to understand business needs

It’s Not Just About Encoding

Barcode Data Usage

Barcode data helps businesses understand how often products are selected from their warehouses. Business can use this information to assess inventory levels, locations of items, and if items need to be rearranged according to their demand: e.g. top shelf verses eye level for easier picking.

• • •  Paul addresses how the needs of the barcode software and equipment are dependent upon the use case for each business
    • Bob discusses how some use cases include regulatory requirements for certain industries that determine their barcode data usage, such as food manufacturing with best buy dates
    • Imprint Enterprises helps to walk businesses through their processes to help train and educate them on how to manage barcode data and the devices needed
    • Bob and Lee mention the difference between internal and external uses in barcode data and the management of their data

Barcode Library Management

• • •  Lee discusses how the management of a barcode label library can impact the quality and accuracy of barcode labels
      • • For example, accidentally getting an old label instead of the new design
    • The more labels a business has, the more of a problem management can become if not using a proper library system

Business Needs Determine Software & Equipment

Workflows will have an impact on what type and how much equipment a business will need for barcode labeling. The outcomes desired will impact the solutions to reach that outcome.

• • • Paul discusses how different scenarios will affect what type of equipment will be best
      • • What a company is trying to accomplish and possible improvements
    • Lee mentions how constraints can impact the effectiveness of barcode systems and equipment
    • Data sources can impact this determination
      • • Where is the data source?
        • How is the data source structured?
        • How frequently is the data refreshed?
        • And more

Webinar 201 Wrap-Up

Business processes will impact the barcode software and equipment a business will need to become more efficient while maintaining regulations and requirements within their industry. Imprint Enterprises understands how barcoding software and hardware works into every industry and what solutions are more effective.

• • • Bob discusses how each business has their own goal, which Imprint considers, along with budgetary and process requirements
    • Lee advises businesses to be open to opportunities that software improvements can provide
    • Paul shares that Zebra has a trade-in program for businesses that need to upgrade their equipment in the future
    • Bob discusses how you can scale your software and equipment as your business grows

Watch the Webinar Replay

Integrating systems and hardware do not have to be a complex problem. Imprint Enterprises, partnering with Zebra Technologies and Seagull Scientific can help guide you through where you are today and where you want to go in the future. There is a team of experts that understand the aspects of barcoding software and equipment, to provide efficient solutions.

Watch the webinar Barcodes for Business – 201. The experts are there to help you understand the basics. If you have questions, you can always Contact Imprint Enterprises today.

In this first of three Webinars, Bob Conti, President of Imprint Enterprises, Paul Cecchin, Senior Channel Manager with Zebra Technologies, and Lee Stevens Senior Sales Engineer with Seagull Scientific, discuss the basics of what the average barcode is, why barcodes are important, and how they’re created.

They finish this webinar discussing some of the products and materials that are used to improve the functionality and life of barcode labels, and why the ability to scan barcodes is important.

Read on for some of the topics addressed in this webinar replay or go directly to Barcodes for Business – 101 to watch it now.

What is a Barcode?

The core function of a barcode label is to communicate information on what a product is and where it goes. As technology advances, more businesses are using barcodes as it is a quick and easy way to communicate information.

• • • Lee discusses how unique identifiers encode information into a barcode strip, providing product information
    • Paul and Lee discuss how barcodes can be used

Why are Barcodes Important?

• • • Lee discusses how the barcode converts information into action
    • Paul addresses inventory management

How are Barcodes Created?

Zebra Enterprises teams up with data creators like Seagull Scientific to create barcode labels that are encoded with the information needed. There are different forms of coding that are addressed in future webinars.

• • • Paul addresses how barcode printing equipment and mobile computing products are better equipped to handle business needs than a run of the mill laser printer
      • • Sense, Analyze, Act
    • Lee discusses the capabilities of the equipment used will impact the barcode label design
      • • Size of the barcode impacts the size of the label
        • Industrial printing that runs 24/7 versus individual printing for grocery stores
        • The feedback loop

What Products and Materials are Used?

• • • Bob discusses how Imprint can analyze your business needs to determine what would best suit your business
    • Printing on store bought sheet labels vs printing labels using barcoding equipment and software
    • Environmental impacts on different types of labels and equipment
      • • Moisture
        • Adhesiveness
        • And more
    • Lee addresses how needing more than one form of label will impact your needs
    • Bob defines differences between
      • • Thermal transfer and direct-thermal transfer materials
        • The three different types of ribbons involved in printing
        • Printing on paper verses a film

Why is Scanning Important?

Scanning barcode labels is how the information from a barcode label is accessed. Capturing the data requires having the proper equipment to do this successfully.

• • • Good, Better, Best options
    • Paul discusses the use case of scanning equipment
    • The distance from the barcodes will impact the scanning equipment needed
    • Bob mentions how rules and regulations will impact how businesses use equipment

You do not need a special degree to understand the aspects of barcode labels and the related products and materials. Imprint Enterprises is a partner with both Zebra and Seagull Scientific and can help guide you through what your business needs today that can grow with you. There is a team of experts that understand the aspects of barcoding and can provide efficient solutions.

Watch the webinar Barcodes for Business – 101. The experts are there to help you understand the basics. If you have questions, you can always Contact Imprint Enterprises today.