Category: Barcode Label Printers

  • Thermal Transfer Ribbons Explained: How to Choose the Correct Ribbon Type

    When operating a thermal transfer barcode printer, choosing the right label stock is only half the equation. The ink ribbon you select determines the sharpness, chemical resistance, and long-term durability of your printed barcode. Using the incorrect thermal transfer ribbon leads to common printing issues: faint barcodes that scanners cannot read, ink that smudges when…

  • Industrial Printers vs. Desktop Printers: When Should You Upgrade?

    In warehousing, manufacturing, logistics, and retail distribution, barcode label printers are vital to daily operations. Selecting the right class of printing hardware—specifically deciding between a desktop barcode printer and an industrial barcode printer—directly impacts operational throughput, downtime risk, and long-term printing costs. While entry-level desktop printers offer low upfront costs and compact footprints, attempting to…

  • Zebra ZD220 Direct Thermal Versus Zebra ZD220 Thermal Transfer

    Zebra ZD220 Direct Thermal Versus Zebra ZD220 Thermal Transfer

    The primary difference between the Zebra ZD220 Direct Thermal (DT) and Zebra ZD220 Thermal Transfer (TT) models lies in the print mechanism, required consumables, and the long-term durability of the printed labels. Core Comparison Feature Direct Thermal (ZD220d) Thermal Transfer (ZD220t) Ribbon Requirement No ribbon. Uses heat-sensitive media. Requires ribbon (Wax, Wax-Resin, or Resin). Media…

  • Argox O4-250 Label Desktop Printer

    This new model Barcode and Label Printer from Argox is ideal for low to medium general purpose use. The O4 series offers a user friendly clamshell design that allows users to simply open the cover and easily load thermal ribbon and media. The O4-250 prints at 7 inches per second or 17.78 cm per second.…

  • New! Argox 04-250 Desktop Label Printer

  • Thermal Transfer Barcode Label Printer Argox CP-2240

    For more information on the Argox CP-2240 click here

  • Brother RJ-3150 Rugged Mobile Receipt and Label Printer

    Our RJ-3000 Series portable printers are smaller and lighter than ever before. They provide the perfect on-person device for mobile workers needing a 2” or 3” printing solution – from emergency services and field sales to delivery drivers, engineers and traffic wardens. And the RJ-3150 can print up to 3” receipts, quotes and labels on…

  • What you will need to create your own Barcode Labels.

    To print your own labels with either text or barcodes or both, you will need the following: Barcode Label Printer Barcode Software Self adhesive labels or tags Thermal Ribbon if using Thermal Transfer Printer Barcode Label Printers There are a variety of label printers available from the leading manufacturers like Argox, Honeywell (Intermec), Datamax, Zebra. Printers…