Barcode Label Printers

Barcode label printers allow for a wide range of label materials to be printed at varying speeds with excellent print quality. There are a wide range of barcode label printers available from Zebra, Datamax, Intermec, TEC and Sato.


There are two types of barcode label printer:
  • Direct Thermal - Uses heat sensitive paper labels to produce black text, barcodes & images, the print lasts 6 - 12 months before fading unless exposed to direct sunlight.

  • Thermal Transfer - Uses standard paper or synthetic labels with an ink ribbon to produce a permanent print (most thermal transfer printers will also allow direct thermal printing).


Sub Categories
Desktop Barcode Printers Desktop Barcode Printers Small foot print, plastic construction, small label roll and ribbon, 104mm per sec print speed. Some printers are direct thermal only, others thermal transfer and direct thermal. 500 - 1,000 labels per day depending on the label size.
Medium Volume Barcode Printers Medium Volume Barcode Printers With a 104mm print width, thermal transfer and direct thermal operation, adjustable label sensors and 152mm per second print speed. Built with a metal frame construction they can accommodate a full size roll of labels and ribbons.
Industrial Barcode Printers Industrial Barcode Printers Thermal transfer and direct thermal operation, metal construction, full size label roll and ribbon, up to 300mm per sec print speed. Up to 100,000 labels per day. Prices from £699.00.
Colour Printers Colour Printers Print labels in full colour using inkjet technology. Desktop and industrial versions available.
Onsite Maintenance Contracts, Installation and Training Onsite Maintenance Contracts, Installation and Training Onsite maintenance contracts with a choice of response times to minimise production downtime.
Mobile Printers Mobile Printers Lightweight, direct thermal printers with a choice of 48, 70 and 104mm print widths. Can either be worn on a users belt or with a shoulder strap. Choice of Bluetooth or 802.11b wireless connectivity.
RFID Printers RFID Printers Able to program RFID tag labels and print using thermal transfer technology at the same time. Options available from desk top and industrial printer ranges. Prices from £1085.00.
Interface Cables & Print Servers Interface Cables & Print Servers Choose from a selection of interface cables or print servers to connect your printer to a computer or network
Print Heads Print Heads A variety of print heads available, manufacturer branded to ensure maximum print quality and print head life.
Rewinders-Dispensers Rewinders-Dispensers Label rewinders allow labels to automatically re-wound onto a roll after printing. Label dispensers assist label application, by detecting when a label is taken and peeling and presenting the next label. Prices from £250.00.
Stand alone printing Stand alone printing Separate keyboard / display unit allows different label designs to be selected and printed without the need for a PC. Keyboard display unit price £129.00.