
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).
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Colour Printers | Print labels in full colour using inkjet technology. Desktop and industrial versions available. |
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Onsite Maintenance Contracts, Installation and Training | Onsite maintenance contracts with a choice of response times to minimise production downtime. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Interface Cables & Print Servers | Choose from a selection of interface cables or print servers to connect your printer to a computer or network |
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Print Heads | A variety of print heads available, manufacturer branded to ensure maximum print quality and print head life. |
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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. |
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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. |

Barcode Label Printers
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