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General Barcode Information

Barcode Labeling Printers

• Intermec
• Zebra
• Datamax
• TEC

Thermal Transfer Printers/Direct Thermal Printers

These are used as stand-alone barcode printers or as a print engine within the print-and-apply labeling machines and barcode labeling systems.

There are two thermal printing methods: direct thermal and thermal transfer. Each method uses a thermal printhead that applies heat to the surface being marked. Thermal transfer printing uses a heated ribbon to produce durable, long-lasting images on a wide variety of materials. No ribbon is used in direct thermal printing, which creates the image directly on the printed material. Direct thermal media is more sensitive to light, heat and abrasion, which reduces the life of the printed material.

Thermal label printers are ideal for bar code printing because they produce accurate, high-quality images with excellent edge definition. Thermal printers are engineered to print within tight tolerances and to produce the exact bar widths that successful bar code printing and scanning require. Each technology can produce one- and two-dimensional bar code svmbologies, graphics and text at the same print resolutions and speeds.

Thermal transfer printers can accept a wider variety of media than direct thermal models, including paper, polyester, and polypropylene materials. Thermal transfer printers can create extremely durable wristbands, asset tags, and certification labels, in addition to common labels, tags, and tickets. The specific label material and ribbon must be carefully matched to ensure print performance and durability.

Trident Computer Barcode Division

Trident Computer is proud to be an Intermec IPSP. As such we are one of a very small list of approved service providers on Intermec equipment. What does this mean to you? As an IPSP we have access to new Intermec parts and whole units at the best discounts available. Our technicians are factory trained with all the best tools, tips, and manuals that are available.

We can offer Depot repair of your Barcode equipment, or if you are in a 100 mile radius of our office we can offer on site repair. Please call for details and maintenance contract details.

• All makes and models of Barcode Printers
• All makes and models of Barcode Readers
• All makes and models of Mobile Computers
• All types of Media

Call us for any of your Barcode needs!