SoluWise is the authorized supplier for many quality barcode printers and thermal label printers in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Zebra, TSC, Citizen and Honeywell are just a few of the brands available. We also supply self-adhesive labels, thermal transfer ribbons, and thermal printheads, among other label printer supplies.
Contact our experts to know the right type of printer for your requirement.
Zebra Barcode Printers
At Zebra, we understand your work pressures. That’s why we purposefully make our printers with you and your job in mind
Popular Models: ZD220T, GK420T, ZT230, ZT411, ZD420t, ZD220d
Citizen Barcode Printers
Low maintenance, high performance Barcode and Label printers
Popular Models: CL-E300, CL-E321, CL-S621II, CL-S700II, CL-E720
TSC Barcode Printers
Barcode & Label Printers with high speed performance for high volume printing applications & feature rich options for compact spaces and higher reliability
Popular Models: TE200, TC210, TTP-247, MX240P, MH240, TTP-2410, ME240
Honeywell Barcode Printers
Honeywell printers means greater efficiency and lower cost. Wired and wireless solutions for all high-demand printing needs
Popular Models: PC42t, M-Class Mark II, PM43, E-Class Mark III
What is a Barcode Printer & How does it work?
Barcode Label printer is used to print barcode labels which can be put on objects. They are widely used in companies like retail, manufacturing, transport and logistics, healthcare and more.
Two main types of barcode printers are available: Direct Thermal Printers and Thermal Transfer Printers.
In Direct Thermal printers heat is used which causes the paper to turn black. For thermal transfer heat is used to melt information on the ribbon & pass it onto the label. Direct thermal printers are more affordable but when exposed to sunlight and heat, the labels can darken. Because of this reaction, these labels are only used for temporary purposes like indoor shipping labels, or temporary markings.
When your application needs a label to be readable for several years, then you will need a thermal transfer label printer. This is due to the material being “transferred” from the ribbon to the label. The required life of the label will dictate both the ribbon used and the label material used.
Paper labels and wax ribbon are the most economical for thermal transfer printing. But paper can tear and will not hold up to moisture. Wax can rub or scratch off over time. Polyester labels and a resin ribbon is the most durable combination for thermal transfer printing allowing both the label and the resin image to hold up for many years of abuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
There some steps involved in this process. Below are some of the points to consider if you're looking to print barcode labels.
- What is the size of the label you want to print? You should adjust the content as per the label size in the software you use.
- Select the type of barcode you want to print
- Make sure you have the correct software & the right settings
Yes, most barcode printer provide a software where in you can create any type of barcode you need and print it via your barcode printer.
Almost all types of printers can print barcodes. So the ability to print barcodes has more to do with the software rather than the printer itself. But barcode printers are specifically designed to make it easier to print barcodes in bulk, and they are shipped with the required software which simplifies barcode printing.
A barcode printer & thermal printer can mean the same thing. Thermal printing is the technology used in all barcode printers to print labels. Thermal technology uses heat to transfer the image on to the label. Thermal printer is also sometimes referred to as the printer to print labels without the use of ink ribbons i.e. the printing is burned directly onto to the special coated labels with using any ribbons.
Most barcode printer manufacturers provide a software along with the printer which is free to use. Some of the well-known barcode printing software are Bartender Labeling Software, Nice Labels, Zebra Designer (works with Zebra printers).
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