Select a barcode printer

Zebra barcode printers are known for their reliable quality. Durable and well-known in the world. Its lightweight and metal casing not only can be easily moved, but also can resist the harsh environment. With its new built-in rewind function, the printed label can be retracted inside the reel to avoid contamination.
How should the user choose a bar code printer suitable for his application? When selecting a bar code printer, consider the following issues:
• Number of prints • Size of the label • Content of the label • Speed ​​of printing • Number of applications in different industries If you need to print more than 1,000 labels per day, you need a strong, high-volume Xi II printer with a metal case. For a smaller number of prints, a desktop personal printer series such as S500, S300, etc. can be used.
A typical bar code printer can print a 4" X6" tag, which is in line with the current shipping label specifications. You can also flexibly print out different sizes of labels according to your needs. If you want to print wider labels, you can choose between 170Xi II and 220Xi II models.
Content If you only need to print bar codes and text, a general bar code printer is sufficient. However, if you need to print different barcodes (such as product number) or text (such as shipping labels) for each label and do not want to stop printing halfway, you will need a printer with a 32-bit processor, which can greatly improve the Productivity. In addition, if you want to print high-quality images on labels, you may consider using 300dpi printheads for better results.
Different speed printers have different printing speeds, depending on the user's speed requirements. General bar code printers print at 2"-6" per second, while higher-speed printers (such as the Xi II series) can print 8" to 12" per second. If you need to print a large number of tags in a short time, High-speed printers are more suitable.
Printers that are used on the production line or in warehouses should be more sturdy in models with a metal casing, such as the 105Se and xi II series; and desktop personal printers such as S500, S300, etc. can be selected at the point of sale or office because It requires less space and is easy to move.
Zebra bar code printers have a good performance in terms of printing effect and speed, but there are still customers who have problems printing due to ignoring certain steps. In fact, most problems can be avoided.
The most common problem with zebra printers is the deviation of the print position. The user should pay attention to the need to adjust the size of the required label when printing or printing labels of different sizes for the first time, otherwise the position of the print will be deviated. In fact, the label size adjustment is very simple, each type of zebra printers are equipped with automatic adjustment function, the user simply press the correction key on the control panel, the printer will automatically detect the size of the label to ensure the print position Accurate.
Another common problem is that the bottom liner of the label is too thick to allow the printer's sensor to detect the size of the label. When encountering the above situation, the user should use a thin label on the backing paper. Of course, the use of the label paper provided by Zebra is the most ideal, and it can greatly reduce the print damage caused by poor label quality.