Barcodes

Barcode Printers & Scanners

A barcode setup has two basic jobs: create a readable label and capture the data from it. Start by deciding what you need to print, how many labels you produce, and where the barcode will be scanned.

Barcode Printers

Desktop thermal printers are well suited to routine label, inventory, address, and shipping applications. Higher-volume environments may need a more durable industrial printer designed for continuous use.

Consider: label size, print volume, resolution, connectivity, and whether you need direct thermal or thermal-transfer printing.

Barcode Scanners

The right scanner depends on the barcode type, reading distance, work environment, and how quickly items need to be captured.

Consider: 1D versus 2D codes, handheld or fixed use, damaged-label performance, scan distance, and connection type.

Match the Printer and Scanner to the Job

A warehouse, shipping desk, retail counter, asset-tracking station, and office labeling setup can all require different equipment. If you tell us what you are labeling, approximately how many labels you print, and where they are scanned, we can help narrow the choices.