What you need to know and consider when choosing the right barcode/label printer.

Buying and operating a barcode label printer can be expensive and time consuming for a company, particularly for the person who are first time invest in barcode printer. Where are lots of decisions to make all at once, but the most important one is to start off with the project and continuous run the project. The AIDC market has some very good honest dealers who are not only selling the printer but also support after sell and some who are just trade the printer without after sales service.

It’s easy to buy the wrong thing, but very difficult to sort out later.  You can’t get your money back from someone who has disappeared and your printer may become "White Elephant", who will sit down in your office and taking up the rental space from you. Always remember, no barcode manufacturer makes just only one model in their factory.  Make sure you select the correct configuration and correct part number, just a single digit different in the part number may cost the price huge different after the currency conversation. Below is the specification for you to take note on buying barcode label printer.

Printing Volume vs speed vs label size

Mobile printer is only recommended for small volume printing and label size smaller than the 30mm in height with volume not more than 3000pcs/day.

Desktop printer is recommended to the label size which is smaller than 30mm in height and printing volume at below 5000pcs/day. You may need to prepare for 1 whole day time for printing up to 5000 pcs label include the label and ribbon changing time.

Industrial grade printer is recommended to the any label size and any printing volume. Comparatively high speed to Desktop printer and bigger label take up roll allow high speed printing and lower label changing frequency.

To be continuous…