Hardware

To build the perfect data tracking solution for your business, labelsol also offers a wide range of barcode scanner (handy terminals) and barcode printers from leading manufacturer, including:

• Zebra (US)
• Sato (Japan)
• Denso (Japan)
• Symbol (US)
• TSC (Taiwan)
• Unitech (Taiwan)
• etc

Barcode Reader/ Barcode Scanner / Handy terminal

A barcode reader, also known as barcode scanner or handy terminal is an electronic device for reading printed barcodes. It consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor translating optical impulses into electrical ones. Additionally, nearly all barcode readers contain decoder circuitry analyzing the barcode’s image data provided by the sensor and sending the barcode’s content to the scanner’s output port.

Barcode Printer

A barcode printer is a computer peripheral for printing barcode labels or tags that can be attached to, or printed directly on, physical objects. Barcode printers are commonly used to label cartons before shipment, or to label retail items with UPCs or EANs.

The most common barcode printers employ one of two different printing technologies.

1. Direct thermal printers use a printhead to generate heat that causes a chemical reaction in specially designed paper that turns the paper black.Direct thermal printers are generally less expensive, but they produce labels that can become illegible if exposed to heat, direct sunlight, or chemical vapors.

2. Thermal transfer printers also use heat, but instead of reacting the paper, the heat melts a waxy or resin substance on a ribbon that runs over the label or tag material. The heat transfers ink from the ribbon to the paper. 

Barcode printers are designed for different markets. Industrial barcode printers are used in large warehouses and manufacturing facilities. They have large paper capacities, operate faster and have a longer service life.