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Updated on June 30th, 2023

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Label Printer Hardware

Label Printer Hardware

 

Overview

This article shows the recommended printers for label printing.

Printing labels can be a great way to increase accuracy and efficiency in your warehouse. There are 2 main types of label printers to consider:

  • Direct Thermal
  • Thermal Transfer
 
 

Direct Thermal

Direct Thermal label printers use a heated print head on special labels to create text and barcodes on their label stock. These types of printers are more cost effective and require less consumables.

Advantages:

  • No ribbon required
  • Less expensive hardware
  • Typically adequate for most applications

Disadvantages:

  • Lower resolution for detailed images, etc.
  • Labels fade/smear over time
  • Labels not recommended for outdoor or extreme conditions

Example Direct Thermal printer model: Zebra GK420d

 
 

Thermal Transfer

Thermal Transfer label printers utilize a ribbon to imprint text and images on their label stock. These printers are typically ideal for higher quality labels that will last longer.

Advantages:

  • More durable label stock options
  • Longer lasting text / barcodes
  • Ideal for outdoor or extreme conditions
  • Can use both Thermal Transfer and Direct Thermal Labels

Disadvantages:

  • More expensive printers
  • Extra cost in ribbons

Example Thermal Transfer model: Zebra GK420T

 
 

Important Reminder

In order to print barcode labels using Extensiv Warehouse Manager, the printer must have either a direct ethernet port or WiFi capability. USB Printers are not supported at this time

 
 

 

 

 

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