by Administrator | Jun 1, 2012 | Uncategorized
Toshiba TEC Launches DB-EA4D 2-Sided Printer Toshiba TEC have recently launched their new DB-EA4D thermal label printer. The first of a new series, the DB-EA4D can print directly onto a label’s backing paper, increasing usability without effecting functionality. Not only does the printer add value, but it also reduces waste and is ideal for applications requiring dual output, providing an efficient alternative to single sided solutions – perfect for the transport and logistics industry. The DB-EA4D is a two-sided thermal label printer which allows printing on the front and reverse of labels or tickets in one pass. This new printer utilises two thermal printheads and with a maximum print speed of 6″ per second still produces a fast output of media. The DB-EA4D prints text, graphics, barcodes and QR codes on labels and tickets, in roll, fan-fold and cut-sheet media formats. Specifically, shipping labels can be used for service logistics, E-Commerce companies and food & beverage manufacturing. Event ticketing is for ticketing centres such as theatres, and tag printing can be used in retail stores, service logistics, and clothing stores. With an impresive two-sided print quality and print speed, this machine with an exceptional build quality is what you would expect from TEC, and comes with the integrated LAN interface as a standard feature. Two-sided direct thermal media is available in both economy and top-coated grades. The DB-EA4D comes with BarTender as standard and with the option to download enhanced software, customers are able design bespoke labels to meet their own specific business requirements. Optional extras include a paper roll holder that gives the printer greater flexibility. To find out more about...
by Administrator | May 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
What are QR and Microsoft Tag Codes? A QR Code is basically a barcode but with the ability to store so much more data. They’re used for encoding information in two-dimensional space – like on packaging and labels, shop displays, printed and billboard displays, pages of magazines or papers, in advertisements, even on TV and Web sites. They were first developed to track auto parts, but have become increasingly popular (especially in Japan) for much broader and wider commercial purposes. How are they different to a barcode? Barcodes encode data in only the horizontal plane as scanners read the width and distance between the vertical lines, QR codes encode data both vertically and horizontally in a grid of small squares. This enables more data to be encoded into smaller spaces. Barcodes, then, though seemingly everywhere, are good for not much more than identifying products and objects. Special scanners can read barcodes, match them to names of products, prices and inventory, but that’s about their limit. QR codes, however, can actually embed that information in the code itself and when read with the relevant software, can launch a website or download a file. Additionally, QR codes are able to be read from any angle, while barcodes must be aligned correctly. So what exactly can I do with QR and Microsoft Tag Codes? QR codes are tailor-made for quick and easy linking to content on smartphones. More simple uses include magazine ads that link to company websites. Putting the codes to more complex use, android uses QR codes to directly link to apps in the android marketplace and the municipality of Bordeaux...
