cab Axon 2 Automatic Barcode Printer-Applicator Review
Cab’s Axon 2 is an automatic tube and vial label applicator featuring a German-engineered cab print engine. In the short time it’s been around; it has earned an excellent reputation for being reliable and affordable. For several years we’ve partnered with cab, which provides our customers with a range of label printing solutions. We trust […]
Top 5 Automatic Label Applicators for Labware
Automating your labware identification process can bring numerous benefits, including improved speed, precision label placement, and the ability to reallocate employees to tasks more relevant to your goals. The decision to integrate automation into your processes can be difficult. It typically involves capital investment, real estate assessment, and considerations about current workflows. To help you […]
Top 6 Best Thermal Transfer Barcode Label Printers
So, you’ve made the decision to print your barcode labels on-demand; now you’re probably looking for a printer – or maybe you’re just looking to update your current system. No matter your situation, choosing the right match for your facility is going to be critical. As a provider of complete barcoding solutions, it’s not uncommon […]
RFID and the Differences in Passive, Semi-Passive, and Active Tags
RFID tags can be classified in a number of ways. The most common of these include passive, semi-passive or active. While you may already know these terms, you might also be wondering what they mean to you and your specific application; if that’s the case, you’re in the right place. Here we’ll cover what makes […]
Zebra is Giving Their ZD Printer Series an Upgrade: What You Need to Know
The ZD series of printers has been around for a couple of years now and Zebra has decided it’s time for an upgrade. To keep you in the loop, this blog post will cover which models are being upgraded, what changes are being made and what this means for owners of pre-update models. Let’s get […]
5 Tips to Maximize the Life of Your Thermal Printhead
As the most critical and also most delicate component of the printer, the printhead requires consistent and proper care. If you’re using a thermal printer, most print quality problems you face will directly result from damage to the printhead. Printheads are a consumable, they aren’t meant to last forever and will inevitably wear over time. […]
Flexographic, Digital Offset, and UV Inkjet: What are the Differences?
There are various reasons it might not be feasible to print barcode labels in your facility—extremely high volumes, real estate constraints, and specialized requirements are just a few. When ordering pre-printed labels from a supplier, you’re going to need to be sure their offerings can meet your needs. Different print technologies suit different applications, which […]
Main Differences Between Thermal Transfer, Inkjet, and Laser Printing
One of the most critical aspects of ensuring a barcode strategy that’s effective in keeping your business flowing smoothly is your print technology. While it may seem like a matter of preference in many applications, our customers tend to work in harsh environments where barcodes need to last through exposures to extreme temperatures, chemicals, abrasion […]
Zebra ZT Series Barcode Label Printer Review (Benefits, Features, & Cost)
We have a team here at Computype that specializes in barcode label printers, printer processes, and printer troubleshooting. They work with a variety of makes and models from multiple manufacturers giving them a solid knowledge-base of how a variety of printers perform in different environments and in comparison to one another. One of the many […]
PaR Systems Collaboration Advancing Labware Prep™ Services Program
For many years we have proudly served the healthcare industry—supporting laboratories and research facilities focused on everything from patient diagnostics, to cancer research, and more. We constantly strive to better support these critical industries by advancing our internal processes, implementing new technology and automation, and fostering valuable partnerships. Recently we collaborated once again with PaR […]
