cab SQUIX Printer Review (Benefits, Features, & Cost)
The cab SQUIX is a printer I have come to love and recommend to customers in all the industries we serve. Its sleek design, robust engineering and adaptability make it one of the most versatile and effective solutions in our portfolio.Our team has extensive knowledge of a variety of makes and models of label printers, […]
6 Reasons You Should Add Color to Your Labware Barcoding Strategy
A stark white field behind a series of pristine black lines forms the trusty barcode. As sharp of an image as this may be, one barcode looks just the same as the next to the untrained human eye. Barcodes allow for near immediate identification of samples by relying on computers to translate the barcode. A […]
How Much Does a Barcode Label Printer Cost?
Cost is an important deciding factor in any purchase—but it’s not always the best way to determine the value your barcode label printer will offer you. While it is possible to determine the cost of an individual barcode label printer, due to the great variation in available options it’s difficult to find a specific answer […]
3 Ways to Reduce Overall Blood Labeling Costs
The proper labeling and identification of blood donation sets is crucial to ensure donations will be suitable matches for the patient receiving the transfusion and as the industry continues to evolve and consolidate, we know budget is a growing concern. In this article, we will highlight three ways your label supplier can help you reduce […]
Zebra is Discontinuing the GX Series: What You Need to Know
Zebra’s GX printer series is enormously popular, and continues to be one of our top sellers. Its compact size, simplicity and versatility make it useful for a broad range of applications. So why would Zebra discontinue one of their most popular printers? The simple answer is that it’s time for an upgrade. Zebra recently developed […]
What is the Axon 2.1 & What Makes it Different from the Axon 2?
The Axon 2 is a print-and-apply label automation system engineered by cab—who is best known for their robust printers and benchtop label automation. As a result of the success of the Axon 2—and recognizing potential improvements—cab decided to expand the series by introducing the Axon 2.1 So, what is the Axon 2.1, and what makes […]
cab EOS Series Barcode Label Printer Review (Benefits, Features, Cost)
At Computype, we have a service team that specializes in barcode label printers, printer processes and printer troubleshooting. Having worked extensively with various makes and models of label printers—including cab’s EOS printer series—our team knows how these printers perform in comparison to a broad range of label printers. We are a licensed distributor of cab […]
How Sequence Management Services Ensure Barcode Integrity in the Lab
Precision and accuracy are expectations in the healthcare industry—the wrong information can change the outcome of a research study, a diagnosis, and potentially someone’s life. This is why barcode integrity is critical to your processes. Duplicate and no-read barcodes can be eliminated with a thorough sequence management strategy in place—one of the best ways to […]
Thermal Transfer vs. Direct Thermal Print Technology
Thermal printing is commonly used in a variety of industries—but which one should you use for your barcode labels? Direct thermal or thermal transfer? We’ll help you answer that question below with relevant details about both print technologies—their features and ideal applications. What is direct thermal print technology? Direct thermal is a print technology that […]
Best Print and Apply Barcode Labeling Solutions For Labs
In the ever-evolving landscape of laboratory operations, precision and efficiency are indispensable. Print and apply technology has emerged as a cornerstone solution for labs seeking to enhance identification and tracking processes. This article navigates through the intricacies of print and apply workstations, exploring their significance in laboratory environments and providing practical insights into setting up […]
