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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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’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 […]

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 […]

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 […]