Monthly Archives: December 2011

Label printers help businesses with access control

Label printers can help companies to protect their premises by putting access control systems in place, which may in turn allow them to work more closely with the police on preventing unwanted visitors gaining entry into private property. The British … Continue reading

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Label printers put eco credentials on show

Label printers that allow retail products to be marked as complying with specific ecological credentials could help to increase the chance of a positive response from buyers. Newly published research supported by the Pew Environment Group looks at environmental claims … Continue reading

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The Benefits of QR Codes

QR Codes are being increasingly noticed on products and in advertisements, and many people are still unaware of what the black modules on a white background in a square box stand for. QR codes are a kind of two dimensional … Continue reading

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What is CCD, Laser & Imager Technology?

What is CCD, Laser and Imager Technology? CCD Readers. CCD readers normally use light emitting diodes (LEDs) to produce the light beam and a charge coupled device array (CCD) to read the reflected light. When using CCD technology you must … Continue reading

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What is the difference between 1D and 2D barcodes?

What is the difference between 1D and 2D barcodes? Barcodes come in two main types or symbologies; one dimensional barcodes (1D or linear) and two dimensional barcodes (2D). 1D / Linear Barcodes These barcodes consist of lines (commonly called bars) … Continue reading

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Finding the Right Label for an Unusual Surface

To find the right label material and adhesive for your application can involve a number of factors, one of which is whether you need to apply your label to an unusual surface. Most commonly unusual surfaces for labelling can vary … Continue reading

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Focus on Healthcare Industry

The healthcare sector is made up of hospitals, nursing homes, medical and dental practices, complementary medicine and other healthcare activities, such as medical laboratories services and pharmacies, across a range of organisations within the public, private and voluntary sectors. Labelling … Continue reading

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Label printers help drive mums online

Label printers can help retailers to provide mums with the information they need to buy add-ons and accessories online. Modern-day label printers can easily add extra information to barcodes and price tags – such as a website URL or a … Continue reading

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