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In the fast-paced world of labeling, choosing the right printer can be a crucial decision. Two prominent technologies dominate the thermal label printing scene: direct thermal and thermal transfer. While both utilize heat to generate labels, they differ significantly in their approach, offering unique advantages and disadvantages. This comprehensive guide delves into the core distinctions… Read more: Direct Thermal vs Thermal Transfer Print Method

Industrial barcode printer is a type of printer that is designed to print barcodes on labels or products in a high-volume, industrial environment. Industrial barcode printers are typically more rugged and durable than desktop barcode printers, and they can withstand harsh conditions such as dust, dirt, moisture, and extreme temperatures. They also have a higher… Read more: Industrial Barcode Printer

A barcode printer is a computer peripheral that prints barcode labels or tags that can be attached to, or printed directly on, physical objects. Barcodes are a visual representation of data that can be read by machines. They are commonly used in retail, manufacturing, and logistics to track inventory, identify products, and automate processes. There… Read more: What is a Barcode Printer

I often get asked what is the best way or method to print barcode labels or stickers. You might need these labels with barcodes to stick on your products, documents or shelves. It becomes more cost effective to purchase a barcode label printer if you continuously need printed labels. What you will need to print… Read more: How to print Barcode Labels and Stickers

Is your Argox printing too light? There are times when you start using a new ribbon or label and the print quality is either too light or dark. Here is a guide to adjust the darkness heat setting for your printer. If you are using Bartender UL that comes with the Argox Label Printers then… Read more: Argox Printing Too Light – Adjust Darkness Setting

A short tutorial on the Argox Printer Setting to change the “Media Type” to match the media you are using. Change the driver setting to use either “Direct Thermal” (no ribbon) or “Thermal Transfer (use ribbon) print methods. Set the Print Speed and Darkness control in the driver for maximum print results. How to open… Read more: Argox Printer Setting Print Method Media Type

The ribbon snapping on the Argox barcode printers normally occurs on the industrial type printers like the X1000V, X2000V, X2300, iX4. Here are a few things that could cause the ribbon snapping while printing. Heat or Darkness settings too high Incorrect or bad quality ribbon Ribbon supply spindle adjusted too tight Ribbon pick up spindle… Read more: Argox printer ribbon snapping or breaking

If you are looking for a Cheap Barcode Printer that offers good value for money then have a look at the IDPRT Printers. The ID4S and IT4S are good quality printers that cater for the user that does not need all the “Bells and Whistles” found on some models. The two available models There are… Read more: Cheap Barcode Printer for affordable labels

The different causes explained that can cause your OS214 Plus to have flashing LED error. Power and Ready LED flash alternately shows ribbon error Ribbon is finished – replace the ribbon Ribbon jam – open the print mechanism and check that the ribbon is free to move The ribbon core is not correctly installed causing… Read more: Argox OS214 Plus Flashing LED Error

This covers the range of Argox Industrial Label Barcode Printers (X1000V, X2000V, X2300 and iX4 Series)showing the Ribbon-Out message. What to look for to fix the problem. Ribbon out message normally caused by: Ribbon Finished – Replace with new roll of ribbon Ribbon snapped or jammed – Read more on ribbon breaking. Roll of ribbon… Read more: Ribbon-Out Displayed On Argox Label Printer

Are you buying a barcode printer and really not sure which model will suite your application and budget? Lets look at the different models and their specifications to help you better understand which one will work for you. Points to consider when looking at buying a barcode printer are: How many labels will I be… Read more: Buying a barcode printer

The Honeywell PX940 high-performance industrial printer with integrated label verification technology provides error-free printing. Developed for companies that are subjected to fines levied for non-compliance to regulatory standards and returned shipments due to unreadable barcodes, the PX940 prints barcodes that are 100% readable every time. With pass/ fail and ANSI grades from 0.0 (F) to… Read more: Honeywell PX940 High Performance Industrial Printer

Label Roll Holder now available, allowing you to use larger rolls of labels for your printer. The Godex Label Roll Stand can take labels 1″ to 3″ inner core diameters and label widths from 25 to 114 mm wide. The unit can hold a roll of label with a maximum outer diameter of 10 inches… Read more: Label Roll Holder For Label Printer

If your Thermal Printer prints labels with missing lines then its time to clean your Thermal Print Head or replace it. Missing lines causes Cleaning the Thermal Printer print head It is recommended to clean the Thermal Printer Thermal Print Head after every roll of label. Removing labels stuck on the Print Head If there… Read more: Thermal Printer missing lines

The ever Popular Argox X Series label printers like the X1000+ and X1000V came to End Of Life some time ago. For a short while there was no successor until the release of the Argox iX4-240 Label Printer. Argox iX4-240 Label Printer With new mechanical design, iX4-240 supports a large 8.26 inch outer diameter label… Read more: Argox X1000+ and X1000VL End of Life

When your Barcode Label Printer starts Skipping Labels while printing, its due to incorrect media calibration or a faulty media sensor. Find your model of Argox printer below and follow the instructions on how to calibrate. If you have done the media calibration on your printer and the problem persists then it is likely caused… Read more: Label Printer skipping Labels Argox

What are Industrial Barcode Printers? These printers are designed to print high volumes of labels and constructed to work in most types of harsh environments like warehouses and manufacturing plants. They are also able to accommodate larger rolls of media and ribbon than their desktop counterparts. Industrial Barcode Printers mostly have metal covers to protect… Read more: Industrial Barcode Printers

Since Barcode Label Printers differ from normal laser or ink jet printers it can be a challenge to find one which will fit your business best. Apart from label printers being available from different manufacturers, each manufacturer has several models available. We will explain the differences between the models from the Argox range of printers… Read more: Barcode Label Printers Buying Guide