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Automated Print & Apply: Choosing the Right Print Engine

From SATO America, Inc.
 

 

Selecting an automated print and apply system can be a daunting task, especially when it's a company's first foray into automated labeling. One of the key components of a print and apply system is the print engine itself. As the name implies, the print engine is the component that performs the printing function. However, it also does much more. The print engine also receives and processes the data, pulls the labels off the main label roll, senses the label length, peels the label from the liner and feeds the label to the application device. The print engine is a complex piece of machinery in itself and selection of the print engine brand and model should not be taken lightly. There are numerous specifications to consider, such as print speed, thermal transfer vs. direct thermal printing and print resolution just to name a few. There are also other factors, often overlooked, that should be seriously considered during the print engine selection process.

Product Announcements
SATO America, Inc. - Cost-effective automated labeling system solution
The SATO Lt408 has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of the "entry-level" print apply market. The print engine, when integrated with an applicator system, provides low-throughput,... (read more)
PSI Engineering - Automatic Label Printer Applicator | Label Printer
Packing Station Efficiency gains are achievable by automating your manual label application using PSI's Label Printer Applicator. Labels are automatically printed and applied to your products,... (read more)
SATO America, Inc. - High-Throughput Print Engine, Around the Clock
SATO S84 Series OEM Print Engines are designed for use in high-volume, automated print/apply labeling applications demanding unparalleled reliability and around the clock operation. This 4" wide... (read more)
SATO America, Inc. - Heavy-Duty, Reliable Bar Code Printer/RFID Encoder
The new "e" Series of CL printers brings the latest in technology to the world of Thermal Label Printing. The CL"e" Series printers offer high speed data transmission, unparalleled processing speed... (read more)
MPI Label Systems - Zebra Thermal Printers
MPI Label Systems offers a wide selection of thermal transfer and direct thermal printers. When it comes to printing your own labels, MPI has the printer and label software to meet your needs. (read more)
 
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