With increase in the application of barcode systems in many businesses, there has been increase in the companies that provide the devices required for the system. Many such products include Zebra printers, Symbol scanners, HP Laser scanners, Wasp printers and so on.
Let us now know about the importance of a barcode printer. A barcode printer is nothing but a device that is computer peripheral which is used for printing barcode labels or tags. These labels are attached to the physical objects. The barcode printers have been in use in small business offices as well as in commercial organizations. Based on the usage in large and small business organizations, different types of barcode printers are produced. Different models exist in each type of printer. For example, a Zebra printer may have many models in each of laser printer type or a thermal printer type.
Certain large barcode printers are available which are quick in printing and can print thousands of barcode labels. They also can store large quantities of paper. However for some small businesses the printing capacity is very less and desktop printers are most commonly used by them.
Different types of barcode printers are available. A laser barcode printer is much similar to an ink jet printer but has some unique features. However, a laser barcode printer is much faster than an ink jet printer. The most advanced type of barcode printers are the thermal transfer barcode printers. These are shown with higher speed in production. Also the print is very clear with such type of printers. These printers are considered to be best for use in department stores, in which movement of inventory is needed.
