What is a barcode printer?

Bar code printers are abbreviated as bar code machines, and are also called label printers and label machines. It is a professional printing equipment that uses self-adhesive labels, PET labels, hang tags, washed cloth, etc. as printing media, and can quickly print a large number of bar codes (including serial numbers), text, symbols, and pictures

Differences between barcode printers and general printers

  The big difference between barcode printers and general printers is that the printing of barcode printers is based on heat, using ribbon as the printing medium (or directly using thermal paper) to complete the printing, and cooperation with ribbons of different materials can complete high-quality printing. Printing effect and continuous high-speed printing without guarding.

Technical parameters and performance of barcode printers

 1. Print width: It indicates the larger width that the printer can print, and also represents the grade of the printer. Generally speaking, there are several choices for the print width from 3 inches to 8 inches. The print width is the decisive factor in choosing the printer. Choose the right printer for your actual needs.

 2. Printing accuracy: The higher the accuracy of the printer, the clearer the printing. Now the higher printing accuracy is 600dpi, and 200dpi or 300dpi can meet the daily needs of the industry. There is no need for users to invest in the pursuit of excessive printing accuracy. Excessive capital.

 3. Printing speed:

  Fast speed is the greater advantage of barcode printers over general printers. Its speed can reach 12 inches per second. For the same kind of machine, the faster the speed, the lower the accuracy. Therefore, it is necessary for users to adjust the machine by themselves to achieve the perfect combination of speed and precision.

 4. Interface:

  The general interface is parallel, and now more and more printers use USB interface.

 5. Other accessories:

 In order to allow the printer to meet the requirements of users, various bar code printer manufacturers have designed many optional accessories: cutters, strippers, paper holders, etc., users can choose by themselves according to their specific requirements.