Hi mhorst!!
After research I think that I found some product from two main brands
that are suitable for your purposes:
Zebra Technologies and DYMO (a brand of Esselte Corporation).
Zebra Technologies:
"Zebra Technologies delivers innovative and reliable on-demand
printing solutions to businesses and governments the world over. Zebra
is one of the leading global providers of thermal bar code label and
receipt printers, card printers, RFID smart label printer/encoders,
supplies, label design/integration software, and the widest range of
thermal printer connectivity and networking solutions."
http://www.zebra.com/
The recommended Zebra models are:
- Zebra QL220:
Wireless mobile printer, Bluetooth connectivity, direct thermal.
http://www.zebra.com/PA/Printers/product_ql220.htm
Find more information on the QL Series Bar Code printers here:
http://www.ql.zebra.com/
-Zebra TR 220 (PGP 1000):
Wireless mobile, scan/printer, labels, tags, receipts.
http://www.zebra.com/PA/Printers/product_TR220_hs.htm
- Zebra LP 2824:
Compact desktop thermal, bar code label, receipt, tag printers.
http://www.zebra.com/PA/Printers/product_LP2824.htm
Find more information on the 2800/3800 Series Bar Code printers here:
http://www.zebra.com/PA/Printers/series_2800.htm
Additional info about Zebra solutions related to your case:
"Zebra retail solutions":
http://www.retail.zebra.com/homeen.asp
"Zebra Education & Libraries Solutions":
http://www.zebra.com/IS/ed_libraries.htm
-How To Buy-
Call toll-free (in U.S. and Canada) at: +1 800 268 1736 or +1 847 955
2283 or visit this page:
http://www.zebra.com/reseller_loc/how_to_buy_landing.htm
Some stores where you can find Zebra products:
DIRECTDIAL.COM:
"Shop Zebra Canada" page:
http://www.directdial.com/ca/shopZebra/
Contact info for DirectDial.com:
In Canada call toll free at 1-866-807-9832
DirectDial.com - Corporate Headquarters:
195 Dufferin Avenue, Suite 780
London, Ontario N6A 1K7 Canada
Phones:
Local: 519 659.4600
Watts: 866 807.9832
Fax: 519 659.5162
-Product information and recommendations before and after your purchase:
Monday-Friday: 8:30am - 5:00 EST
sales1@directdial.com
Phones:
Local: 519 659.4600 Option 1
Watts: 866 807.9832
http://www.directdial.com/vs/care/contact.asp
Try also at Barcode Giant:
"Zebra Printer" page:
http://www.barcodegiant.com/zebra/
Contact Barcode Giant:
Sales and Customer Service
Phone 1-888-875-7170 (toll free) 7:00AM - 6:00PM CST
Fax 1-888-549-4342
Email customerservice@barcodegiant.com
http://www.barcodegiant.com/help/contact.htm
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DYMO:
"DYMO manufactures and distributes a broad range of labeling and
stamping products for home, office and commercial use."
http://www.dymo.com/home.jhtml
The recommended DYMO models are:
- DYMO LabelWriter 310:
"The LabelWriter 310 is a fast, high resolution label printer that
makes it simple to print address, file folder, video spine and other
labels up to 1-1/2" (40mm) wide. It comes with easy to use DYMO Label
Software, integrates directly with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Palm OS 4
and higher, GoldMine, ACT, CardScan and TeleMagic, and works with all
other software through standard printer drivers."
http://www.dymo.com/media/templates/products/generic_product.jhtml?id=LabelWriter_310_en_CA
Find more DYMO's PC/Mac Label Printers at:
http://www.dymo.com/media/templates/categories/generic_category.jhtml?id=en_CA_PC-Connected&navCount=-1&_DARGS=/common/leftnav.jhtml.5_A&_DAV=en_CA_PC-Connected
- DYMO LabelPOINT 300:
"A powerful handheld labelmaker. Perfect for professionals in any
trade. Includes bar codes, electrical symbols, background effects and
a built in tax calculator. It's the labelmaker of choice for
electricians, telephone, stereo and network installers, MIS
departments, factory and warehouse managers, retail store managers and
more."
http://www.dymo.com/media/templates/products/generic_product.jhtml?id=10149en_CA
Read its Sales Sheet:
"The LabelPOINT 300 is a heavy-duty labelmaker, designed for trade and
retail professionals. Its powerful features include a 10 label memory,
a built in set of bar codes and electrical symbols and the ability to
create personalized, attention grabbing designs with background
textures and print options. The LabelPOINT 300 prints on tapes up to
3/4" wide.
List Price - $109.99".
Additional technical info at:
http://www.dymo.com/repositories/html/salesSheets/HandheldSS.pdf
To buy one of these products follow the respective "Where to Buy" link
on the product's pages.
To Contact DYMO in Canada:
Contact Esselte Canada for more information about DYMO products in
Canada, Phone: 1-800-263-6105
To access to all DYMO's Products information visit:
http://www.dymo.com/common/products/products.jhtml?_DARGS=/common/leftnav.jhtml.2_A&_DAV=RootKey
You can buy DYMO's producs at TigerDirect.ca:
171 Esna Park Drive
Markham, Ontario
Canada, L3R 4J1
Phone: 1-800-661-6472
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/sectors/Help/contactus.asp
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/
"Label Printers" page at TigerDirect.ca:
http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/Category/category_slc.asp?CatId=243
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Try the following pages for other brands and models:
"Bar code Printer from Zebra, Datamax, Eltron, Intermec and Sato" at Barcode Giant:
http://www.barcodegiant.com/cats/barcode-printers/
"Thermal Barcode Label Printers and Accessories" at IDAutomation.com:
http://www.idautomation.com/printers/
Contact info for IDAutomation.com:
http://www.idautomation.com/contactus.htm
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Reference documents for Bar Code Printing was fount at IntelliTech
International website:
"Bar Codes 101":
http://www.intellitech-intl.com/portasp/U-barcodes101.asp
"Thermal Print Methods":
http://www.intellitech-intl.com/portasp/U-printMethods.asp
IntelliTech's "IntelliBar Thermal Transfer Label Printers" page:
http://www.intellitech-intl.com/portasp/printers.asp
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I hope this helps you. If you find that the target is missed, or find
the answer unclear or incomplete, please let me know by requesting an
answer clarification before rate this answer; I will be glad to
respond your requests.
Best regards.
livioflores-ga |
