
History of Labels & How They Were Printed
A Look Back at Label Printing Technologies Thermal printers and labels are the workhorse of logistics and distribution operations everywhere. Driven by the ubiquity of
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A Look Back at Label Printing Technologies Thermal printers and labels are the workhorse of logistics and distribution operations everywhere. Driven by the ubiquity of
While barcode printing supplies may seem like a simple part of your business, using the wrong ones can have far-reaching implications. What starts as a relatively small issue can quickly escalate into larger problems, and unscannable labels can result in chargebacks, costly fines, and increased expenses. Let’s take a look at how using the wrong barcode printing supplies can hurt your business.
Direct thermal printing uses chemically treated, heat-sensitive media  that blackens when it passes under the thermal printhead. Direct thermal  printers have no ink, toner, or ribbon.
Is your business already generating barcodes? Are you using a standard office printer to print barcodes on sheets of labels? While this may serve your needs in the short term, if you plan to grow your business and sell or distribute to anyone outside your organization, a standard office printer or laser printer is typically not a cost effective solution.
With the ZT600 Series, Zebra has combined industrial brawn with next-generation brains to create an extremely durable, future-proof, and amazingly user-friendly solution. It supports all your industrial printing and labeling needs, including small-label printing as well as RFID capabilities.
Here at Peak Technologies, we love the story of how adhesive has evolved and want to share an infographic about the history of adhesive from horse glue to Elmer’s to nano-tech.
How do you know you have the right label? There are thousands of types of labels, though all are not created equally. Each label is designed for a specific use and with materials for specific conditions. Labels may also be chosen for brand consistency, operational efficiency or compliance with specific industry and government standards.
Find out how thermal transfer printing compares to other printing methods such as dot matrix, inkjet printing, laser and direct thermal. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of each.
We’re excited to announce that Coridian is now Peak Technologies.Â
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We’re excited to announce that Miles Data is now Peak Technologies.Â
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We’re excited to announce that Inovity is now Peak Technologies.
We’re excited to announce that Supply Chain Services is now Peak Technologies.
NOTE: If you are a vendor from former Supply Chain Services and you are submitting an invoice, please use: ap@peaktech.com.
We’re excited to announce that Bar Code Direct is now Peak Technologies.