Why am I going through Zebra printheads on a regular basis?
We have had a situation where the labels and ribbons were in spec for a customer, but the printer was burning through printheads well before their warranty was complete. We discovered, after hours of testing, that some of the late model Zebra printers shipped from the factory with bent printhead brackets, causing a printhead alignment…
Read MoreWhy does my zebra printer USB port keep breaking?
Over the past 10 years or so, we have discovered that the connection between the USB connector plug and the USB board was very weak. We believe that there was not enough solder to make a strong connection. When the Zebra printers are being moved around, that puts stress on the USB cable connection. We…
Read MoreDo you have a label ink that will last 10 years outdoors?
Yes, we have developed a flexographic ink, (ink that is used in the label manufacturing process) that has been tested by one of our customers and UL. This means that this special outdoor ink can be applied to label that runs through a thermal transfer printer for on-demand, variable data label printing. We are excited…
Read MoreCan Inkjet labels be used for outdoor applications?
The simple answer is yes. You will need to use a non-paper label like a polypro or polyester label with an inkjet printer that uses pigmented inks. There are two types of inks used in inkjet label printers, dye and pigmented inks. Dye based ink give your very vibrant colors and are water soluble. The…
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