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What to Look for When Choosing a Barcode Scanner
Modern handheld barcode scanners offer increased functionality and improved durability, as well as a much greater variety of technology options. There is a wide range of scanner configurations and technologies available, which can make choosing a barcode scanner a complex undertaking. By matching your application and environment to the technology, you should be able to…
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3 Ways 2D Scanning Improves Business Operations
Unlike linear or 1D barcodes, two-dimensional (2D) barcodes can encode much more data and can provide additional application flexibility. While not every application will benefit from using these types of barcodes, 2D scanning can improve your business operations in three important ways: Increased Flexibility 2D scanning relies on imaging barcode scanners, which take pictures of…
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Zebra Azara: Worry-Free Enterprise Wireless LAN
In-house network management requires dedicated IT resources, and the strain on the network is only increasing as more users add more devices. For companies managing wireless LANs that are tasked with handling more and more important applications, users, and mobile devices, time and labor costs are rapidly increasing. What if those companies could offload some…
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Wireless Site Surveys: 3 Keys to Success
Just as you can’t successfully construct a new building without an engineer first surveying the proposed build site, you can’t successfully install an enterprise wireless LAN without the same type of planning and evaluation. Wireless site surveys are critical tools in the WLAN planning and design process. Site surveys can help determine the feasibility of…
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Is Your Wireless Infrastructure Hurting Your Warehouse Operations?
For warehouse mobility systems, wireless networks act as a critical conduit for real-time data. Warehouses rely on their wireless infrastructure for seamless, uninterrupted connectivity. The automated receiving, shipping, picking, putaway, and yard operations enabled by mobile computing and portable printing are completely dependent on reliable connections. But if your wireless infrastructure is not well maintained,…
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Direct Thermal vs. Thermal Transfer Printing: Which Should You Choose?
For labeling applications, there are two types of industrial printing solutions available: direct thermal and thermal transfer. Determining which type of printing solution to use will depend on your application needs and the environment in which your labels will ultimately have to perform. The difference between the two approaches lies in the way they create…
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