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November 8th, 2011 by Advanced Automation
In case you haven’t heard, Motorola recently announced their answer to the workplace tablet battle taking place. The Motorola ET1 Enterprise Tablet should start shipping sometime in December or January. From our angle, the Motorola ET1 fills a gap otherwise left completely untouched until now. Before the Motorola ET1, the emphasis was on ruggedness. While ruggedness is critical where the environment demands it, those not requiring it had to cave in and pay for ruggedness or go with a far less durable and less expensive notebook or laptop. The Motorola ET1 tablet provides a company’s workforce all of the benefits of a tablet, but without having to pay for all of the ruggedness and durability.
With ruggedness and durability in mind, the Motorola ET1 is not by any means a wimp. With an IP54 rating, the ET1 can withstand reasonable moisture, humidity and other environmental challenges. It’s also been tested with multiple 4ft drops as well as vibration tests to ensure physical reliability. This combined with Motorola’s proven track record as an industry leader and a MSRP list price around $1,500, the ET1 will definitely be in demand.
The Motorola ET1 will support the Android OS, but using the SDK’s RhoElements, DataWedge & KepMap, applications can be developed for Android that support use of the barcode scanner or other input technology. Other key features include 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, GPS, UPS ports, Front & rear facing camera, 7″ Display and full shift battery operation.
The Motorola ET1 will sure be a game changer and we’re looking forward to getting our hands on one. If you are interested in learning more about the Motorola ET1, give Advanced Automation a call or email.
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October 4th, 2011 by Advanced Automation
Datamax O’Neil RL4 Mobile Printer
The Datamax O’neil RL4 mobile printer improves efficiency and productivity by allowing workers to print and apply barcode labels directly at the point of application. Speed, reliability & durability!
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Datamax O’Neil RL4 Mobile Printer
Datamax-O’Neil built its reputation on rugged and reliable portable receipt printers and has now used this expertise to design the industry’s most rugged portable label printer. The RL4 is a durable 4-inch (102mm) direct thermal printer with a rugged design and reliable performance that will continue to operate long after other printers have failed. We’re so confident in the quality and long term reliability of these printers that we include a 2-year warranty free of change. That’s double what the competition offers.
Anybody who’s ever been in a warehouse knows that when shipments are processed more quickly and effectively, productivity is increased and errors are reduced. The RL4 improves efficiency and productivity by allowing workers to print and apply barcode labels directly at the point of application. Using an RL4 to print on-demand labels also eliminates the danger of mixing up batch printed labels and saving thousands of dollars in potential shipping errors. The printer can even be mounted on fork trucks for added convenience and versatility.
We’ve made integration easy. Replace existing printers using Datamax-O’Neil’s language emulations. The RL4 is compatible with most popular warehouse management software programs, independent label design programs and remote management packages.
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The RL4 has many outstanding features that offer equally outstanding benefits. Below is a brief list of the features and benefits you will experience using the RL4printer.
Rugged and Reliable – With uncompromising standards, the RL4 endures even the most punishing environments, and passes the MIL-STD 810F drop testing requirements. The RL4 is so rugged it continues to print after 26 consecutive drops to concrete from 6ft (1.8m) even when tested at extreme temperature conditions.
Complete Line of Accessories – The versatile RL4 comes with a wide selection of charging and mounting accessories that allow it to be worn on the hip, mounted in a truck or even mounted and powered from a forklift operating system.
Easy to Integrate – The RL4 comes with popular language emulations that allow you to easily replace existing printers in the workplace. The printer is also compatible with most popular WMS packages and offers optional wireless 802.11 and Bluetooth connectivity.
Great Battery Power – The long lasting lithium-ion battery offers maximum power capacity for a full 8-hour shift, even under the toughest conditions.
Easy to Use – Nobody likes to change the paper roll, but we’ve made it so easy you can do it with one hand. We’ve also included an easy to read LCD screen with simple user interface buttons and a peel-and-present mechanism for quicker label application.
Complete Line of Media & Supplies – Our Certified Label Supply Program ensures optimum, trouble-free performance from the RL4 and guarantees the highest quality print output and image stability.
Two Year Warranty – Comes with the industry’s only two-year standard warranty – twice that of the competition!
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September 21st, 2011 by Advanced Automation
Advanced Automation is always looking out for our customer’s efficiency, production and bottom line. This video on helps tabletop Zebra printer users better understand proper set up and use of the toggle assemblies. When the toggle assemblies are properly set up, the wear and tear on a printhead & platen roller is lowered. This means printheads and platen rollers last longer which directly translates into savings by reducing the number of printheads needed within a given time period. It also eliminates down time associated with trying to determine why printing has gone bad as well as time required to change the printhead out!
If you’re interested in learning more about proper toggle assembly set up, elongating the life of your printhead(s) or any other Zebra Printer related questions, don’t wait another minute.
Contact Advanced Automation today!
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September 15th, 2011 by Advanced Automation
An over-engineered labeling solution is the easiest way to make your internal labeling processes difficult and more expensive. For example, choosing a poly material when a paper label would suffice is a very common mistake. Let Advanced Automation work with you to discover less-expensive and/or more efficient labeling solutions. So, how do you know when to choose a paper or a poly material? Below are some characteristics of the most common materials to help you get started.
Paper – the most widely used substrate can be printed using a variety of methods, is suitable for most label and tag applications, but not recommended for highly-durable, harsh environment or extended life use. A wide variety of grades are available.
Polyethylene – a tough, stretchy plastic film with very good low temperature characteristics. Tyvek® is a common high-density polyethylene (HDPE), typically used as a tag for its tear strength and puncture resistance.
Polypropylene – similar to polyethylene but stronger with a higher temperature resistance. Kimdura®, a biaxially-oriented polypropylene (BOPP), is synonymous with this type of film, but due to its household name can cause you to be outbid. There are hundreds of polypro options available for when superb durability and longevity are required.
Polyester – a strong film with excellent strength, clarity, dimensional stability and resistance to moisture, solvents, and oils. Typically the most expensive substrate within the poly family, but also the most durable.
Foil, PVC, Metalized Paper… – these and other materials are used to a lesser extent as facestocks, but each feature unique attributes making them ideal for niche applications.
There are many other factors such as caliper (thickness), coated/uncoated, and imprint method that will affect a quote. Take the guesswork out of the equation; call your Advanced Automation labeling expert, John Tiffany, at 800.728.8889 ext. 203 or contact us to get the perfect solution for your thermal labeling application(s).
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April 19th, 2011 by Advanced Automation
As of April 5th, 2011, Zebra Technologies officially announced the discontinuation of the 5049 Wax Ribbon and the 4100 Resin Ribbon. “Due to global thermal transfer ribbon price inflation and material shortages, Zebra is discontinuing legacy ribbons 5049 wax and 4100 resin effective 5/2/11.”
Zebra 5049 Wax Ribbon Users:
We recommend customers currently using Zebra 5049 wax ribbon to transition to either the 2100 or 5319 wax ribbon instead. Both alternatives are less expensive than the 5049, but we’re confident you won’t notice much, if any decline in performance. The Zebra 5319 is one of the most popular Zebra wax ribbons if you’re looking for the most reliable and immediate transition.
Zebra 4100 Resin Ribbon Users:
We recommend customers currently using Zebra 4100 resin ribbon to transition to 5095 resin ribbon. The Zebra 5095 resin ribbon offers a much broader range of acceptance on different substrates without any darkness setting changes by the customer. Although slightly more expensive, you definitely see an improvement in print quality and even more importantly when using a resin ribbon, durability and staying power.
If this discontinuation affects you and you have any questions regarding the alternatives or what consequences there may be for changing ribbons, don’t hesitate to contact your Advanced Automation team. We can easily arrange for some sample ribbon to be sent your way for testing prior to a true transition. We’re here to support you throughout the entire process!
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