When deciding how to print a barcode many will decide in favor of a laserjet or inkjet printer for their familiarity and ease of use. But that is where the benefits of laserjet / inkjet end over true barcode printers. The reasons are not so obvious: The cost of supplies is less for the […]
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A Look at HD Barcode Technology
For decades people have been using barcode technology to store information that can identify a product and its price. But with new technology comes new uses for existing systems like barcode labeling, and a new proprietary label called an HD barcode may see widespread use in the future. If you’ve never heard of HD barcodes, […]
Best Barcode Apps for Smartphones
There are smartphone applications that can solve just about any practical problem that people encounter on a daily basis, including how to find the price of a product when one is listed. In the past, people would have to take an item and find the nearest register and ask the cashier to scan the product. […]
A Few Fun Facts about Barcodes
Barcodes are something that you most likely encounter on a daily basis, but you probably don’t spend too much time thinking about them. While looking at a barcode won’t tell you much about it, barcodes in general actually have a rich and interesting history, and they often work in surprising ways. We’re here to tell […]
A Brief History of the Bar Code
We see bar codes on products on almost a daily basis, but have you ever stopped to think about when and where the bar code came from? Although most people may not be old enough to remember it, there was a time without the bar code. It all started in 1948 thanks to a man […]
15 Years of Excellent Service
This year marks the fifteenth year Thunderbird Technical Services has been in business! Â We started with just a few customers in the Cincinnati, OH area and expanded our services to the Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio tri-state providing services primarily for Zebra, Datamax, Printek and Printronix printers. Â Later, our marketing efforts on the web, helped us […]
New Innovations in the Barcode World
We’re used to seeing barcodes on products at the supermarket, but gone are the days where their only purpose is for stocking and tracking inventory. Barcodes are becoming a much greater part of our world, in no small part due to smart phones. Everyone’s got one, so it’s no longer just the stockperson at Kmart […]
The Label Maker Is Key to Organization
Staying organized isn’t easy for most of us. Label makers are a fantastic tool to get started or to rearrange systems you already have in place in your business. But they’re just a tool. Here are a few tips and unconventional ways to use your label maker effectively. Label makers serve a variety of purposes. […]
Two Different Thermal Printing Methods
After you’ve chosen a printer type to suit your needs, you’ll have to choose a printer method. There are two different thermal printing methods, both of which are great for different types of label making. The two options are Direct Thermal (DT) printing and Thermal Transfer (TT) printing. Direct thermal printers actually utilize a fairly […]
Barcode and Label Printer Repair and Maintenance
Thunderbird Technical Services is one of the premier sources for barcode and label printer repair and maintenance. But finding the right printer can be a bit overwhelming, especially as barcode printers are very different from typical ink printers. There are five primary types of label printers: desktop, industrial, mobile, wristband, and ticket printers. If […]
