How to choose a barcode printer for your store

Entrepreneurs use printers for printing receipts and labels in retail, logistics, and manufacturing. Printers differ by operating principle, connection method, paper width, purpose, configuration, price, and design. They can print labels, receipts, or be multifunctional. Depending on the printing type, one can get simple thermal images or durable thermal transfer ones.

What are label printers, how do they differ, when can inexpensive thermal ones be used, and in which cases are thermal transfer labels necessary? — Find answers to these and other questions in the video from Torgsoft, where a specialist compares different label printers.

The video features the following printer models:

GPrinter GS-2406T — a thermal transfer printer for printing moisture-resistant, wear-resistant, and fade-resistant labels and barcodes. Prints using both thermal and thermal transfer methods. Connects to a computer via USB, Ethernet, and RS-232.

• Printing speed up to 152 mm/s

• Prints labels 20 to 108 mm wide

• Dimensions: 205 x 280 x 190 mm

• Prints clear, moisture-resistant, and fade-resistant images

• High printing speed — produces long labels in seconds

Buy with free Nova Poshta delivery here - https://torgsoft-online-market.com/product/printer-etiketok-gprinter-gs-2406-t-usb-ethernet

OCOM OCBP-010-UL USB + Ethernet — a thermal printer for printing labels of various sizes, stickers, and consignment notes for Nova Poshta. Connects to the network via Ethernet and to retail equipment via USB.

• Printing speed — up to 160 mm/s

• Prints labels up to 110 mm wide

• Dimensions: 150 x 180 x 225 mm

• Cooling system for preventing printhead overheating

• Transparent label box

More details and price — via the link - https://torgsoft-online-market.com/product/printer-etiketok-ocom-010-ul-usb-ethernet

Xprinter XP-420B USB+LAN — a thermal printer for printing labels of various sizes: 30x20, 40x25, 58x40, 101x101.5 mm. Prints via direct thermal printing, labels, stickers, and Nova Poshta consignment notes. Offers high resolution and produces clear images. Connects to the computer via Ethernet or USB, plugs into the network.

• Printing speed — up to 152 mm/s

• Printing width — 108 mm

• Dimensions: 155 x 215 x 175 mm

• Prints labels for product marking, containers, and parcels

• Convenient top loading ribbon for printing

Buy the printer in the online store - https://torgsoft-online-market.com/product/printer-etiketok-xprinter-xp-420-b-usb-lan

Xprinter XP-235B — a thermal printer for printing labels using direct thermal printing. Prints 1D barcodes and QR codes. Uses paper rolls up to 100 mm in diameter for printing. Connection interface — USB.

• Printing speed — up to 101 mm/s

• Prints labels 20 to 60 mm wide

• Dimensions: 206 x 136 x 148 mm

• Built-in pause button, scroll, and status LED indicators

Free delivery in Ukraine, more details - https://torgsoft-online-market.com/product/printer-etiketok-xprinter-xp-235-b

Xprinter XP-365B — a universal thermal label printer. Prints labels and receipts, linear 1D barcodes and 2D QR codes, text, graphics. Printing method: direct thermal printing.

• Speed — 152 mm/s

• Label width: 20-80 mm

• Dimensions: 230 x 163 x 152 mm

• Photoelectric sensor for automatic label parameter detection

• Manual printing mode switching: Receipts / Labels

Order with free delivery here - https://torgsoft-online-market.com/product/printer-etiketok-xprinter-xp-365-b

Xprinter XP-237B — a desktop universal thermal printer. Prints receipts and labels. Uses direct thermal printing to print barcodes, text, and graphic images on labels.

• Printing speed — up to 101 mm/s

• Label width: 20 — 60 mm

• Dimensions: 190.3 x 133.8 x 127 mm

• Supports USB and Bluetooth

• Automatically calibrates to switch between receipts and labels

• Works without a computer, connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone or Android tablet

The lowest price + free delivery via Nova Poshta - https://torgsoft-online-market.com/product/printer-universalnij-xprinter-xp-237-b-usb-bluetooth

00:00 — Introduction

00:30 — What types of barcode printers are there?

00:40 — What are the differences between regular and thermal transfer printers?

01:10 — What are the advantages of thermal transfer labels?

02:45 — Choosing the print width or consumable material

03:45 — Overview of universal printers

04:25 — Choosing a connection interface - explanation of different printer connection options such as USB and Ethernet

05:40 — Overview of printers with built-in Wi-Fi module, allowing wireless operation

06:10 — Bluetooth connection

06:30 — Label selection nuances

07:20 — Conclusion