Product Updates - April & May 2021

Suzanne Smiley | May 05, 2021 | min read

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Sample Packs | Mobile Computer/Kiosks | UHF RFID Antennas | UHF RFID Readers | RFID Printers |

Mobile Barcode Printers | Desktop Barcode Printers | Industrial Barcode Printers

1. Laundry Tracking UHF RFID Sample Pack

Type of Product: UHF RFID Sample Pack

Manufacturer: Various

Typical Applications: Laundry & Textile Tracking

What’s Important: Three of the best laundry and textile RFID tags are included in this sample pack for testing with your UHF RFID system. Inside this sample pack are - 3 x Invengo LinTrak C15 UHF RFID Laundry Tags, 3 x Fujitsu WT-A533 UHF RFID Tags, and 3 x Embeddable RFID Wire Tags.

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Read about the different attachment methods available for RFID Laundry Tags

2. Zebra CC6000 Customer Concierge Kiosk

Type of Product: Mobile Computer + Scanner

Manufacturer: Zebra

Typical Applications: Retail, Healthcare, Hospitality

What’s Important: This tablet has all the options your business needs for superior online and in-store service and capabilities. With one of these tablets, shoppers can check an for order pickup, find a product or lookup product pricing, call for an associate, video chat with an expert for instant answers, get personalized offers, and even checkout.

3. Vulcan RFID PAR90209H (RHCP) Outdoor RFID Antenna (FCC)

Type of Product: UHF RFID Antenna

Manufacturer: Vulcan RFID

Typical Applications: Outdoor Applications

What’s Important: The Vulcan RFID PAR90209H UHF RFID Antenna is an outdoor, circularly-polarized, medium-gain (9.0 dBic) RFID Antenna - rated IP 67.

4. Vulcan RFID A5020 Circular Polarized Antenna (FCC)

Type of Product: UHF RFID Antenna

Manufacturer: Vulcan RFID

Typical Applications: Retail Point-of-Sale, Retail Smart Shelving

What’s Important: The Vulcan RFID A5020 UHF RFID Antenna is an outdoor, circularly-polarized, high-gain (5.5 dBic) RFID Antenna - rated IP 68.

5. Zebra MC3390xR Integrated Long-Range RFID Handheld Reader

Type of Product: UHF RFID Handheld Reader

Manufacturer: Zebra

Typical Applications: Transportation, Inventory Management, Manufacturing

What’s Important: Replacing the veteran reader in the industry, the Zebra MC3390R, the all new Zebra MC3390xR Long Range, Handheld RFID Reader has some impressive specs & upgrades.

Linearly Polarized
Read Range Up to 18.2m (60 ft)
Android 10 Operating System
Data Interface Options - USB 2.0 High Speed (host and client), WLAN, Bluetooth
Integrated NFC Reader
Battery Stats: Rechargeable Li-Ion, 3.6V, 7000 mAh PowerPrecision+ battery
Rated IP 54

6. Impinj xSpan Gateway RFID Reader

Type of Product: UHF RFID Gateway Reader

Manufacturer: Impinj

Typical Applications: Inventory Management, Asset Tracking, Movement Tracking Applications

What’s Important: Now Available for Use in China with the GX21M1 Option!

Read More About the xSpan Here

RFID PRINTERS

7. Honeywell PM43A Mid-Range Industrial Printer (203 dpi, 4 Inch Print Width, Icon Display, Ethernet, USB, Serial)

Type of Product: Barcode and/or UHF RFID Printer

Manufacturer: Honeywell

Typical Applications: Barcode and/or RFID Labeling Applications

What’s Important: The Honeywell PM43A Mid-Range Industrial Printer can be purchased with or without UHF RFID capabilities. Features:

203 dpi
Print Width - 4.25”
Thermal Transfer Printing
Data Interface - Ethernet, RS-232, USB
Network Protocol IPv6 for long-term scalability

8. SATO CL4NX Plus Series Thermal UHF RFID Printer

Type of Product: UHF RFID Printer

Manufacturer: SATO

Typical Applications: RFID Labeling Applications

What’s Important: The New SATO CL4NX Plus Series UHF RFID Printer is replacing a long-standing RFID Printer, the SATO CL4NX. The new CL4NX Plus Series expands on the original model with features like:

203 or 305 dpi
Print Width - 4.09”
Both Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
Data Interface - USB 2.0 Ethernet, RS-232C, Parallel, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Direct optional
Print Speed - 14 inches per second
Micro Label Print Head
SATO RF Analyze feature optimizes the antenna and inlay settings automatically for fast and stable encoding.

9. SATO CL4NX Plus Series Thermal HF/NFC RFID Printer

Type of Product: NFC/HF RFID Printer

Manufacturer: SATO

Typical Applications: RFID Labeling Applications

What’s Important: The New SATO CL4NX Plus Series NFC/HF RFID Printer works with both ISO 15693 and ISO 14443 protocols, and has the below features:

203, 305, or 609 dpi
Print Width - 4.09”
Both Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Printing
Data Interface - USB 2.0 Ethernet, RS-232C, Parallel, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Direct optional
Print speeds up to 14 ips in 203 or 305 dpi
Smart printhead and pure line platen roller

10. SATO CL6NX Plus Series Thermal UHF RFID Printer

Type of Product: UHF RFID Printer

Manufacturer: SATO

Typical Applications: RFID Labeling Applications

What’s Important: The New SATO CL6NX Plus Series UHF RFID Printer is replacing a long-standing RFID Printer, the SATO CL6NX. The new CL6NX Plus Series expands on the original model with features like:

203 or 305 dpi
Print Width - 6.59”
Both Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer Printing
Print Speed - 14 ips (inches per second)
Micro Label Print Head
SATO RF Analyze feature optimizes the antenna and inlay settings automatically for fast and stable encoding.

Also available in a non-RFID version:

11. Zebra ZQ521 UHF RFID Direct Thermal Mobile Printer

Type of Product: Mobile UHF RFID Printer

Manufacturer: Zebra

Typical Applications: Mobile UHF RFID Label Printing

What’s Important: One of the only rugged, mobile UHF RFID Printers on the market - this Zebra ZQ521 has the follow features:

203 dpi
Print Width - 4.09”
Direct Thermal Printing
Date Interface - WLAN 802.11ac radio, Bluetooth 4.1 Classic & BLE radio, USB
Print Speed - 5 ips (Inches per second) or 127 mm per second
IP Rating - IP 54
Apple iOs, Android, & Windows Mobile connectivity

Also available here, in a Non-RFID version

MOBILE BARCODE PRINTERS

12. Zebra ZQ521 Direct Thermal Mobile Printer

Type of Product: Barcode Printer

Manufacturer: Zebra

Typical Applications: Mobile Barcode Printing Applications

What’s Important: The Zebra ZQ521 Direct Thermal Mobile Printer has the follow features:

203 dpi
Print Width - 4.09”
Direct Thermal Printing
Data Interface - Bluetooth 4.1 EDR + LE - Standard WLAN 802.11ac
MIL-STD 810G for drop and shock
IP Rating - IP 54
528 MHz ARM Processor

13. Zebra ZQ630 Direct Thermal Mobile Printer

Type of Product: Mobile Barcode Printer

Manufacturer: Zebra

Typical Applications: Mobile Barcode Printing Applications

What’s Important: The Zebra ZQ630 Direct Thermal Mobile Printer has the follow features:

203 dpi
Print Width - 4.1”
Direct Thermal Printing
Data Interface - USB 2.0, ZebraNet 802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 (Classic and BLE)
MIL-STD 810G for drop and shock
Apple iOS, Android, and Windows connectivity.
Increased productivity with battery-saving ‘sleep mode’

14. SATO PV4 Direct Thermal Mobile Printer

Type of Product: UHF RFID Printer

Manufacturer: SATO

Typical Applications: Mobile Barcode Printing Applications

What’s Important: The SATO PV4 Direct Thermal Mobile Printer has the follow features:

203 dpi
Print Width - 4.1”
Direct Thermal Printing
Data Interface - USB 2.0 (Type C connector), Bluetooth 5.0 LE, Wi-Fi capabilities if selected
Ruggedness to withstand fast-paced environments and 6' foot drops to concrete
IP 54
2.6 inch roll size provides over 105 4"x6" labels per roll.

DESKTOP BARCODE PRINTERS

15. SATO CL6NX Plus Series Thermal Barcode Printer

Type of Product: Desktop Barcode Printer

Manufacturer: SATO

Typical Applications: Barcode Labeling Applications

What’s Important: The new CL6NX Plus Series expands on the original model with features like:

203 or 305 dpi
Print Width - 6.59”
Both Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer
Data Interface - USB 2.0 Ethernet, RS-232C, Parallel, Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, Wi-Fi & Wi-Fi Direct optional
Print Speed - 10 inches per second
Micro Label Print Head
SATO RF Analyze feature optimizes the antenna and inlay settings automatically for fast and stable encoding.

16. Honeywell PC43d Direct Thermal Desktop Printer

Type of Product: Desktop Barcode Printer

Manufacturer: Honeywell

Typical Applications: Barcode Labeling Applications

What’s Important: The Honeywell PC43d Direct Thermal Desktop Printer is a low-cost, small form-factor, desktop printer with feature like:

203 dpi
Print Width - 4.7”
Direct Thermal Printing
Data Interface - USB Type A & B
Designed to be quick and hassle-free to setup and use
Under $400

17. Zebra ZD420D Direct Thermal Desktop Printer

Type of Product: Desktop Barcode Printer

Manufacturer: Zebra

Typical Applications: Barcode Labeling Applications

What’s Important: With high-quality printing and an intuitive design, the Zebra AD420D is a low-cost desktop printer option for fast barcode printing. The Zebra ZD420D has features like:

203 dpi
4.09” Print Width
Direct Thermal Printing
Data Interface - USB 2.0, USB Host, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Modular Connectivity Slot-Ethernet - Standard; Wi-Fi Certified 802.11ac WLAN with Bluetooth 4.1 - Optional
Optional Battery for Cordless Printing

18. Zebra GK620D Direct Thermal Desktop Printer

Type of Product: Desktop Barcode Printer

Manufacturer: Zebra

Typical Applications: Desktop Barcode Printing Applications

What’s Important: The Zebra GK620D Direct Thermal Desktop Printer is a high-performance Barcode printer with features like:

203 dpi
4.09” Print Width
Direct Thermal Printing
Data Interface - USB 1.1 bi-directional, Internal 10/100 Ethernet
Network Manageability

INDUSTRIAL BARCODE PRINTERS

19. Honeywell I-Class Mark II Thermal Industrial Barcode Printer

Type of Product: Industrial Barcode Printer

Manufacturer: Honeywell

Typical Applications: Barcode Labeling Applications

What’s Important: The Honeywell I-Class Mark II Thermal Industrial Barcode Printer is considered a mid-range printer in terms of price and printing capabilities. With features like:

203 or 305 dpi
Print Width - 4.10” or 4.16”(selection dependent)
Direct Thermal or Thermal Transfer Printing
Data Interface - RS-232, USB, Parallel, Ethernet depending on selection above
Field upgradable features like thermal transfer & an internal rewinder

20. Zebra 220Xi4 Thermal Industrial Barcode Printer

Type of Product: Industrial Barcode Printer

Manufacturer: Zebra

Typical Applications: Barcode Labeling Applications

What’s Important: The Zebra GK620D Direct Thermal Desktop Printer is a high-performance Barcode printer with features like:

203 dpi
4.09 in Print Width
Direct Thermal Printing
Data Interface - USB 1.1 bi-directional, Internal 10/100 Ethernet
Network Manageability

Conclusion

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