STP1120N Video Of Printing Very Small Labels
This video was shot using a camera phone and shows the capabilities of the new STP1120N bar code printer when using very small labels. The reason this is important is because no other bar code printer can print on this size label or even hold registration this tight. This printer has two label sensors built in along with an additional pinch roller for accurate registration, especially on very small labels. With other brands, there is a built in slop, float or drift as they call it. The print will walk on the labels. The smaller the labels, the more it is noticed. Another area where...
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The STP1120N really shines and does its best work on difficult to image materials like synthetics, vinyls and tag stock. Even though is does a great job on paper, you are at a slight disadvantage with the cost of the ribbons. The STP1120N uses a near edge print technology that requires a wax/resin ribbon, even on paper. Once you move away from thermal transfer paper, the costs of operation is equal, but the print quality is second to none. With a near edge printer, the print-head actually floats to match the thickness of the label substrate. Meaning, if you print paper labels and...
Read MoreNear Edge STP1120N Part 2
I am very impressed with the STP1120N near edge thermal transfer bar code printer. Having been in the Auto ID business for over 24 years, this printer out of the box was something completely different. I spent a day training and learning more about what this printer can do. I will touch on a few of the things that I liked. This is considered a heavy duty “mission critical” printer. The printers language is PCL5E (an industry standard). Each printer manufacturer in the bar code industry has their own proprietary language. “This new printer will make...
Read MoreNew Source Technologies Near Edge STP1120N Printer, Part 1
The Source Technologies near edge STP1120N thermal transfer bar code printer was just released! It was a great honor to have been invited to the product launch in Charlotte, NC on July 11th. I am very excited about this new printer. This printer is brand new from the ground up. Thermal transfer printers have not changed much over the past 25 years. The STP1120N has many features that I think will greatly improve the ease of use. I was very impressed by the print quality, especially rotated (ladder) style bar codes, they were near perfect. I will doing a multi-part series on this printer...
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