Posts by Dana Ritchie
PaladinID In The News!
PaladinID is in the News! We were excited to learn that an article was written about PaladinID. To read the article, please visit Passion For Bar Code Labels and find out more about what we do and how we do it.
Read More2D Bar Codes For Crystal Reports
It was just announced that DL Technology Ltd. has just released a product called DLSoft Bar Code 2D Tools. It will enable companies to print 2D bar codes within Crystal Reports XI applications. It is great seeing bar codes being used to make companies more efficient. I would say that 50% of the companies do…
Read MoreZebra USB Connector Problems
Dealing with Zebra USB Connector problems? It has been known for sometime in the industry that the USB board Zebra Technologies uses has had bad solder connections. I have replaced many boards over the past two years. I finally decided to do something about it. Pictured below is a cable stay that I have found…
Read MoreFirst PCL5E Bar Code Printer Unveiled!
Datamax just released the industry’s first PCL5E bar code printer. I am pleasantly surprised at the reception the industry is giving this new printer. While this is not an option with other manufacturers printers, it seems like this was something companies wanted. The feedback I am hearing is that people do not want to use…
Read MorePaladinID, A Platinum Partner With Source Technologies!
PaladinID is excited to announce that on August 16th, we became a Platinum Partner with Source Technologies. Pictured here is Justin Visconti, Reseller Sales Manager, yours truly, and Mimi Bartholomew, Director, Alliance Partnerships. Upon seeing their product line, taking a plant tour, meeting the engineering team and learning that these printers do in fact fill…
Read MoreSTP1120N Video Of Printing Very Small Labels
Watch our 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…
Read MoreSTP1120N Part 3
STP1120N Part 3 – your source for even MORE information 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…
Read MoreNear Edge STP1120N Part 2
Here is your Near 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…
Read MoreNew Source Technologies Near Edge STP1120N Printer, Part 1
The new 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…
Read MoreHow Barcodes Work!
Confounded by the concept of how barcodes work? I have been in the bar code labeling business for over 23 years. I came across this video on how UPC bar codes work. I knew some of this, but the finer details were new to me. I really enjoyed the detailed explanation. You too can become…
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