Tech Tips Archive

Following GS1 Barcode Standards

GS1 standards have evolved far beyond barcodes, now shaping how companies manage data in both scanning and RFID systems. Learn how following these global standards can supercharge your operations and why most companies are still doing it wrong!

Calibrating Zebra RFID Label Printers

Zebra ZT printers take a few minutes to calibrate RFID labels, but once done, they print flawlessly. Why the delay might actually be a game-changer for your RFID printing workflow!

Reading OCR and Digimarc with Zebra Scanners

Zebra's scanners now read text characters in addition to barcodes, thanks to advancements in OCR technology. Digimarc's invisible barcodes are gaining traction, especially with major retailers like Walmart. Unlock the potential of these cutting-edge technologies for your business!

Latest Version of Android has a Catch

Zebra’s version of Android is always a few versions behind the consumer version, ensuring thorough testing before release. Recent changes in Android 13 require physical acknowledgements for privacy and security, impacting device provisioning. Learn how these updates affect your operations and how we can help manage your mobile computer fleet!

Matching Ribbons and Labels

We often receive calls about label printer issues, and surprisingly, many are due to a mismatch between the label and the thermal ribbon. Watch the video above or read the article to learn how to choose the right materials and avoid common pitfalls!

Zebra’s Network Connection Manager For A Wireless Network

One of our customers is installing a private cellular network to supplement their Wi-Fi in challenging environments. Discover how Zebra StageNow's Network Connection Manager can seamlessly prioritize networks for your Zebra mobile devices!

Zebra Printer Setup App on Mobile Devices

The Zebra Setup Utility App can manage both mobile and desktop printers with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and Link-OS. Discover how this app can revolutionize your printer management system.

Is Your Label Printer a Security Risk?

Many customers are finding label printers with Telnet enabled as a security vulnerability during IT Security Audits. If this applies to you, read on to find out what you can do to avoid unencrypted data risks and boost operational efficiency!

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Pull the Battery for 30 Minutes

This section should be re-titled "Thinking Outside the Box". Because with all our experience in tech services we're always quick to cancel out the usual problems, leaving room for our engineers to problem solve quirky issues. Having issues with your mobile computer and tried everything? Try this!

Using RFID Tags in Low Temperatures

No, it's not THAT cold yet, unless of course your warehouse or storage facility is a cryogenic environment. Because RFID technology is still in its infancy among consumers, we're constantly testing the ways in which we can utilize this tech. Read on to see how RFID Tags "weathered" in these freezing climates!

Matching Thermal Ribbon to Label Stock

Not so fast. Yes, the process of printing seems easy going once you setup your printer, load the ribbon, and load the labels. But what if we told you it can be more complicated than that. That's where EMP can advise you on which ribbons match with certain label stocks. Read on to save you the trouble of printing a bad batch of labels!