Tech Tips Archive

Protecting Your Devices from Power and Security Issues

EMP often becomes the cleanup crew when Monday mornings reveal downed printers, scanners, or RFID equipment—often caused by avoidable power or security issues. Learn the simple protections and best practices that can save your operation from costly outages—and why EMP is the partner you want when things go wrong. You should probably take some notes!

Changing Label Printing Software

Switching from outdated label software feels overwhelming, but sticking with slow, unsupported tools only holds your operations back. See how EMP and BarTender can simplify the entire transition—consolidating formats, streamlining databases, and making your labeling faster than ever.

Zebra’s Enterprise Home Screen

EMP knows Zebra’s Android inside and out, using tools like Enterprise Home Screen and Enterprise Browser to lock down devices and secure data. Discover how these hidden features can transform your data collection terminals into powerful, secure, and customized data collection machines!

Do You Still Need a Cradle?

We’ve been drowning in cradles and power supplies for years. Now, a quiet shift to USB-C is saving time, money, and sanity. So, do we still need charging cradles?

Printer Settings Being Overwritten by Label Format

Printers acting up despite display changes? The real culprit might be hidden commands hijacking your settings—find out how to take back control.

Using Symbol Fonts in BarTender

BarTender makes it easy to add industry symbols to your labels using built-in symbol fonts—no extra design work needed. You’ll never guess how simple it is to drop in complex icons like they’re just regular text. Check out this Tech Tip!

When is it Time to Wipe a Device and Start Over?

Resetting Zebra Android devices is easier than you think, especially with EMP Tech Group and StageNow in your corner. One barcode scan can wipe your device clean... but only if you know the secret sauce our tech team uses!

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!