Tech Tips Archive

Windows Update Broke my Printer…Again!

It has happened twice in the last few months. A Windows Update broke your ability to print labels on your label printer. Technically the update broke the printer driver….twice. The first update was followed quickly by a patch.

Oops, I Read the Wrong Barcode!

Putting your Zebra scanner in Picklist mode or your Honeywell scanner in Centering mode makes it so that the only barcode that the reader will decode is the one that is exactly in the center of the reading area.

Keeping BarTender Updated is Important

Make a point to check and update your labeling software. New versions are being released more frequently than in the past, and they contain important bug fixes, new features, and security patches.

Identifying Mobile Computers

We got a great tip from one of our customers for identifying mobile computers. Click to learn more!

The Effects of Static Electricity

Did you know your label printing operations can be impacted by static electricity? Click to learn more about what you can do to mitigate this issue.

Use Zebra Stage Now to Update Android

Zebra Stage Now software makes the setup and configuration of Zebra mobile computers much easier. Click to learn more!

Printing From the Cloud

You can print to your label printers from your cloud software using Zebra Cloud Connect. Click to continue reading!

Parsing Barcode Data

Parsing barcode data can be achieved in the barcode scanner, in software, or in the barcode itself. Click to keep reading.

Printhead Element Out

Printhead element out detection is a hidden gem of a feature for Link-OS enabled Zebra printers. Click to read about the benefits and how to enable it.

How to Choose the Right Barcode Scanner

There are many factors you should consider when choosing a barcode scanner. Click to read more!

Outdoor Direct Thermal Labels

Our outdoor direct thermal labels can withstand harsh direct sunlight and high temperatures far better than regular direct thermal labels. Click to read more!

How to Calibrate the Verifier on Honeywell PX940V

Video demonstration of how to calibrate the barcode verifier on the Honeywell PX940V. Click to read more!