Why Manufacturing Plants Need Durable Barcode Printers

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When manufacturers aren’t able to print barcode identification labels, inventory can be disastrous and lead to complex and error-prone workflows that hinder products from reaching the customer. Repairing or replacing barcode printers and barcode scanning devices can cost you time and money. The average manufacturing barcode equipment repair can cost over $200 per device, explaining why factories can lose anywhere between 5-20% of productivity due to downtime. Because over 80% of business owners are unable to calculate their true downtime costs correctly, preventing breakdowns is vital to curb operational costs before they translate  into millions of dollars in revenue loss.  Since manufacturing is the first line of business, a weak device can affect the entire supply chain down to retail stock counts and customer satisfaction. For that reason, manufacturing success hinges on durable enterprise-grade devices. 

With rugged enterprise barcoding printers, you get the satisfaction of reliable technology for sustained operations and unmatched productivity. This means that when your business can count on undisrupted uptime from durable devices since they are made to retain high performance in stringent environments. Zebra’s enterprise barcode printers clearly exemplify this by empowering plants with: 

  1. Less costly downtime by providing employees with real-time access to data.
  2. Rugged durability so printers can withstand the harshest conditions and your workers can operate uninterrupted.
  3. Faster print speeds than ever before so your printers have the best components and mechanisms, and your throughput increases. 
  4. A user-friendly design that gives workers a personalized feel they are comfortable with to cut down on IT costs and streamline routine maintenance. 
  5. Tested performance backed by rigorous tests that increase survival time of your products to get more out of them. 
  6. Managed printer services through Advanced Automation which can expertly help set up your printer, routinely maintain its settings, and efficiently repair printers with a quick turnaround time. 

Why Zebra Printers

If your business isn’t operating as one unit, chances are that those amazing benefits aren’t impacting your business. You can achieve these benefits with no hassle and no errors through Zebra Technologies industrial printers and labels. Give your workers printers that have:

  • An all-metal heavy gauge structure that is built to withstand 24/7 operations and handle extreme temperatures
  • Intuitive Print DNA software to deliver unmatched intelligence for advanced communication, device management, and privacy controls so it fits perfectly for your business
  • Micro-consistent printing to bring top-notch quality to your labels and print fast
  • Adaptable design to allow upgrades through communications, media handling, and more. 

Bring reliable performance and consistent quality to your business with Zebra’s Certified Printing Supplies and Advanced Automation’s custom labels. Ensure high print quality, durability, maximum printhead life, and easier output with ultimate specifications:

  • Extensive pre-tests to provide only the toughest labels that are guaranteed to fit all your needs
  • Over 90 material options and 400 stocked ZipShip paper and synthetic labels and tags to have every right label and tag for your application.
  • Utilize an ISO 9001 certified, 23-point quality inspection to ensure consistent quality.  

You can upgrade your printers, labels, and other rugged hardware now through the GO Zebra Trade-In Program.

Unify your business with printers and labels that are durable, easy to use, made for high demand, and upgradable. Advanced Automation is committed to delivering close technical assistance for your manufacturing needs with guaranteed durable and simple solutions. See the future of durable technologies with Advanced Automation when you contact us for a FREE Demo

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