Whether it's a fixed printer or a mobile printer, having the ability to print barcodes, price tags, tickets and other information with one seamless machine has greatly improved the inventory tracking and asset managing capabilities of modern businesses. Barcode scanners have proven to be especially important for members of the retail supply chain, including manufacturers, warehouses, shippers and retailers. Cutting edge products such as Intermec printers come in both fixed and mobile versions that work with the latest software applications and are easy to install in any workplace setting.

When it comes to barcode printers, there are many different labels that are specifically designed for this purpose, although some printers are also capable of printing on fabrics like polyester. Barcode printers can print in various colors, but black is generally preferred because a light color may end up with insufficient contrast between the bars, resulting in unreadable barcodes. Several security features are also available to ensure that there is no counterfeit coding by the printers. The latest fixed printer technologies also make it possible to print smart labels that contain radio frequency identification chips within the label media.

Some of the most innovative printing machines in recent years have been Intermec printers, which are useful for creating labels, tickets and tags. Their barcode printers and RFID printers cover every type of application, from economical low-volume needs to rugged, industrial-strength printing and applicators. Intermec printers are known for quality, durability and reliability, as well as a wide range of features including multiple protocol support, programmability, Internet printing and management, wireless, internal Ethernet support, RFID, and liner-less technology.

With either a fixed printer or a mobile printer, a business can do more with their resources and control their inventories more effectively. The latest inventory management technologies use barcodes and radio frequency identification tags that come straight from the printer to the product in seconds.