Factors the Affect Printer Performance

The physical condition of your printer and the environment in which it operates are key indicators of the reliability of its performance during periods of high print demand. Other indicators, known as wear factors, will also affect the reliability of your thermal transfer printer over time or during heavy printer use. More common wear factors … Continue reading Factors the Affect Printer Performance

RFID Tags Used to Track Marijuana

Colorado requires that growers, processors and retailers of medical or recreational marijuana use EPC Gen 2 passive RFID tags to authenticate and identify each plant or product. With hundreds of recreational marijuana shops planned to open in Colorado on January 1, 2014, the plan is to have every package of buds or processed products, including … Continue reading RFID Tags Used to Track Marijuana

The Benefits of Using Hosted Inventory Management Software

Accurate inventory and up-to-date sales tracking are both vital to operating and succeeding with your business. Choosing the right software is one of the most important business decisions you will make. When broken down, inventory management software is a computer-based system for tracking inventory levels, orders, sales and deliveries. It can also be used in … Continue reading The Benefits of Using Hosted Inventory Management Software

Converse Wedges a New Look for an Old Classic

Converse All Star “Chuck Taylor” Basketball shoes have never really been known for updates or redesigns. The birth of an All American Classic In 1917, the Converse Rubber Corp. created its very first rubber soled basketball shoe. The Converse All Stars were originally produced in a natural brown color with black trim. By the 1920s, … Continue reading Converse Wedges a New Look for an Old Classic

IoT Smart Devices Help on the Farm

Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) has lead the Australian Center for Broadband Innovation (ACBI) research initiative to create greater awareness and understanding of the potential for smart farming, which is enabled by internet services. Part of the initiative has been the test of IoT services on Kirby Smart Farm at Amidale in … Continue reading IoT Smart Devices Help on the Farm

What is a Barcode Scanner?

A barcode scanner, also called a point-of-sale (POS) scanner or a price scanner, is a device used to capture and read information contained in a barcode. The scanner consists of a light source, a lens and a light sensor that translates optical impulses into electrical ones. They also contain decoder circuitry analyzing the barcode’s image … Continue reading What is a Barcode Scanner?