In hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality settings, space is limited, time is of the essence, and the overall guest experience is tantamount.

For high volume, accurate receipt print-outs, look no further than the Citizen CT-E301 receipt printer.

The Citizen CT-E301 receipt printer was designed not only to withstand harsh disinfectant chemicals, but also to prevent the spread of pathogens.

The technology in the case and the printer itself has a SIAA mark, indicating that it complies with ISO 22196 and is designed to provide effective results against the proliferation of pathogens while meeting the highest industry standards.

The Citizen CT-E301 is offered with either a standard USB interface or a triple interface consisting of USB, Serial, and Ethernet.

Citizen’s CT-E301 Receipt Printer has one of the smallest dimensions on the market, making it suitable for locations with limited space. It can be conveniently set next to a pay receptacle, incorporated into a kiosk, or displayed on the counter with a scanner.

See the Citizen CT-E301 Printer in Action

Key Benefits of the Citizen CT-E301

Improve worker efficiency and overall guest relations with the CT-E301. Here are even more reasons to seriously consider the versatile, disinfectant-ready printer:

Space-Saving: The CT-E301’s tiny form factor enables it to easily fit into a variety of hospitality settings. It doesn’t occupy important counter or desk space thanks to its modest size.

High-Speed Printing: High-speed printing capabilities enable providers to quickly produce invoices, receipts, labels, and other important documents. Workflows are streamlined, waiting times are decreased, and overall productivity is increased.

Quiet Operation: To encourage guest comfort, check-in surroundings need to be tranquil and serene. The CT-E301 is designed to run softly, minimizing noise interruption in reception areas.

Durability and Reliability: The CT-E301 is designed to endure the rigorous conditions seen in hotels and commercial real estate. Its construction uses high-quality materials to ensure lifespan and durability. The printer’s durable construction minimizes downtime and disruptions with continuous performance.

Seamless Integration: The CT-E301 is intended to be adaptable and compatible with a wide range of devices frequently used in healthcare. It offers a variety of connectivity choices, including USB, Ethernet, and Bluetooth, enabling smooth integration with current systems including point-of-sale (POS) terminals, PCs, tablets, and mobile devices.

Easy to Restock Receipt Rolls: Drop-in paper loading is used, which makes it simple to restock receipt rolls or switch paper kinds. The printer also has status indicators and error reporting features that enable rapid problem identification, prompt troubleshooting, and little downtime.

Download the Full CT-E301 Spec Sheet

Discover What the CT-E301 Can Do for Your Organization

Overall, the CT-E301 receipt printer is a great option in a hospitality context due to its small size, fast printing speed, silent operation, durability, compatibility, and ease of use.

Contact us to speak with hospitality, restaurant, and guest relations technology experts. As a Citizen partner, we would be thrilled to explore ways to integrate new receipt printers and more in your organization.

Webinar Details

Navigating the Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR) Landscape

Tuesday, June 20^th 2023

1:00pm Central

Presented By

David Lin – Product Manager, Robotics Automation at Zebra Technologies

Manthan Pawar – Product Manager – Robotics and AI at Barcodes, Inc.

Why AMR Matters for Your Organization

Join our roundtable discussion with industry experts, thought leaders, and fellow manufacturing/warehousing professionals to delve deeper into the rapidly expanding robotics industry.

Gain valuable insights and discover crucial strategies to help you make an informed decision on whether AMR solutions are right for your business.

This webinar will answer the following questions:

• How can you identify the right AMR solution amidst the crowded marketplace?
• What are the key factors to consider to ensure a successful deployment?
• How can AMRs be leveraged amidst budget constraints and what are the long-term cost savings associated with the implementation?

Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in an interactive panel discussion and have your pressing questions answered by our distinguished robotics panelists.

Join Us on June 20th for an In-Depth Robotics Webinar

We hope to see you there! Register below, and even if you are unable to make it – we will be sure to send a recording afterwards.

Connecting the Dots: The Impact of Healthcare Supply Chain on the Patient Care Experience

Thursday, June 22, 2023

11:00 AM CT

Join us for an insightful webinar led by Zebra’s Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, Rikki Jennings, featuring leaders from CHRISTUS Health, Zebra, and Barcodes Inc.

This panel discussion will explore how an efficient and optimized supply chain can elevate the way patients receive care, ensuring improved outcomes and enhanced satisfaction.

Presented By:

Rikki Jennings, Zebra Technologies, CNIO

John Wirthlin, Zebra Technologies, Industry Principal

Steve Beno, Barcodes, Director of Healthcare Sales

Tim Tassone, Barcodes, Principal Solutions Architect

Featured Speakers:

Susan Pustka, RN, CHRISTUS Health, Director, Infor ERP Services – Technical

Curt Evans, CHRISTUS Health, Director, Infor ERP Services – Supply Chain Management

Key Discussion Points in the Webinar:

Our panel of healthcare supply chain technology experts will address these key topics:

• Importance of supply chain management and its impact on patient care
• Bridging the gap between supply chain and clinical care by involving nursing leadership in the discussion

Webinar Details

How RFID Increases Shipment Accuracy

Thursday June 8^th

1:00pm – 1:45pm Central

Presented By

Tom O’Boyle – Principal RFID Solutions Architect – Barcodes Group

Nat Hillary – Solutions Engineer for Strategic Accounts, Impinj

Why RFID?

Shipments sent to the wrong location, missing items, or containing the wrong items cost time, money and erode customer trust.

Placed on points of transition, RFID technology can identify thousands of items per second, and is capable of achieving a read accuracy above 99% percent.

And it delivers powerful insights into traffic patterns and service level metrics to further optimize your operations.

Discover the Advantages of RFID for Your Organization:

• Automate tracking of shipments moving in and out of dock doors without direct line-of-sight, reducing the need for human intervention and manual scanning
• Read tags on pallets, cases, or items
• Alert teams when a shipment is incomplete, contains the wrong items, or is loaded on the wrong truck
• Experience repeatability and scalability with an easy installation process (no matter the size of your business)

That means RFID tags placed on individual items, pallets, or containers will be read accurately to ensure that the right goods are on the right truck – every time. 

Watch the Full RFID Webinar Recording

In order to keep frontline workers fully connected and ready for split-second decisions, equip them with the CT45XP mobile computer from Honeywell.

Why the CT45XP is Perfect for Harsh Environments

The Honeywell CT45XP mobile computer is easily adopted, thanks to the familiar Android OS, WiFi 6, and seamless integration with push-to-talk (SmartTalk).

The key improvement is an even more rugged design, suited for fast-paced retail, transportation, logistics, and industrial use.

With the open Android ecosystem, the CT45XP accommodates your preferred software all while heightening security and making deployment faster than ever.

The rugged, all-purpose productivity of the mobile computer combines reliable performance, real-time data visibility, and crystal clear voice communications for all frontline workers.

The bright, 5 inch display of the CT45XP improves worker productivity while maintaining a low total cost of ownership.

Additional CT45XP Specifications

The Honeywell CT45XP is also built extremely tough to both operate and be stored in extreme temperatures (such as cold storage and high humidity).

Accidental drops are not an issue, even to concrete from 6 feet.

Lastly, the CT45XP has incendiary protection ratings of 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 (quad bands). It’s the mobile computer workhorse industrial environments need, even those with harsh chemicals and temperatures.

For a full list of detailed specifications, download the CT45XP spec sheet here.

Watch the Honeywell CT45XP Video

Shop the Honeywell CT45XP online or contact your Barcodes, Inc. Account Manager for more information on the best rugged mobile computers today.

The Epson OmniLink TM-L100 Liner-Free Compatible Thermal Label Printer keeps things moving in the workplace.

The Epson TM-L100 printer can be dynamically shared between PC-POS terminals, mobile devices, and cloud servers at the same time.

With options for Bluetooth, Serial, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and USB-Network-Tethering, the TM-L100 connects reliably to the mobile devices of your choice.

Server Direct Print technology enables printing from web-based applications for online ordering.

Unlined and with flexible connectivity, the OmniLink is a fully functional labeling system in a compact form factor your team will love.

Unboxing the Epson TM-L100 Printer

Let’s have a quick look at what comes in the box when you order the Epson TM-L100 from Barcodes, Inc. Contents and packaging may vary depending on model.

Key Benefits of the OmniLink Printer

The OmniLink printer from Epson is a powerful, liner-free label making machine. No matter your use case, the printer exceeds in just about every department.

Wide liner-free media support—Epson Tested Media has a strong adhesive and is great for a wide range of uses in catering, retail, and other industries.

Accepts many tasks, prints one label at a time, and prevents labels from adhering and duplicating.

Built-In USB and Ethernet for almost any setting. There are also choices for Serial port, wireless, and Bluetooth®.

Lengthy auto cutter and printer life for reliable performance where you need it the most.

Use 47% less paper. White space reduction and letter height reduction can be a lifesaver for the environment (and your media budget).

No POS Software Connection Required. Server Direct Print allows a printer to receive orders and make barcode labels directly from a Web server. When you do need to share data between old POS terminals, tablets, and mobile devices with different interfaces, the TM-L100 connects to cloud servers, too.

Smart connectivity enables mobile devices to send and receive data via a single USB cable.

USB Network Tethering — connect directly to a tablet’s network.

POS peripherals, such as barcode readers, Epson displays, and many more are supported by the TM-L100.

Consider Epson for Your Barcode Label and Receipt Printing Needs

The latest OmniLink thermal printer is a fabulous, dynamic label and receipt printer that you can depend on in today’s most demanding retail, catering, restaurant, and hotel environments. Contact us today for a closer look at what the TM-L100 can do for your business.

The problem of counterfeit products is global, and it’s growing. Knockoff handbags, athletic shoes, wristwatches, and pharmaceuticals cost businesses and consumers billions of dollars every year globally.

Now, there’s a new way brands can fight fakes: RAIN RFID cryptographic authentication.

The Impinj Authenticity™ solution engine brings enterprise-scale product authentication to new and existing RAIN RFID deployments.

What is Product Authentication?

At its heart, authenticating something is largely straightforward: You want to conclusively establish the item as genuine and determine its owner or origin. Doing that can get complex.

Product authentication solutions built on the Impinj platform employ secure cryptography, using a challenge-response protocol to determine with a high degree of certainty whether an item is genuine.

RAIN RFID from Impinj

An item tagged with RAIN RFID has certain information associated with it—data such as the manufacturer name, model number, serial number, date of manufacture, purchase date, customer name, and more. That item-specific data can be stored in a product cloud.

When that item is read at any point in the supply chain by a RAIN RFID reader, an Impinj-based authentication solution cross-checks and confirms the information stored in the product cloud and verifies the tag’s authenticity using the Impinj Authentication Service.

Impinj Authenticity uses cryptographic authentication, a feature of the new RFID tag chips, to swiftly and automatically verify tagged products as genuine.

Implement RAIN RFID with a Trusted Partner

For an in-depth explanation of how Impinj Authenticity works, contact Barcodes, Inc. to learn more about RAIN RFID.

Your warehouse devices are one of the foundations of your operation so it’s crucial that you are using the best equipment for your company.  Finding the right choices for your enterprise’s unique needs can be challenging because, without a doubt, device procurement takes significant time and research.  If you get it wrong, it could mean disaster for your daily operations.  Let’s make sure you make the right choices so management will see your operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Proven Process for Device Procurement

Barcodes has a proven approach to device procurement. The experts at Barcodes take the time to understand your company’s unique needs, identify suitable Zebra devices, and efficiently navigate complex supply chain challenges to deliver a world-class product and experience.

Barcodes will get input from different members of your team so they gather in-depth knowledge of your current devices and then work with you to identify the best enterprise mobility solution to meet your needs. Our team of experts leverages our knowledge of the industry, technology trends, and market landscape to ensure we provide your company with the best solutions.

At Barcodes, we believe that procuring the right Zebra devices for your enterprise is critical. We understand that finding the right solution takes time and careful consideration so we take the time to get to know your business, and its unique needs before recommending any solutions.

The Right Zebra Devices at Your Fingertips

Barcodes is proud to be an authorized Zebra reseller. What does that mean for you? First, Barcodes has exclusive access to the latest Zebra technologies, giving you a head start on the newest devices and groundbreaking solutions. Additionally, Barcodes can fill your order with genuine Zebra devices backed by a Zebra warranty, so you can be confident knowing your devices are protected. Plus, you’ll enjoy the world-class technical support that only Zebra + Barcodes can provide.

Leave Device Procurement to the Experts – Get Started Today!

You don’t need to lose sleep over Zebra device procurement. Learn more about how our true Mobility Management service with Zebra device procurement can make a difference for your business. Get started today by contacting a Barcodes Mobility Expert online or calling us at (855) 233-2917.

Both customers and business owners have become more and more interested in self-service kiosks. Reduced wait times and increased user control are two factors in favor of kiosks. Touch Dynamic Pavilion Kiosks are a shining example of self-serve kiosks done well.

Kiosks are flexible machines that can be used in many different ways. They can be used to check out at restaurants and stores, as well as to check in at airports, hotels, and doctors’ offices.

Every business has different needs, but they can all benefit from adding wall-mounted kiosks to their tech offerings.

Quick Service Restaurant Kiosk Use

A booth wall mount is good for restaurants because it can bring in more customers and help them spend more money. Kiosk users place more orders, which raises the average amount they spend by 12–20% or even 30%.

One reason is that the booth is always offering deals, bundles, and extras. Others point out the visuals are easy to navigate and allow customers to visually confirm their order details without being rushed.

Kiosk meals can show more information about the food and how it affects your diet than options on paper or boards. Customers with special dietary needs can check ingredients with ease.

Another reason for a wall kiosk: orders go straight from the customer to the cook. This improves order accuracy and order queue speeds. And the kitchen knows exactly where the items are going for handoff to customer.

Touchscreen Kiosks for In-Store

Kiosks display pricing information, product details, in-store location, and even availability at nearby stores. This frees up valuable associate resources to deliver an exceptional, personalized experience.

Like restaurants, stores can have self-service checkouts with booth wall mounts. Customers can avoid waiting in long lines, and they have more control over how they shop.

Self-checkout is more handy and easy to use, so customers who don’t want to wait in long lines are less likely to leave their carts behind.

Wall-mounted screens can also be a great way to save space in small rooms. Since they are fixed on the wall, all you have to do is give customers a place to put their purchases.

No need to worry about giving the units more floor or counter room. Instead of putting checkout equipment on the bar, the wall mount makes room for things like displays of seasonal goods and “impulse buys,” which bring in more money.

Family Fun and Attractions Need Kiosks, Too

Bowling alleys, skating rinks, amusement parks, and indoor fun centers install wall-mount kiosks:

• Faster check-in and ticketing processes
• Fewer long lines
• Improved workflow for employees

Places to eat, gift shops, photo booths, and equipment/gear rental benefit from self-service kiosks as well.

Last but not least, wall-mounted booths can also show digital signs. They can show information about events, location rules and laws, and ads. Again, the wall mount makes more room on the floor for souvenirs and merchandise.

It’s Time to Read the (Digital) Signs

No matter what industry you’re in, adding wall-mounted kiosks will help you make customers happier, make more money, cut down on wait times, re-assign workers (which will save you money on labor costs), and ease operations.

Thrill your customers so much that they return again and again. That’s the power of the kiosk. Contact us for a self-service kiosk project assessment.

Barcodes, Inc. recently launched its AMR portfolio to cater to a wide range of applications, from warehousing fulfillment to manufacturing, providing businesses with intelligent automation that’s easy to implement and delivers rapid ROI.

A new partnership with SVT Robotics now provides customers with faster deployment and lessens the complexity that’s often involved in automation and robotics deployments.

“Fast and seamless integration with our new AMR platform is a key element in our ability to deploy the robots quickly and with better throughput and scalability,” says Daniel Nettesheim, President and CEO of Barcodes Group. “SVT’s expertise in rapid robotics integration will help us deliver even faster ROI for our customers and ease the strain on labor that’s affecting companies across the supply chain.”

SVT Robotics’ tech-agnostic, low-code SOFTBOT Platform enables companies to integrate any robot, automation, IoT device, or human productivity tool for any task in just days or weeks.

“The connectivity from the SOFTBOT Platform to Barcodes Group’s technology will enable warehouses to fully integrate AMRs in very short period of time,” said A.K. Schultz, CEO of SVT Robotics. “With automation becoming more important to supply chain as a whole, the ability to deploy quickly and optimize productivity is a game changer in the industry.”

The partnership shortens AMR integration time and reduces the complexity of traditional integration methods.

Read the full press release below.

CHICAGO, March 16, 2023 — Barcodes Group, whose end-to-end technology solutions improve mobility, visibility, and automation, and SVT Robotics, a leader in enterprise software for the rapid deployment of robotics, have joined forces to accelerate the integration of Barcodes Group’s AMR portfolio within manufacturing and fulfillment warehouses. The partnership will provide customers of Barcodes Group faster deployment and lessen the complexity that’s often involved in automation and robotics deployments.

“Fast and seamless integration with our new AMR platform is a key element in our ability to deploy the robots quickly and with better throughput and scalability,” said Daniel Nettesheim, President and CEO of Barcodes Group. “SVT’s expertise in rapid robotics integration will help us deliver even faster ROI for our customers and ease the strain on labor that’s affecting companies across the supply chain.”

“The connectivity from the SOFTBOT Platform to Barcodes Group’s technology will enable warehouses to fully integrate AMRs in very short period of time,” said A.K. Schultz, CEO of SVT Robotics. “With automation becoming more important to supply chain as a whole, the ability to deploy quickly and optimize productivity is a game changer in the industry.

Barcodes Group recently launched its AMR portfolio to cater to a wide range of applications, from warehousing fulfillment to manufacturing, providing businesses with intelligent automation that’s easy to implement and delivers rapid ROI.

SVT’s SOFTBOT Platform empowers supply chain organizations to design and integrate across a wide spectrum of automation options. The result of SVT and Barcodes Group joining forces is warehouse operations powered by use case-driven workflows and end-to-end automation functionality using today’s most innovative technologies.

About Barcodes Group

Barcodes Group provides end-to-end technology solutions that improve mobility, visibility, and automation for organizations across the globe. With 25+ years of experience and partnerships with leading technology manufacturers, Barcodes Group delivers exceptional products, software, and services to help businesses navigate a world in motion. Key technology platforms include enterprise mobility, automated vision and labeling, RFID, warehouse robotics, access control systems, and more.

About SVT Robotics 

SVT Robotics is an enterprise software company that’s revolutionizing robot deployments in the warehousing and manufacturing industries. SVT’s tech-agnostic, low-code SOFTBOT Platform enables companies to integrate any robot, automation, IoT device, or human productivity tool for any task in just days or weeks.