| It is important to have label printers that are portable | | | | of having the capability to create continuous tapes and |
| and hence can be carried from one place to another | | | | pipe markers. Most portable label printers can print bar |
| so that labeling can be done on the spot. There are | | | | code labels. |
| many portable printers available today that have a | | | | Most portable label printers can also be connected to |
| battery inside that is rechargeable and allows the | | | | a computer through an RS232 or USB interface. |
| printer to work for hours before a recharge is | | | | Software for using these printers is included. Generally, |
| necessary. These handheld printers are lightweight and | | | | portable label printers can print labels around 2 inches in |
| compact and can be easily carried. A keyboard is | | | | width. Portable label printers usually use thermal or dot |
| integrated with the printer to allow the user to enter | | | | matrix technology for printing. Printing supplies can also |
| the details to be printed. | | | | be purchased from the manufacturer. The latest |
| Labeling machines that can be carried anywhere?from | | | | innovation in portable label printers is wireless printers |
| an office to a shop floor?are also available. These are | | | | that communicate through wireless networking with |
| rugged, heavy-duty industrial label printer types that | | | | the host computer. |
| have a wide variety of color label tapes. Another class | | | | There is a portable label printer for every need. One |
| of printers that are available is the handheld | | | | only needs to search, either in the local stores or on |
| cartridge-based labeling printers that can print die-cut | | | | the internet for the printer that fits ones requirements. |
| labels and even self-laminating labels and sleeves. A | | | | Most of these printers are quite cheap and can easily |
| few of these printers come with the additional feature | | | | fit into one?s budget. |