GS1’s move to 2D barcodes at the point of sale is a little over a year away. Here is what three of the manufacturers we carry are shipping to help labels keep up.

BarTender Cloud Labeling 12.4, released September 9, 2026, connects straight to supported TSC printers with no driver or software to install — support that until now covered Zebra printers only.

Armor-IIMAK is at LOUPE Americas, September 15–17 in Rosemont, Illinois, with AWR XL, its thin-film wax ribbon. The company has also named a new CEO.

Armor-IIMAK’s new AXR 600UW builds on the AXR 600W with stronger white opacity, faster printing and a 4 µm film that cuts plastic waste by 12%.

Toshiba’s BX820T adds a true 8-inch model to the BX industrial line. What it is for, how it fits Sunrise 2027, which ribbons it takes – and the three things it deliberately does not do.

Companies that manufacture and ship hazardous chemicals are by now well aware of the labeling standards commonly referred to by the acronym GHS. What exactly is GHS and how does it affect the print process, particularly in the thermal transfer … Continue reading →

Printing is as much an art as it is a science. Clear, crisp images help enhance the look of whatever it is we are printing, and is every bit as important as the accuracy of the information that we might … Continue reading →

The smallest details make the biggest differences. Clear images, defined barcodes, high-speed printing and flexibility all lead to what every business yearns for, increased productivity.The first of a new generation of printers, Novexx Solutions XLP 504 is a jack of … Continue reading →

The XLP 504 from Novexx Solutions is the high margin sales opportunity you won’t want to miss. Our Century partners can expect a fantastic margin of 30-40% with this notable industrial-grade barcode label printer. With the XLP 504, your customers … Continue reading →

You need a barcode printer, but with only so much room to spare in your workspace, what do you do? It’s a big job that your desktop printer just can’t handle, but industrial printers carry too much bulk… The Toshiba … Continue reading →

Novexx Solutions has launched the new apex of labeling systems—the XLS 2xx. Rising to the top, this next generation system is the best label applicator money can buy. With the ultimate versatility and features, the XLS 2xx dominates in high … Continue reading →

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