Line matrix printers may be considered old
technology compared to newer options, but they have stood the test of time and
offer many benefits. In addition to
their reliability, durability, cost savings and less complexity they offer many
key applications.
Below is a summary
highlighting the 9 key applications for the various formats:
1. Labeling & Inventory Forms:
·offer online form and label
generation capabilities
·controls all graphic functions thus
lowering host computer programming and processing times
·ability to print food labels
and barcodes with non-toxic inks unlike laser printers, and print freezer grade
food labels
·straight paper path and heat
free fusion system allows for ability to print complex sticker and label
cutouts without paper jams
·ability to print on a wide
variety of stock
2. Invoice Forms:
·compatible with enterprise host
platforms to print on-demand invoices right on the production floor
·ability to print paper stock
widths from 3” to 17” and up to 6-part forms
·text, graphics and barcodes can
all be printed on the same invoice
·driver and configuration
options for Windows and most major mainframe computer applications are
available
·data security ribbon cartridges
available for printing on multi-part invoices
3. Manifest & Bill of Lading (BOL)
Forms:
·able to accommodate single form
and multiple form printing
·zero-tear feature single form
documents can easily be printed and dispatched with zero form waste
·rugged design to withstand
extreme temperatures and harsh conditions in warehousing and freight work
environments
·fast high speed printing features
·ability for seamless
integration into current and legacy applications
4. Delivery Sheets:
·able to accommodate most report
size requirements with widths from 3” to 17”
·fast print speeds of up to 2000
lines per minute
·ability to design forms that
have preprinted appearances and contain customer information that can be
inserted all in one pass eliminating the need to use pre-printed forms
5. Reporting Forms:
·can accommodate most host
connectivity options
·ability to adjust print quality
and style to meet the demands for any particular report requirements
·superior paper handling, especially
important for the long reports
6. Build/Broadcast Sheets:
·ability to print up to 13.6”
wide on up to 17” wide paper stock
·with continuous feed paper, sheets
can be printed to any length required
·offer adjustable large,
scalable fonts
·flexible options of using
either pre-printed forms or the form design
7. Green Bar:
·multiple paper weight options
·print up to 13.6” wide
·can be purchased in single copy
or multi-copy configurations
·alternating color bars down the
page for ease of reading data quickly and accurately
·superior paper handling and
stacking abilities
8. Bank Statements:
·offer a variety of connectivity
options for most major financial banking systems
·provide print quality at high
production speeds
·with continuous forms
eliminates issues with misplaced or out of order single sheet forms
9. Engineering Diagrams & Assembly
Instruction Sheets (Openprint)
·allows for graphics to be
printed easily and with clarity
·forms can be designed and
printed with enhancements (ie. non-gray scale logos, illustrations and graphics)
·printing can be done in a full
range of fonts and sizes, from 6 point to poster size
·barcodes can be printed
accurately and completely scanned
For further
information on line matrix printer purchases
or for all your printer and barcode labeling equipment
options, call us as (866) 431-8002
and immediately talk to one of our friendly Printer & Barcode Technology Specialists.
