Two faster, more rugged barcode printers created specifically for high-volume and industrial environments have been introduced today by Wasp Barcode Technologies. The Wasp WPL610 and Wasp WPL608 industrial barcode printers, loaded with features, offer the best performance on the market, but with a lower price point than competitive models.
These industrial-grade printers are ideal for customers that need to print a large volume of labels. They can withstand the harsher conditions of a warehouse or other industrial environment with ruggedized die-cast construction. Including extensive standard features, the WPL610 sets a new standard for performance and affordability:
* advanced print speeds reaching 12 inches per second
* peel and present functionality
* support for up to 8-inch outside diameter (OD) label rolls
* easy installation, thanks to flexible connectivity options including internal Ethernet, USB 2.0, parallel and RS232
* 32MB SDRAM and 8MB Flash memory to support the most demanding applications
* list price of $1,195The WPL608 shares the same industrial casing and easy installation, but its features are scaled down for slightly less-demanding environments. 8 inches per second are reached by print speeds. The unit includes, in addition, 8MB SDRAM and 4MB of Flash memory. Peel and print functionality is optional. The WPL608 lists at $849.
The new industrial-grade printers offer a high-volume, rugged alternative to the WPL305 desktop barcode printer, a workhorse that serves a broad audience needing a light to medium-duty barcode printer. The Wasp WPL205 desktop barcode printer, a value-oriented solution for customers only needing direct thermal printing is completing the Wasp barcode printer line.