In manufacturing environments, the demand for label printers continues to rise at a fast rate. From product labels to serial numbers to shipping labels, it is almost impossible for a product to ship out of a factory or warehouse without some type of identification sticker. It is no secret that warehouses, plants, and factories are oftentimes dusty and dirty and printers cannot survive in such harsh areas. The solution is an environmental enclosure. Printer enclosures can protect popular label printer brands like Zebra, Dymo, Brother, Seiko, or Sato from dust, dirt, grease, or even hose directed water and chemicals.

When configuring a printer enclosure for your company or customer, be sure to ask 3 questions to ensure the enclosure is appropriate for your specific needs.

How will the label(s) be accessed?

Before purchasing printer enclosures, understand how often the labels will be printed. This will dictate if a slot in the window door or a hinged printer access door should be installed/utilized on the enclosure. Busy manufacturing factories can print upwards of 100 labels every hour, if not more. A slotted path is ideal for continuous label access and will feed the labels quickly and efficiently out of the cabinet. A hinged printer door is a better solution for a company that only prints a minimal number of labels per hour.

What is the level of protection?

Label access goes hand in hand with the level of enclosure protection. If dust, grease, or water is a primary concern for enclosing the printer, consider the trade-offs of using a printer access door over a slotted path. A printer access door will provide an environmental seal around the enclosure to keep dirt, dust, and liquids away from the printer. Also consider environmental concerns, such as freezer locations or cold warehouses, which pose problems for thermal transfer printers. Small heaters or filtered fan systems are common thermal management systems installed on printer enclosures to provide heating or cooling throughout the year.

What is the return on investment?

Integrators may be conflicted with the decision to spend a large amount of budget on environmental printer enclosures. Considering the price of the enclosure, is it worth spending money on a NEMA rated printer enclosure or could the printers be used daily without any protection? Understand the actual cost of replacing a barcode printer – contemplate the cost to purchase a new unit, as well as, the downtime associated with employees unable to use the printer to complete tasks.

First and foremost, make sure that the chosen enclosure(s) is NEMA rated to protect against harmful elements in a factory, warehouse, or plant. Printer enclosures will extend the life of a barcode label printer, while offering security and protection from outside factors. In the industrial enclosure industry, ‘you get what you pay for’ is a very honest statement. Always shop around and find the enclosure solution that will best fit the needs of your business, while providing a safe environment for your printer.

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Within an enclosure, the ability to direct light towards vital electronics helps improve maintenance efficiency. Distributing light throughout a cabinet is advantageous for accessing electronics or performing intricate tasks. The good news: an enclosure light is generally very easy to install. A few of the installation options include: a magnet, a screw (or 2) for din rail or rack channel, or a clip mount.

Popular choices for computer enclosure lighting include a simple on/off switch, a plug, or a motion sensor that can be mounted on the inside of the computer enclosure. The motion sensor eliminates the need to reach into the enclosure to turn on the switch, thus saving time, energy, and money.

LED lighting offers energy saving technology (low wattage) and has a longer life than previous lighting options (up to 60,000 hours vs. only 5,000 hours). The additional cost for LED lighting will pay for itself in no time!

Computer enclosure lighting also come with the option of integrated electrical outlets built into the unit. The outlets provide a convenient power source that can run internal components, as well as, any tools used while performing maintenance in the enclosure. Eliminate the need for power extension cords, which can become a tripping hazard for employees.

The interior of enclosures can be quite crowded with limited space available. Mount the light in a manner that provides maximum visibility to the internal equipment. Research to confirm that the computer enclosure lighting fixture can be mounted horizontally or vertically inside the enclosure wall.

An enclosure light is a simple accessory that can be a huge help if performing maintenance on a computer and/or for changing labels or media on a barcode printer. By adding a light, an operator will be able to use the computer enclosure or cabinet to its full potential!

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Mt. Pleasant, PA (January 27, 2021) – Innovating in the field of industrial enclosures since 1985, ITSENCLOSURES announces a newly designed IceStation enclosure: the PB56-12 – NEMA 12 freestanding Printer Enclosure.

The printer enclosure is constructed to shield laser-jet printers or label barcode printers on harsh and dirty factory floors. The PB56-12 enclosure is fabricated out of 12-gauge painted steel and measures 56” high by 26” wide by 26” deep. The maximum printer dimensions for the PB56-12 are 14″ high x 20″ wide x 23″ deep in the top of the enclosure and 25″ high (19.5” if utilizing a filtered fan system) x 20″ wide x 23″ deep in the bottom of the enclosure. The bottom portion can also be used as storage for labels, paper, ink, or other necessary printer materials.

The IceStation enclosure has lockable lift and turn compression latches on the front and rear steel doors (12-gauge) for security and protection from harsh elements. The top door comes standard with a hinged printer door – which maintains a tight seal via gasket and forceful industrial magnets – to retrieve labels or documents. A second hinged printer door can be added to the bottom door for an additional charge.

The top interior of the enclosure features an adjustable 22” extended sliding shelf, which provides access to the printer to switch out labels, paper, ink, or other media. The sliding shelf can be adjusted vertically and will support printers weighing up to 100 pounds.

“As printing applications become more and more prevalent in factories, plants, and industrial facilities, we found that manufacturing enterprises need heavy-duty, industrial printer enclosures. The PB56-12 enables an end user to have one or two printers in a freestanding enclosure and the overall height makes it easy to retrieve printed materials. At ITSENCLOSURES, our goal is to continue to innovate and create products that are useful in industrial environments. Versatile enclosures are the cornerstone of our core business and we guarantee all of our products forever and a day,” said JT Spangler, Owner and President of ITSENCLOSURES.

The freestanding enclosure has a gasketed, tool free split panel for dust tight cable entry and industrial grade casters, which lock in the front and swivel in the rear. If the enclosure is required to be bolted to the floor, a set of 4.5” high bolt-down legs can replace the castors. Lift eyes, on the top of the enclosure, can also be used to transport the enclosure into place.

Numerous thermal management options are available for the PB56 printer enclosure. The most popular cooling device is the filtered fan system, which creates positive pressure on the inside of the enclosure and prevents dirt or dust entry. For cooler environments, a thermostatically controlled heater can be installed to maintain ideal operating temperatures.

“Our printer enclosures will protect a customer’s printer and significantly limit downtime. Quality and durability make ITSENCLOSURES stand out from the competition. We simply make the best, most durable enclosures in the United States and we do it with American steel and an American work force,” added Mr. Spangler

The freestanding printer enclosure is coated with a polyester powder paint finish and available in blue, gray, or any custom color found on the RAL color chart. The PB56-12 offers NEMA 12 protection, meaning the printer enclosure will safeguard against dust, dirt, light/splashing fluids, lint, grease, and fibers in the air. It is built to withstand harmful elements from entering the enclosure.

Designing durable enclosures for over 35 years, ITSENCLOSURES (Integration Technology Systems) manufactures the best electronics enclosures on the market and ships every product completely assembled and ready to use upon delivery. Every product is fabricated in Western Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh.

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As companies are shipping more items, they need to print more of their own labels for shipments and product tags. In-house thermal label printers are becoming commonplace in manufacturing and industrial fields. Although it is always beneficial to have thermal label printers on the factory floor, these pricey printers cannot be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, or splashing fluids. If overheated or dirty, the printers will be rendered useless. A dust-free, label printer enclosure is the perfect solution for protecting a printer from harsh particles and elements.

When researching a viable, “off the shelf” solution, what should the enclosure include?

4 Valuable Label Printer Enclosure Features:

1. Sliding Shelf

A sliding shelf is ideal for changing the print media and labels, which are normally on the left or right side. Before installation, determine the weight of the printer to make sure the shelf can support the load. To avoid tipping, the enclosure may need to be mounted to a desk or table. Without a sliding shelf, the entire label printer would need to be regularly lifted out of the enclosure to be serviced, which will be difficult on a busy factory floor. The sliding shelf makes the side of the printer easily accessible. 

2. Printer Slot

The enclosure’s front door should contain a pre-cut slot for the labels to exit. If not, the door will have to be opened and closed every time labels are printed. Constant opening of the door will negatively affect the enclosure’s seal and could expose the enclosure to environmental threats. There should also be options for the slot location (on the door) at varying locations. Printers are available in many different sizes and the height of the slot is vital for efficiently feeding the labels out of the enclosure.

3. Cable Entry

To maintain a clean and dust-free enclosure, cables, cords, and wires must enter the enclosure through a sealed opening. The label printer enclosure should include some variance of a fastener secured split panel, which will prevent dust or dirt from enclosure entry. A sealed cable entry gland may also be utilized to protect from splashing fluids or liquids. Dust, dirt, and liquids will destroy the printer housed inside of the enclosure, so it is important to keep these contaminants away.

4. Lockable Door with Window

The front door of the label printer enclosure should be lockable with a tightly sealed latch to further protect the printer and eliminate users from changing the printer settings. Simply put, the lock will provide necessary security. A window, on the door, is also helpful, as it will show the printer’s display and offer a way to monitor the labels as they print and feed out of the slot.

As with any enclosure project, be sure to have the exact dimensions of the label printer. Also, make note of the entire wattage of the electronics, in case you will need to add thermal management. Most enclosure companies will supply a thermal management worksheet to determine how much cooling (or heating) may be necessary. Always research before deployment, so that the solution will last forever and a day!

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Mt. Pleasant, PA (May 26, 2020) – For over 35 years, ITSENCLOSURES has been designing and constructing the toughest rack enclosures in the enclosure marketplace. IceStation by ITSENCLOSURES is happy to announce a new heavy-duty enclosure solution for rack mountable electronics (switches, routers, and network equipment): the NEMA 4 desktop IR282626-04 rack enclosure. The NEMA 4 enclosure will guard against dust, dirt, grease, hose directed water, corrosives, and weather conditions like rain, sleet, and snow.

Designed with 19” square punched rack channel (supports square cage-nuts for either #10-32 or M6 threaded mounting screws), the IR28-04 rack enclosure is fabricated out of 14-gauge cold rolled steel with the outside dimensions measuring 28” high by 26” wide by 26” deep. Internally, the desktop rack enclosure offers 12U of available rack space.

The IR28-04 front and rear doors feature two-point latching with locks and long-lasting dual durometer EPDM gasket. A tempered safety glass or polycarbonate window (17.2” Wide x 13.6” High with a 21.9” diagonal) can be installed on the 12-gauge steel front door. In addition, the doors can be easily removed by lifting the pins on the hinges.

“At ITSENCLOSURES, we strive to be the market leader for unique enclosure products and have been building durable enclosures since 1985. Our new, NEMA rated desktop rack enclosure will benefit manufacturing and industrial companies in need of protecting rack mountable equipment in rough, wet environments,” said JT Spangler, CEO of ITSENCLOSURES. “Time and time again, the inspiration for new products can be traced back to the immediate needs of our loyal customers. It is exciting to see how a simple idea can turn into a robust product, which will be used in factories and harsh environments across the country.”

The unit can be positioned on a desk, table, or under a workspace – the small footprint makes it perfect for limited space areas. Other mounting options include a vertically adjustable, bolt-down pedestal to create a proper height for users or an adjustable mobile pedestal to move the enclosure around a factory floor.

ITSENCLOSURES offers various beneficial rack enclosure accessories for its NEMA 4 enclosures. To easily route cables and wires, a watertight Roxtec cable entry gland can be installed on the rear or sides of the unit. Additional accessories include a 6-outlet surge protector, rack mountable shelving, USB connectors, and a solid front door. Thermal management options include a filtered fan system, vortex cooling unit, NEMA 4 heat exchanger, and various sizes of enclosure heaters.

“All of our IceStation products and accessories are heavily tested at our facility and are always assembled and ready to use upon delivery. Just plug and play,” Mr. Spangler added.

IceStation rack enclosure products are coated with a polyester powder paint finish and the IR28-04 desktop rack enclosure is available in blue, gray, or any custom color found on the RAL color chart.

Proudly ‘Made in the USA,’ ITSENCLOSURES’ products are designed and assembled at the ITSENCLOSURES warehouse in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania – located 36 miles southeast of Pittsburgh.

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About ITSENCLOSURES

ITSENCLOSURES’ products allow companies to use computers, printers, keyboards, or monitors in the harshest of environments. IceStation enclosures will protect a company’s investment and maximize the lifetime of the electronics protected.

Four great reasons to choose ITSENCLOSURES: quality, delivery, service, and price.

For more information on ITSENCLOSURES and the large selection of innovative enclosures, visit www.ITSENCLOSURES.com, email info@itsenclosures.com, or call 1-800-423-9911 to talk to an ITSENCLOSURES sales representative.

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Mt. Pleasant, PA (January 9, 2019) – ITSENCLOSURES, the leader of American made industrial printer cabinets for barcode printers and desktop printers, has announced the latest product in a long line of high-quality printer enclosures: the PB282626-04, a NEMA 4 cabinet that protects and guards against dust, dirt, grease, hose directed water, and most weather conditions like rain and snow.

The printer enclosure is designed to shield desktop laser printers (such as Brother, Canon, HP, and Ricoh) and thermal transfer label printers (such as Zebra, Cognitive, Honeywell, and Intermec), on dusty, dirty, and wet factory floors. The PB28-04 enclosure is fabricated out of 14-gauge painted steel and the outside dimensions measure 28” high by 26” wide by 26” deep. The maximum printer dimensions, for the printer enclosure, are 18” high by 20” wide by 21” deep.

The PB28-04 front door features quarter turn knob-style compression latches and durable dual durometer EPDM gasket. The rear door is lockable and has a 22.0” high by 22.5” wide opening. The interior of the printer enclosure features an adjustable 20.2” extended sliding shelf, which provides effortless access to the printer for printouts, ink replacement, and label media loading. The sliding shelf is vertically adjustable and will support printers weighing up to 80 pounds.

JT Spangler, Owner/President of ITSENCLOSURES, is very enthusiastic when talking about the new printer cabinet assembly, “The PB28 printer enclosure was engineered and fabricated out of necessity from our customers. We have found much success with our NEMA 12 and NEMA 4X printer enclosures and desired to have a NEMA 4 option in our product offerings. The end product was exactly what I had in mind and we look forward to installing these in harsh environments – both indoors and outdoors.”

ITSENCLOSURES offers useful accessories for all of the desktop and printer enclosures, including a vertically adjustable bolt down or mobile pedestal to create a suitable height for users, sealed cable entry glands for various sizes of cables and wires, power strips, and thermal management, including a NEMA 4 heat exchanger or vortex cooling unit.

“Our state-of-the-art NEMA 4 enclosures are heavy-duty and will protect electronics in most settings, which makes them extremely versatile for our customers,” added Mr. Spangler.

The printer enclosure enclosure is available in blue, gray, or any custom color found on the RAL color chart.

Based on a customer’s printing applications, ITSENCLOSURES printer enclosures are also available with NEMA 12 (powder coated steel) and NEMA 4X (stainless steel) ratings.

Manufacturing and engineering heavy-duty enclosures for over three decades, ITSENCLOSURES fabricates the toughest cabinets in the industry and ships each product assembled and ready to use upon delivery. Every product is designed, and field tested in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania – outside of Pittsburgh.

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Mt. Pleasant, PA (June 29, 2018) – Designing and developing the most durable enclosures on the market, ITSENCLOSURES has announced another tough, heavy-duty enclosure: the IceStation IR262428-12, a NEMA 12 desktop rack enclosure.

The IceStation IR26 rack enclosure is designed to shield and protect rack mountable electronics in harsh and dirty factory facilities. The IR26-12 is fabricated out of 14-gauge painted steel (black powder coated) and measures 26” high by 24” wide by 28” deep.

The interior of the rack enclosure features front and rear mounting rails which are square punched for use with cage nuts. The total interior space is 12U, which is approximately 21” high.

The IR26 has lockable front and rear doors for protection from the elements and includes lift and turn compression latches. The front door of the rack enclosure includes a polycarbonate window.

JT Spangler, Owner and President of ITSENCLOSURES, understands the utter importance of enclosures in dusty, dirty manufacturing facilities, “If you are going to deploy expensive rack mountable equipment in a factory environment, vital electronics should be housed inside of a tough, NEMA rated rack enclosure. If the electronics are exposed to harmful elements, then they will most likely fail and cause serious and costly downtime. Our IR26 will keep powerful tools up and running for many years to come.”

The NEMA 12 IR26 rack enclosure protects against dirt, dust, splashing fluids, grease, lint, and destructive fibers in the air.

To easily route cables and wires, a dust-tight, water-tight Roxtec cable entry gland can be installed on the rear or sides of the unit. Additional accessories available, include a 10-foot power cord to run electricity into the inside of the box, a 6-outlet surge protector, rack mountable shelving, and a solid front door.

For thermal management, a filtered fan system will create positive pressure on the inside of the rack enclosure and prevent any harmful dust and dirt from entering the cabinet. For cooler environments, a thermostatically controlled heater can be added to maintain a desired temperature.

For additional flexibility, the IR26 can be installed on an adjustable stationary pedestal or an adjustable mobile pedestal.

“Our creative team is constantly working on generating rack enclosure solutions and accessories to meet the demand of the ever-changing industrial sector. We strive to design products that will protect distinct types and sizes of electronics in areas where electronics would not otherwise survive,” added Mr. Spangler.

ITSENCLOSURES manufactures the most durable electronics enclosures on the market and ships every product completely assembled and ready to use upon delivery. Every product is designed and fabricated in Western Pennsylvania, outside of Pittsburgh.

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Mt. Pleasant, PA (May 16, 2018) – ITSENCLOSURES, an innovator of durable, NEMA rated enclosures for industrial environments, is proud to announce another heavy-duty, IceStation enclosure: the PB262426-12, a NEMA Type-12 printer enclosure.

The ultra-modern product is designed to shield and protect label barcode printers, on harsh and dirty factory floors, including Zebra thermal transfer barcode printers. The PB26-12 enclosure is fabricated out of 14-gauge painted steel and measures 26” high by 24” wide by 28” deep. The maximum printer dimensions for the PB26-12 are 21” high by 20” wide by 22” deep.

The printer box has lockable front and rear doors for added security and protection from the elements and includes lift and turn compression latches. For customer customization, the front door includes a removable polycarbonate window, which is easily modified for a custom label slot or hinged printer door. The interior of the enclosure features an adjustable 22” extended sliding shelf, which provides easy access to the printer for label media loading. The sliding shelf can be adjusted vertically and will support barcode printers weighing up to 80 pounds. The shelf has an adjustable depth bracket to keep the printer in position.

The rear of the enclosure features a 10-foot power cord and a mini-split panel built into the door. To route multiple cables and wires, the Roxtec cable entry gland accessory can be added to the enclosure door or sides of the enclosure.

This printer enclosure can also be used for many desktop laser printers by installing an optional ‘access hinged printer door’ on the top of the unit to retrieve 8½” x 11” sheets of paper.

JT Spangler, Owner and President of ITSENCLOSURES, is thrilled to introduce another printer box enclosure, “Over the past few years, we have had enormous success with our printer enclosure line. The PB26, which is larger than our popular PB20 printer enclosure, provides customers with an alternative option for printer protection in a dirty plant or factory. We believe that this enclosure will have a significant impact on the thermal barcode printer industry.”

Based on a customer’s printing applications, ITSENCLOSURES are available with NEMA 12 or NEMA 4X ratings. The NEMA 12 IceStation printer boxes protect against dirt, dust, splashing fluids, grease, lint, and damaging fibers in the air. The NEMA 4X enclosure is ideal for wash down applications in the food processing and pharmaceutical industries. Numerous accessories are available for the PB26 printer box enclosure. The most popular accessory is the filtered fan system which creates positive pressure on the inside of the enclosure and prevents dust and dirt entry at the label access slot.  A stationary or mobile pedestal is also available at varying heights. A hinged printer door that maintains a seal – until opened – allows an operator to retrieve labels quickly and efficiently. For freezer or cooler environments, a thermostatically controlled heater can be added to maintain temperatures.

“Our goal is to introduce various new products this year and we are happy to offer our customers multiple off-the-shelf solutions, which can ship out in only a couple days,” added Mr. Spangler.

Designing and engineering heavy-duty enclosures since 1985, ITSENCLOSURES manufactures the most durable electronics enclosures on the market and ships every product completely assembled and ready to use upon delivery. Every product is designed and fabricated in Western Pennsylvania.

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Luckily, there is a perfect solution! Deploying a NEMA-rated printer enclosure will allow a Zebra barcode printer to be installed in a multitude of areas that would normally be out of reach. With the help of a printer enclosure, manufacturers can print labels with ease in the following 3 harsh locations.

1. Cold, Freezer Environments

To create the proper thermal transfer on a label, Zebra printers require a regulated temperature of 32°F to 104°F. Thus, using a printer in a sub-freezing area is virtually an impossible task without some sort of heat source. Installing the printer inside of a sealed printer enclosure – with a supplemental heater – will ensure the appropriate operating temperature is maintained inside of the enclosure. Users are able to print labels quickly and efficiently. In addition, a NEMA 12 enclosure will eliminate the issue of bothersome condensation in freezer areas. Condensation occurs when the printer is moved in and out of a cold environment. The printer enclosure allows for a permanent printer solution.

2. Dirty Environments

Production areas that are especially dirty or dusty will also affect the performance of a Zebra printer. Dust and dirt can cause a void or misprint numbers/letters on the label, which could be detrimental when shipping products. In order for the thermal transfer to work correctly, the ribbon needs to be extremely clean and free of ANY dust particles. Signs of a problem include: a wrinkle in the ribbon, light or faded text, white spots, or even a broken ribbon. Again, the best solution is to install a NEMA 12 barcode printer enclosure. A properly sealed enclosure will ensure outside particulate matter is kept far away from the printer and therefore allow the printing process to operate in its fully intended capacity.

3. Wet, Wash-Down Environments

Generally speaking, water and electronics do not mix!  A stainless steel, NEMA 4X printer enclosure will solve the problem of deploying a printer in a harsh, wash-down environment. NEMA 4X printer enclosures will protect the printer against water, including dripping, hose directed, or splashing fluids. The printer will also be protected and shielded from abrasive chemicals that are often used in a wash-down procedure.   

In the beginning, it may seem as though a printer enclosure solution is costly and out of budget. However, in the long run, it will save time, money, and will keep expensive printers guarded and safe from harm. Therefore, the installation locations of a Zebra printer are limitless with the right printer enclosure. Conduct the proper research and find the enclosure solution that will work best in your work environment.

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By deploying printer enclosures with the correct thermal management, a Zebra printer can operate in a multitude of areas. Many Zebra printers use a process called “thermal transfer” to produce small or large high-quality prints on labels. The innovative method uses a precise heated ribbon to create long lasting images on the surface of a label or tag. Zebra printers can create robust wristbands, colorful cards, product identification tags, or certification labels.

With the versatility to create durable labels, it is natural for manufacturers, distribution centers, or warehouses to utilize these printers on the factory floor. However, not all areas are created equal! 

Coolers, refrigerators, chillers, or freezer conditions can cause the following issues:

1. Warning – Temperature Drops Below 59°F

When the ambient temperature of the facility drops below 59°F, Zebra printers will display a warning message. Although the actual printer is not at risk of any permanent damage, the print quality may degrade or the printer will slow down considerably – based on the colder ambient temperature.

2. Error – Print Heat is Too Cold

If the printer is close to a loading dock or an outside gate/garage door, it is susceptible to less than ideal operating temperatures. Essentially, the printer detects that it is unable to heat the printer head to a high enough temperature to print labels and simply ceases to work. In addition, if the environment is too cold, Zebra printers will display an error or shut down if the electrical or battery output drops to a low enough voltage level.

3. Condensation

When a piece of electronic equipment is used in a cooler or freezer environment, condensation may occur. If the printer is moved in and out of a cold setting, water droplets can form, causing issues with the printer. The display screen may even be difficult to read.

The solution – A thermostatically controlled heated printer enclosure!

By deploying printer enclosures with the correct thermal management, Zebra printers can operate in a multitude of areas, as well as, extreme outdoor weather conditions. The printer enclosure will provide a reliable operating environment for the barcode printer no matter where the device resides in the factory. According to the blog, ‘Cool Solutions for the Cold Chain,’ “Label printing solutions, for instance, need purpose-built heater boxes to ensure printer functionality and also to keep the media at an effective application temperature.” The correct enclosure solution can translate into fulfilling more orders per day or increasing accuracy and productivity in a challenging area. A Zebra printer enclosure will serve as a permanent fix and eliminate the issue of harmful condensation.

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