These days, catchphrases like mobility, cordless, transportability and RFID have become widely used. All of these are now used to describe an attention-grabbing innovative printer – the RP4T The innovative RP4T is without equal in two ways. There is no other portable printer that uses the thermal transfer printing method – a unique feature that allows it to be a great alternative for printing tags on assets and for additional functions that require something more dependable than direct thermal tags.
On top of that, there is no other portable RFID printer available on the market other than the RP4T.
The people from Zebra were quite considerate in allowing us to have a look at one of these devices for some time. After the printer was delivered, I hung it over my shoulder using the carrying strap included in the package – making it resemble an elegant messenger bag; it could possibly turn into the newest in-thing for the chic labeling dude.
The tags and the small thermal ribbon cartridge can be effortlessly loaded due to the printer’s design. The slider component that is used in concealing the position of the ribbon was ingenious; this makes me speculate on how efficiently it will slide after it goes through the hands of those huge hardy warehouse dudes.
The enclosed battery charger was the most unusual part of the printer. Instead of connecting the adaptor into the DC input on one section of the printer, the batter needs to be detached from the printer and connected to the charger using a connector found on the battery. This indicates that the printer cannot be tested using AC power while sitting on my table, something that I would rather do.
Since this particular unit was issued from the presentation pool of Zebra, I am not entirely certain if this is the typical package. I would like to assume that the printer would have a more standard charging setup if I were to buy a brand-new printer.
I can foresee that this latest model will be an impressive addition to our collection of printing labeling solutions. We were able to sell a couple of thermal transfer printers, though none of them were RFID, for asset monitoring functions and we will introduce the RFID capability of the RP4T during the DoD Labeling Seminar in a month’s time. Even as I am eagerly anticipating a Zebra application for the iPhone, we intend to have a look at the latest launch of Zebra showing their capability of printing from a Blackberry smartphone.
When I get to have some time, I will work out a comparative test between the RP4T and the demo PB50 mobile printer unit from Intermec – an interesting idea.
Up until this point, the RP4T has made an impression on me. No other device in such a small size has that amount of applications. As a matter of fact, the label at the rear that say Made in China is the only thing I do not like about the device.
What are your thoughts dudes? Are you aware of any requirements for the distinctive functionalities of this printer? How will this provide the necessary solutions to your needs?