Beside the waste issue, you also need to look at how the label is being
applied. We use automated systems for putting the labels on products and
on the exterior of cases. This couldn't be done with sheet type labels.

As for clearing jams, it's really easy on the zebras that I've worked
with. The paper path is so simple and easily accessible.

I'm not sure what the cost of media runs, but the last couple of base
z4000's I've purchased cost $1199 from systemID.com

I don't know if Symbol still offers them, but at one time you could get
scanners that hooked in through the keyboard of the 700/9x terminals.
This made it really simple to integrate using barcodes into existing
applications.

-Lane

-----Original Message-----
From: HP-3000 Systems Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Wayne R. Boyer
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 12:53 PM
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Subject: Re: Network Printing to Dot Matrix Printers

Actually I would recommend a LJ-II or LJ-III type machine (or maybe even
a
LJ-4?) for use in a heavy industrial situation.  These older units can
take
abuse.  I've seen them in pretty bad condition but still printing...
I've
also seen the newer 4000s in a very dirty steel fabrication facility
working
well.

The point about label size and wastage is a good one though.  The Zerba
type
machines usually use narrow stock and print just what is needed for the
label(s) from if I remember right, a roll of label material.  If an
application's label design uses around a full sheet then this issue goes
away.

Wayne Boyer
Cal-Logic

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