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  • 1.  Maximo Barcode Printing | Supported Printer Models List or Recommendation

    Posted Thu January 25, 2024 01:33 AM

    Hi there, Could someone suggest printer models for barcode label printing (compatible with Maximo v7.6.1.x). For example: Zebra model number or ???


    Thank you.

    Regards

    Jai

     


    DXC Technology Australia Pty Limited (ACN: 008 476 944), whose registered office is at 26 Talavera Road, Macquarie Park NSW 2113.


  • 2.  RE: Maximo Barcode Printing | Supported Printer Models List or Recommendation

    Posted Fri January 26, 2024 08:41 AM

    We currently do not provide any out of the box barcode printing functionality. Customers have achieved it a variety of ways, most commonly through a BIRT report with a barcode font. More recently there have been third party solutions including (but not limited to) Sharptree's https://github.com/sharptree/zebra-label . How you intend to print these barcodes will potentially inform which Zebra model you can utilize. 

    From a compatibility perspective, it is important that the format of the barcode you chose to print is supported by whatever you intend to scan it with. For our Maximo Mobile product for example, these are the barcode formats we support (https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/mas-cd/maximo-manage/continuous-delivery?topic=mobile-bar-code-format-support ). 



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    Steven Shull
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  • 3.  RE: Maximo Barcode Printing | Supported Printer Models List or Recommendation

    Posted Fri January 26, 2024 04:23 PM

    I'll just add you will also want to gather additional requirements when picking your solution/printers.

    Like how many labels your going to print yearly.  

    What type of labels you will require and how long you want them to last (This will affect if you go direct or thermal printing)

    What type of lighting / environmental factors you need the labels to deal with. (E.G. Extreme Weather, Corrosive materials, Difficult lighting, wear and tear will they be rubbing against things or getting scratched , etc).

    Also come up with a good maintenance plan if this is your first time dealing with Label printers. Typically warehouses are very dusty.

    It would be best to contact a printer company you deal with or find someone who specialized in labels to ensure you get the right hardware and label combo's for your needs.



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    Ryan Medernach
    Application Support
    MEG Energy
    Calgary AB
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