IDAutomation Newsletter: July 2009

by Nate SchubertIn this Issue: * GS1 DataBar Product Updates * Barcode Label Software * Barcode Image Generators * Inventory Asset Tracking * POS Software and System * Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal * Recent Press Releases Product Update: GS1 Databar ProductsThe GS1 DataBar symbology is the latest barcode type for space-constrained identification from GS1 and is the only symbology approved by the GS1 for use in all retail checkout systems after January 1, 2010 to encode GTIN-14 numbers. DataBar is also required to be used for coupon barcodes...

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Product Update: GS1 DataBar Products

by Nate Schubert The GS1 DataBar symbology is the latest barcode type for space-constrained identification from GS1 and is the only symbology approved by the GS1 for use in all retail checkout systems after January 1, 2010 to encode GTIN-14 numbers. DataBar is also required to be used for coupon barcodes by the Joint Industry Coupon Committee (JICC).The following GS1 Databar products have been updated with an enhanced encoding method...

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TBarCode .NET in an IIS 7.0 Web Farm

If you use TBarCode ASP.NET Web Control in a Web Farm you may encounter the following exception:Exception Type: System.ApplicationExceptionMessage: The requested image is no longer cached.The TBarCode ASP.NET Web Control uses the HttpContext.Cache object to store the generated barcode image. Since http requests are load balanced within a web farm it can occur that a specific Web Control receives a request for an image, which has been generated on a different application server (and therefore is not available in its local cache).To overcome this...

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Opticon H19 - your portable office tool

The Opticon H19 is a high-performance smartphone with built-in barcode scanner, featuring Microsoft Windows Mobile 6 Professional. You can always keep in touch, using any of the H19's communication options; Bluetooth, WiFi and GSM/GPRS/EDGE. The H19 is even standard equipped with GPS. The H19 is available in two models - H19A is equipped with a 1D engine and the H19B with a 2D engine. The barcode scanner allows you to collect data, interact...

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Oracle Tackles Java Barcode Package

by Nate Schubert On July 15, Tim Dexter over at the Oracle BI Publisher Blog released Part 1 of an interesting piece aimed toward providing ways mutual customers of Oracle and IDAutomation can use the Java Barcode Packages to create barcodes with Oracle Reports. As many of our customers already know, the IDAutomation Java Barcode Package is compatible with Oracle Reports 9i, 10g or higher with support for many barcode types including Code 39, Code 128, GS1-128, Intelligent Mail, PDF417, DataMatrix, MaxiCode and more. Each package contains a servlet,...

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Discontinuation of the 28-series desktop printers

Zebra Technologies has announced the phased discontinuation of its LP/TLP 28xx 4" desktop printers, now superseded by the Zebra G-Series.Final dates for ordering/shipping are as follows:- LP/TLP 2844 Ethernet - 30 Sep/08 Oct- LP/TLP 2844-Z Ethernet - 30 Sep/08 Oct- TLP 3842 All models - 30 Sep/08 Oct- TLP 3842-Z All models - 30 Sep/08 Oct- LP/TLP 2844 peel, cutter and memory/RTC - 30 Oct/12 Nov- LP/TLP 2844-Z peel and cutter - 30 Oct/12 Nov- LP/TLP 2844 standard - 18 Dec/31 Dec- LP/TLP 2844-Z standard - 18 Dec/31 DecNB The R2844 RFID printer is...

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Reporting Software - The Release Candidate is Coming!

I would like to announce a new version of TEC-IT's barcode label and reporting software TFORMer. What is New in V6.0.1?Brushed up User-InterfaceWe updated the development environment to Visual Studio 2008. Thus, the features of the new Microsoft Foundation Classes are integrated into the report designer wherever it makes sense. And yes - it looks (& feels) good ;-)Splitted SetupTFORMer consists of TFORMer Designer (a visual layout editor with...

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Data Matrix Barcode Printing for SAP® ERP

TBarCode/Direct is a platform independent software solution for printing bar-codes in SAP® ERP, SAP® R/3® and mySAP® ERP.This bar code solution works completely without middleware and can be used with all PostScript® enabled printers (e.g. Laser Printers or MFPs)!Beside linear bar codes the new version 2.0 comes with Data Matrix 2D Barcode Support.The main advantage - TBarCode/Direct is installed within the SAP system only: No additional software,...

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New Version! Barcode DLL for SAP

TEC-IT is proud to announce the new version of TBarCode/SAPwin - Barcode DLL for SAP!TBarCode/SAPwin is a so-called barcode DLL for SAP ERP systems. It offers device and release independent bar code printing for all printers. Costly special purpose printers or barcode extensions like barcode DIMMs or barcode SIMMs are no longer required. TBarCode/SAPwin integrates seamlessly into the SAP printing process and operates as plug-in for SAPsprint or SAPlpd. Users of TBarCode/SAPwin benefit from a minimal cost of ownership. The transparent licensing...

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M-4200 FingerTIP Biometric ID Mouse

by Nate SchubertThe unique M-4200 FingerTIP Biometric ID Mouse by Cherry Electronics allows users to log on to their PC or laptop using only their fingerprint as identification. Incorporating biometric technology, the M-4200 FingerTIP ID Mouse eliminates the need to recall complicated user IDs and passwords while increasing system security and protection from unauthorized users. Users simply press a fingertip to the biometric sensor on top of the...

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J84-2800 Series Washable Medical Keyboard

by Nate SchubertIDAutomation is proud to offer the latest in a selection of keyboards, the J84-2800 Series Keyboard by Cherry Electronics. This fully washable rubber-sealed keyboard makes for ideal use in medical environments, and is perfect for clean environments where equipment may need to go through rinsing or immersion during cleaning. This allows for fast and effortless cleaning, ensuring that infection control procedures can be carried out...

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Barcode Maker Software: Barcode Studio V9.4

Software update notice: The new version 9.4 of the barcode creator software Barcode Studio offers improved CSV-file import functionality on Mac OS X. The version history lists all improvements in detail.Update is free of charge for existing Barcode Studio V9.x custome...

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