WHAT'S NEW 01732 759725 26 Brother UK has upgraded two of its most popular label printing lines to boost connectivity, security and energy efficiency to help resellers meet increasing demand from customers in sectors such as hospitality, warehousing and logistics, and e-commerce. The TD-2000 and the QL ranges have been refreshed with new computer processing units (CPUs) that will allow Brother to manufacture devices on a greater scale, increasing availability of stock to support channel partners, while introducing a host of new benefits for customers. The QL range are the best-sellers in the office label printing range. The new range consisting of four two-inch and two four-inch devices that can print up to 1m in length, will feature improved 5.2 Bluetooth and WPA3-supported Wi-Fi capabilities, boosting the range’s security and connectivity capabilities. The updated devices are also more energy-efficient, with an auto-sleep mode introduced as a default setting for businesses striving to cut their energy use. Four new models have been added to the desktop TD-2000 range. The TD-2125N, TD-2135N, TD-2125NBW and TD-2135NWB will provide new built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for enhanced connectivity. The TD-2000 upgrades will make it even easier for businesses to implement the digital labelling systems they need to meet Natasha’s Law, creating long-lasting, high-resolution labels that are printed accurately at speed. It will also enable logistics and healthcare customers by enhancing connectivity between labelling devices and third-party hardware and software. Their compact size also means they can be added to portable workstations in healthcare settings. www.brother.co.uk Focus On: What’s New Automatic labelling TSC Printronix Auto ID has launched the powerful, compact, 6-inch PEX-2000 print engine, delivering easy integration, maximum uptime and lasting reliability. Designed to meet the increasing demand in logistics, healthcare and manufacturing for print and apply labelling automation systems, the PEX2000 allows automatic labelling builders to configure preferences for speed, accuracy and synchronisation. The PEX-2000 is available in 203 or 300 dpi print options with a top print speed of 14 inches/second and 12 inches/ second respectively. Highly compatible hardware and software enables it to be easily and quickly integrated into any print and apply system thereby shortening time-to-market for automatic labellers. The device supports DB15 and DB25 interfaces and major printer brands’ GPIO emulations. Its customisable firmware also supports major printer languages meaning template commands and print files can remain the same. Being 14% smaller than comparative print engines, the PEX-2000 is ideally suited to compact spaces. Its full metal chassis is built to withstand harsh environments and demanding 24/7 operation. TSC Printronix Auto ID has engineered in a magnetic lock to ensure the media door remains firmly shut in any orientation. It has also allowed a 55mm aperture to simplify media handling and parts changes. Printheads can be removed and replaced in seconds while the rear chassis just requires two steps to be lifted and pulled out, enabling easy manoeuvrability for repairs, maintenance or component replacement. www.tscprinters.com VPN-free printing for private clouds on Azure ThinPrint has released its ThinPrint Cloud Print Server on Azure solution, a cloud-optimised print server that enables fast and reliable printing in the private cloud. For administrators, the management portal provides complete control over print environments, while enterprises can save costs and improve ROI through reduced workload and bandwidth usage. “We are excited to introduce our Cloud Print Server on Azure, which provides government and enterprise customers with a solution for fast and reliable printing to virtual desktop environments in the private cloud,” said Charlotte Kuenzell, CEO of ThinPrint. “With adaptive compression, SSL encryption and simplified printer mapping, our Cloud Print Server delivers the highest levels of performance, security and control in the private cloud.” www.thinprint.com Fogra certification Konica Minolta’s AccurioPress C7100/ C7090 series have been awarded international FograCert Validation Printing System (VPS) certification. The Fogra accreditation follows extensive testing in various printing conditions covering a wide range of capabilities. These included PDF/X conformance, proofing substrate colour, gloss and fluorescence, colour accuracy, uniformity, permanence, and light fastness. Other factors were fading, long and short-term repeatability, print rub resistance, colorimetric tone value transfer, tone value reproduction limits, image register, and resolving power and margin information. www.konicaminolta.co.uk Enhanced features
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