Wasp Barcode Inventory Control - Manual (Page 26)

InventoryControl Printable Help
harder to scan and usually do not last long. InventoryControl is bundled with Wasp Labeler, which can
print to a regular printer or a barcode printer. Remember to keep plenty of extra label stock and printer
ribbons to make sure you never run out. To determine how to best provide good quality labels for daily
use, consider the kind of printer you are using.
2.3 Choosing a Label Printer
Organizations that have several hundred new inventory items a week will need to have a dedicated
barcode label printer at each site. They should use a good quality label media and use the feature built
into InventoryControl that automatically prints inventory tags as soon as the item is received on the PC.
The printer needs to be rates for several hundred labels a day and needs to print fast enough to avoid
costly slowdowns that can be caused when waiting to put away items after they are received because the
labels are not printed. Look for models that can print 4-6 inches per second and can handle media up to
4" wide. Wasp's WPL606 line of printers work well in warehouse conditions.
Many organizations will not need a high-end printer but will still save money and will get better quality
long-lasting labels if they use a desktop barcode label printer. These printers allow you to print one or a
hundred labels without waste and they are quicker and cheaper than using a standard printer. Wasp's
WPL305 line of printers work great for smaller volumes of printing.
A laser printer using standard sheets of labels may work great where product turnover is slow, conditions
are well-controlled or new items are not added often. In this case, use the included Labeler software to
indicate what label stock is being used. Labeler ships with many standard label templates pre-configured.
Pre-print a few pages more than what you have in stock to prepare for new items.
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