As a Zebra Premier Partner reseller of Zebra Technology printers we are almost daily asked by customers to order a printer. Normally a model is used like a 110XI or a G-Series and they want to order. That request would seem like an easy task; however, many other options are available on most models. DPI For Barcode Printing seems to be the one that is most misunderstood.
Determining the print resolution for your barcode or label application is not a simple task. There are many things that need to be considered when deciding between 203, 300, or 600-dpi such as:
- Required print clarity and readability. Crispness of print increases as DPI increases. However, 203 dpi meets the needs of most applications.
- Print speed. As DPI increases, the maximum print speed of a printer decreases.
- Label format for the application. The smaller the print, the higher the DPI needed to read the text and images and scan the barcode. Also, regulatory symbols, asian fonts and photos increase in more legibility as DPI increases.
To simplify the choice, Zebra has created a video Zebra DPI-Which to use . The video not only highlights these considerations, but offers guidelines and examples of printing in
203, 300 and 600 dpi so you can select the resolution that best fits your application. Zebra has allowed us to show this video, to explain the concept.
If you have any questions please give us a call at 800.798.2042×0 or email us at sales@a1bar.com.
The Zebra Xi4 series and the whole line of Zebra printers can be found on our website at www.aonebar.com.