There’s no doubt about it. The best-running warehouses around the world use barcodes to boost their efficiency. They register, track, and collect data about the items they receive, put away, move, count, pick, pack, and ship on a mobile barcode scanner simply by scanning barcoded goods and bins.
Empowered by Tasklet Mobile WMS manual and obsolete processes like paper-based warehouse data registration is left behind. In return, errors are drastically reduced, and efficiency is boosted in the warehouse.
Obviously, accessible barcode labels on items, racks, pallets, boxes, and other warehouse essentials are vital in keeping a smooth warehouse operation running. As a result, warehouse workers are often seen rushing back and forth between goods, the old dusty PC, and busy printers to collect labels.
However, moving to a PC to trigger a label print or typing data back into the ERP system is a classic and unnecessary warehouse time-suck. The good news is that Tasklet embraces label printing playing perfectly in concert with mobile data collection.
We have eliminated the need to leave your goods on the floor to go to a PC and order a label print. With Print Label you simply trigger your label prints directly from your mobile device. The same device you use for collecting data by barcode scanning, that is. All you need is Tasklet Mobile WMS for your Microsoft Dynamics ERP system – and the right Zebra label printer.
See our list of recommended Zebra printers here
There is no match to Zebra Technologies when it comes to label printing. At Tasklet we pick our hardware partners with great care, and we have a long track record of successful projects together with the Zebra.
Tasklet Mobile WMS runs perfectly with Zebra barcode scanners like TC21/TC26, TC52/TC57, or MC3300x – all great for collecting warehouse data and triggering label prints on the move.
See all tested and approved mobile computers for Tasklet Mobile WMS here
To make sure that you get a fast and reliable print solution, we have developed Tasklet Print Label specifically for a collection of hand-picked Zebra printers*.
We know from experience that Zebra printers are super easy to work with, maintain, and use. And with the Zebra Printer Setup Utility app wireless setup is easier than ever before. No wonder Zebra printers are the most widely used printers in warehouses around the globe.
Our recommended label printers covers the needs of almost every warehouse. Some of the printers can even be configured to fit your scenario in terms of connectivity, resolution, and printing method. Still, there are some important things for you to consider, when choosing your label printer. We have gathered a list of 8 questions that can help you narrow down your label printer needs:
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Tasklet Mobile WMS enables you to handle all warehouse-related data registrations on the move using a mobile computer. For example, by scanning or tapping, you easily confirm the type, quantity, lot numbers, and serial numbers of the goods you receive in your warehouse. And with a few scans, you have updated the whereabouts of the goods, so they are easily found for later use. All data is uploaded in real-time into your Microsoft Dynamics ERP system.
But maybe you occasionally receive an item with a broken or missing barcode. In that case, you probably need to go to a PC to trigger a print of a new label. With Print Label from Tasklet, you can activate the label print directly from your mobile barcode scanner. And if you choose a mobile printer – ZQ320, ZQ511, or ZQ521 – you can even receive the label on the spot.
The ZQ511 and ZQ521 printers come with a high-capacity battery that is made to last a full shift and enter sleep mode when not in use. The printers are compact and can be carried by hand, belt, or shoulder strap. And with their military-grade design, they are rugged enough for the most hectic warehouses. 
A mobile printer is a great way to reduce time wasted on picking up labels from a stationary printer. But there can be perfectly good reasons to use desktop or industrial printers in your warehouse. For example, if you:
Mobile printers generally use a printing method called direct thermal. Direct thermal printers do not rely on ribbons, toner, or ink making them easy to operate and keeping maintenance costs low. Many desktop and industrial printers, on the other hand, are using the printing method thermal transfer enabling them to produce high-quality and fade-resistant labels at the cost of a little more complexity in terms of maintenance.
Both kinds of thermal label printers are designed to print with tight tolerances and generate precise bar widths making them excellent for barcode printing.
Easy for us to say. But what does it mean? Let’s look to Zebra’s resource library for an explanation of the two thermal printing methods:
“There are two thermal printing methods: direct thermal and thermal transfer. Each method uses a thermal printhead that applies heat to the surface being marked. Direct thermal printing uses chemically treated, heat-sensitive media that blackens when it passes under the thermal printhead, while thermal transfer printing uses a heated ribbon to produce durable, long-lasting images on a wide variety of materials.”
The key takeaway here is that you can handle your end-to-end warehouse processes with Tasklet Mobile WMS and Print Label. Ask yourself the 8 questions above to help you to narrow down your specific needs – and feel free to loop us in if you need sparring on your warehouse label printing.
At Tasklet we will be more than happy to guide you in your choice of Zebra printer to boost efficiency in your warehouse - book a meeting here!
One of the cool things about using barcodes in your warehouse is that you can keep track of your goods as they move around your locations. And by introducing the concept of outbound license plates, Tasklet Mobile WMS even makes it possible to track your shipments all the way to the receiving part.
License plates are unique IDs for a specific set of items. They are created in the picking process directly on the mobile device and registered in Business Central. In practice, a license plate is typically a box, a pallet, or a wagon with a barcode label attached. With a Zebra printer and Tasklet Print Label license plate, label prints can easily be triggered from the barcode scanner.
* License Plates are a part of the Tasklet Pack & Ship feature - only available for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
At Tasklet, we test hardware, so you don’t have to. All barcode scanners and printers on our website are tested with and approved for our Tasklet Mobile WMS application. Our designated team of developers runs all kinds of tests on the devices to ensure that software and hardware play in concert before approving them for use. This ensures you can take your Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Business Central warehouse digital and mobile without worrying about losing any data. Also, when going offline!