With increasing emphasis on cost reduction, global enterprises are looking for ways to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their supply and distribution chains. At the same time, to remain competitive, distribution centers, manufacturers, and short-haul and long-haul carriers must change the way they mark and track shipments.

Barcodes and RFID tags are the fastest and most accurate way to identify and track products throughout the supply chain, warehouse, and distribution center. Therefore, most companies have introduced mobile printers to track shipments and interact in real-time. These mobile printers enable cost-effective labeling, barcode printing, and receipt printing.

Choosing a mobile printer with a high return value is thus critical to keeping your supply chain running efficiently and ensuring that merchandise reaches customers on time. This article will list some key benefits of a high-quality mobile printer and UROVO's mobile printer solutions.

An Overview of a Mobile Printer

Mobile printers are networked printers that can be hand-held, usually connected via WIFI or Bluetooth. These modern mobile printing systems are lightweight and durable enough to operate in various environments. Implementing smart printer technology can benefit both in-house printing needs and customer-facing documents. In addition, the device can be used for barcode and RFID labels, receipts, invoices and bills and can replace other manually written documents at any time in logistics operations.

Benefits of A Mobile Printer for the Logistics Industry

Lighter, smaller, and more durable printer model options are becoming more widely available in the industry. Many of these printers are designed for durability in warehouse environments.

Improving productivity is the ultimate goal for logistics companies considering adopting mobile printers. Therefore, it's always a good idea to check the spec sheet and decide which printer features and capabilities are your highest priority. The following are the key benefits of mobile printers:

• Easy to Set Up and Use

Mobile printers that are easy to set up and use are essential to improve workflow in busy warehouse environments. For example, mobile printers that do not require extensive setup time can be easily used for warehouse packaging and labeling.

• High Speed and High Performance

Speed and performance are crucial for labeling operations. When considering the speed of a mobile printer, "time to first label output," also known as "first label output," is an important metric. This factor represents how long a worker has to wait to print a label after hitting the printing button. Therefore, high-performance mobile printers can increase your supply chain's speed and efficiency. For instance, the K329 Mobile Printer supports the fastest print speeds in its class, and the K329 provides 203dpi HD printing resolution that supports both two-color printing and watermark printing.

• Rugged and Durable

Depending on the geographic location, warehouses can be hot and humid or cold and dry. Be sure to choose a device that is suited to your environment. Specifically, you should look for a mobile printer that matches the environment in which the device is used daily. In addition, most warehouses have concrete floors, which is another factor to keep in mind when buying a mobile printer. Rugged mobile printers can withstand a certain distance (usually between 3 and 6 feet) to be dropped onto concrete.

• Large Print Volume

For the logistics industry, daily label printing is in high demand. Therefore, mobile printers should have large print volumes to meet business needs. The UROVO K329 Mobile Printer can print more than 1200 labels on one complete charged cycle, for example.

• Robust and Reliable Connectivity Features

Mobile printers rely on strong connections with poor connectivity affecting productivity. Mobile printers must print wirelessly through multiple connections, such as NFC, Bluetooth, or WiFi. Make sure the mobile printer you choose for your business has strong connectivity for fast, reliable, and secure printing.

• Long Battery Life

When a mobile printer battery runs out during a shift, it can severely impact workflow and efficiency. Prevent this situation by choosing a mobile printer with a high battery capacity that can last an entire shift (at least 8 hours).

UROVO Mobile Printer Solution for Logistics

In response to the everyday needs of mobile printers, UROVO has launched the K329 Mobile Printer. The UROVO K329 Mobile Printer supports different printing materials, including thermal adhesives and thermal receipts. Its portability and excellent printing performance make this mobile printer ideal for logistics, in-retail, direct-store-delivery (DSD), and law enforcement.

The UROVO K329 supports dual Bluetooth communication modes for high speed and energy saving. Besides Bluetooth, K329 also supports optional WIFI functions to meet different needs and working environments and pairing modes, including NFC bump pairing.

In terms of performance and battery life, the UROVO K329 prints at 120mm per second; the 2500mAh large-capacity battery and extremely low power consumption provide a long running time.

Why Choose UROVO  

UROVO TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., is the world's leading industrial mobile application solution provider. The company was founded in 2006, and our business extends to more than 100 countries and regions.

UROVO specializes in designing, developing, producing, and selling smart data terminals, smart payment terminals, and special-purpose printers. We are one of the first companies in China to focus on the industry’s research and development of mobile application products.

UROVO is rooted in core technology, focusing on innovative applications in the industry and providing customers with digital solutions based on smart terminals.

Contact us if you are looking for a professional and reliable solution provider for your business!