How to Load Ribbons in a Barcode Printer

You learned in our first post of this series how to load labels into your barcode printer. Now, if you are using thermal transfer labels, you will need to load a ribbon, too. If you are using direct

How to Load Labels in a Barcode Printer

Dear readers, you are in for a treat! We are going to create How To series for each of the major barcode equipment and software types. Our aim is to make it even easier for you to pick our barcoding b

Automated Asset Tracking & the City of Dallas

We’re big believers in using software to solve problems – like keeping an accurate record of your inventory on-hand, or tracking the location of your business’s assets. Because, after all, we’ve got b

Twitter Tactics: How to Use Twitter for Small Business!

There’s no denying it: Twitter is a social media platform you and your small business should not ignore. With nearly 200 million users to date, more and more small businesses are using Twitter as a

Going Up? 5 Reasons SMBs are Looking to Cloud Computing

Cloud computing has been an industry buzzword for some time, and rightly so—cloud computing is a smart option for any small business. In fact, the number of small businesses using cloud computing is

System ID Celebrates 25 Years

“I feel the need...the need for speed!” The year was 1986, and what a year it was. Top Gun was tearing up the big screen, while “The Cosby Show” was king of the small; gas was $0.89 a gallon and Syste

What Happened in 1986? Part VI: Births & Weddings

This is the last installment in our “What Happened in 1986?” series. It’s been fun and actually informative researching what else was happening while System ID was opening its doors. This one has a b

Black Tie Now Has More To Offer!

5” Outer Diameter Stock Labels Now Available From Black Tie! Black Tie expanded their product offering to include the commonly used stock label sizes in a 5” Outer Diameter (OD) roll, which can be u

What To Do When Barcode Equipment Fails

We’ve all been there. You’re using your barcode equipment, it is working fine, and then BANG!  It stops working. Whether it was dropped, run-over, or just stopped working, you are in the same boat. Yo

What Happened in 1986? Part V: Movies, TV & Stage

Anyone who has started a business knows that it is hard, exhausting work. It usually takes a lot of long hours, too. The System ID founders may not have had much time for entertainment back in 1986 wh

Big Changes for Popular Honeywell Barcode Scanner

Ok, so we have some good news and some bad news; which do you want first? Let’s pretend that while writing this, I hear the collective voice of our readers say, “We want the bad news first.” Ask and y

6 Ways To Keep Productivity Up When Temperatures Are Down

This winter has been far from mild, and as a result, most of us have spent some time being snow (or ice) bound. Unfortunately, weather like that doesn't typically add up to record levels of productivi

What Happened in 1986? Part IV: Music

Back in 1986, System ID was just getting started. I wonder what tunes the founders were jamming out to as they commuted into the office. U2 was quite popular in 1986, winning the Grammy "Album of th

What Happened in 1986? Part III: Sports

Alright, sports fans, here is a blog post for you! What were the major sports events in 1986? Can you remember without looking? Which US city had a team competing for 3 of the 4 big championship title

What Happened in 1986? Part II: News & World Events

Here is the second part of our look into 1986. While System ID’s founders were busy opening the office and hiring employees, this is what was happening in the News and World Events: Approximately sev

What Happened in 1986? Part I: Technology

This year, System ID is proud to be celebrating 25 years in business. We thought it’d be fun to take a look at what else was happening in the world at the time. Turns out there was quite a lot going

Why Excel Is Bad For Inventory Tracking

No one can dispute Excel’s standing at the No. 1 spreadsheet application available today, or for the last 20 years. While not the first such program on the market, its wide availability and familiar

The Tax Man Cometh: Small Business Tax Changes for 2011

We all know paying taxes can be like having your teeth pulled.  No one likes doing it as individuals, but the fact of the matter is, filing taxes is just as much of a major hurdle for small businesses

System ID and Aruba offer Wireless Network Solutions

System ID has partnered with Aruba Networks to offer wireless network solutions for small to enterprise companies. System ID has decades of experience providing AIDC equipment from the top barcode har

Did You Know?

Factoids on barcodes, the industry, and barcode equipment so you can impress your boss and coworkers with your vast knowledge! Did you know that the first product scanned at a check-out counter wa

When are Service Contracts a Good Deal?

Saying “service contract” or “extended warranty” can evoke images of salespeople aggressively pushing that add-on sale to the new refrigerator or TV you’re buying. Some err on the side of caution and

QR Codes to Save Money? There’s an App for That

The digital layer is ever-expanding. Apparently it’s now possible to use a smartphone app to scan funny-looking codes scattered around the real world, which can bring you to web pages, give you coupon

Barcode Trivia Crossword Puzzle

Time again for a little fun, dear readers! We’ve put together a barcode trivia crossword puzzle. We hope you find it entertaining and a little informative. If you can complete it, fax (800-397-0056) o

How to Pick a Barcode Label

Choosing the right barcode label or tag for your application can seem a bit overwhelming. There are many factors that dictate which label or tag will work best for your needs. Fortunately, you can sel

Choosing the Right Barcode

There are hundreds of different kinds of barcodes out there. Choosing the right one to use can be a daunting task. In this blog, we’ll explain the most common barcode symbologies. So you will be bette

How will Microsoft’s OS Change Affect You?

Microsoft split their Operating Systems (OS) mobile group into two. One focuses on consumer-grade devices. The other group focuses on enterprise devices. Microsoft will be offering Windows Embedded

The Top 10 Mobile Computers

I’m a sucker for these top 10 lists. They usually pique my interest to find out what made it on the list. We have already done a list for the top barcode scanners and barcode printers. So it was time

Building a Tribe: How to Create a Following for your Brand

Wondering how to pump up your marketing efforts? No, the answer isn’t lobbying for unlimited budgets so you can pepper potential customers with newspaper, radio and TV ads. In today’s interactive worl

Are You Ready for 2D?

System ID and Honeywell are teaming up to educate the readers of this humble blog about 2D barcoding and how it is changing the way people do business. Ready or not, 2D technology is here to stay, and

A Little Nonsense Now & Then...

...is relished by the wisest men. Which is why we've decided to start including stories of the strange, silly, and absurd.  Republican? Democrat? Vampire?   With Halloween just around the corner, the

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