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Newly Reduced Prices on Scanners:
2007-07-31 22:01:00 We have just marked down a couple of the scanners we resell: Hand Held Products 3800g Linear Imager Kit now priced at $199. The 3800g is one of the newest members of the legendary 3800 family of linear imagers. It has a modern industrial design which results in a smaller, lighter device for increased operator comfort and productivity. It's fast, intuitive barcode reading covers a range of high and low density codes, even reading damaged and poorly printed bar codes. The Hand Held Products IT3820 Cordless Linear Imager Kit, starting at $489, is one of the most economical cordless imagers on the market. With it's impact absorbing rugged housing, this scanner is extremely durable and built for retail and commercial applications. The 33' Bluetooth range gives users the ability safely scan items with a 24" read-range. More About: Scanners , Redu , Scanner , Prices
Just Released: IDAutomation's Microsoft Reporting Services Barcode Custom R
2007-07-31 22:00:00 The Microsoft Reporting Services Barcode Custom Report Item (CRI) creates barcodes in Microsoft Reporting Services reports as an integrated component without the use of barcode fonts. All Designer and Render DLLs provided are 100% managed code created in C#, digitally signed and time-stamped with Authenticode certificates. The CRI is royalty free with the purchase of the Developer License. More information about the IDAutomation Microsoft Reporting Services Barcode CRI, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/reporting_ser vices/barcode_cri/ More About: Released , Ease
MagellanR 1400i Omni-Directional Linear + 2D Imager
2007-06-26 22:22:00 The Magellan 1400i omni-directional imaging scanner offers the highest presentation scanning performance available for convenience stores, drug stores, specialty stores and other medium volume checkout environments. The Magellan 1400i omni-directional imaging scanner's state-of-the-art construction contains no moving parts, which increases reliability while the small footprint frees up valuable counter space. The Magellan 1400i imaging scanner surpasses others at capturing hard-to-read barcodes in an omni-directional orientation and supports both presentation and sweep-scanning styles. The Magellan 1400i omni-directional scanner also provides PDF decoding, a larger scan volume, a longer depth-of-field, rubber over-molded grips for hand-held use and a standard targeted scanning mode for scanning close proximity bar codes such as those on a pick list. For more information about the DataLogic MagellanR 1400i Omni -Directional Line ar + 2D Imager, please visit: http://www.idautomation.c... More About: Ella , Linea
DataLogic PowerScan 7000BT Standard Range Imager
2007-06-26 22:22:00 The PowerScan 7000BT SRI is considered to be the most rugged, durable and reliable cordless industrial hand held scanner on the market today. It is designed for package handling and inventory tracking, warehouse applications, shipping and receiving, manufacturing shop floor and other demanding applications - for both indoor and outdoor use. It utilizes a durable thermoplastic hard shell enclosure which is liberally overmolded with shock absorbing urethane that covers all of the most-likely drop contact points, adding an extra degree of shock protection for the scanner. For more information about the DataLogic PowerScan 7000BT Stand ard Range Imager, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/scanners/PS-7 000BT.html More About: Ager
AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Linear + 2D Generator
2007-06-26 22:21:00 IDAutomation.com announces the release of their AJAX & JavaScript Line ar + 2D Barcode Generator . This new patent pending product creates barcodes in web applications using pure JavaScript without the installation of additional fonts, components or plug-ins. It may be easily integrated with the AJAX development environment and other applications that make use of JavaScript, such as browser-based applications and Oracle Reports. Several barcode types are supported, including Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Codabar, Code 128, GS1-128, Code 3 of 9, Postnet, Planet, PDF417 and Data Matrix ECC200. More information about the IDAutomation Linear + 2D AJAX JavaScript Barcode Generator, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/javascript/ More About: Javascript , Ajax , Arco
IDAutomation.com announces an update to their Native Barcode Generator for
2007-05-24 21:18:00 For Immediate Release: Contact: Roxanne McSheehy IDAutomation.com, Inc. R http://www.idautomation.com/ 550 N. Reo Street; Suite 230 Tampa, FL 33609 813-514-2564 E-Mail: admin@idautomation.com May 22, 2007 IDAutomation.com announces an update to their Native Barcode Gene ra tor for Microsoft Access. (Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com announces an update to their new Native Barcode Generator for Microsoft Access. The new patent pending Native Generator version includes new graphic drawing routines, improved compatibility for low resolution printers, USPS OneCode support and orientation parameters. The Native Barcode Generator is an easy to use product that may be embedded into Access Databases to produce barcode images on reports and forms. Once installed, no other components, plug-ins or fonts need to be installed to create barcodes; it is the complete barcode generator that stays in the database, even when it is distributed or accessed from a server. Supported symbologies include Code 3 of... More About: Update , Arco
IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand Price Reduction
2007-05-24 21:17:00 We have just lowered the price of our popular IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand to just $99. The W3USB barcode wand is a cost effective solution for low reading volume applications. The internal decoder and interface eliminates the cost and clutter of a separate decoder box. The advanced optics scan barcodes as small as 4 mil with a scan velocity of 2-20 inches per second. Its shape gives the W3USB better comfort and handling compared to other pen based readers. Pull the trigger button and sweep the tip of the wand across the bar code in either direction and listen for the beep that lets you know the data has been successfully captured. The W3USB wand connects via a USB port, perfect for laptops and PDA devices. It contains its own built-in decoder so information scanned appears as if it had been typed from the keyboard. For more information about the IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/wands/w3usb.h tml This scanner can ... More About: Price , Arco
Microsoft Access Native Barcode Generators Update
2007-05-24 21:16:00 The Native Barcode Genera tor for Micro soft Access has been updated to include new graphic drawing routines, improved compatibility for low resolution printers, USPS OneCode support and orientation parameters. This new product also eliminates the issue of horizontal lines that could sometimes appear in the barcode symbols. The Native Generator is an object that may be easily inserted into an Access Report to create barcode images. Once installed, no other components or fonts need to be installed to create barcodes; it is the complete barcode generator that stays in the report, even when it is distributed or accessed from a server. The Linear version includes the supported linear symbologies of Code 39, Code 128, UCC/EAN-128, MSI, Interleaved 2 of 5, PostNet, USPS OneCode and the 2D version includes the linear barcodes plus PDF417 and Data Matrix symbologies More information about the IDAutomation Native Barcode Generator for Microsoft Access, including a download for evaluation, is p... More About: Update
IDAutomation.com announces the updated release of their Interleaved 2 of 5
2007-05-16 20:50:00 For Immediate Release :Contact: Roxanne McSheehyIDAutomation .com, Inc. R http://www.idautomation.com/550 N. Reo Street; Suite 230Tampa, FL 33609 813-514-2564E-Mail: admin@idautomation.comMay 16, 2007IDAutomation.com announces the updated release of their Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package.(Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com announces the updated release of their Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Package. Now included in this product are two sets of bearer bar fonts, both human readable and non human readable versions. The purpose of the Bearer Bar font is to increase reading reliability by helping to reduce the possibility of misreads or short scans that may occur when a skewed scanning beam enters or exits the bar code symbol through its top or bottom edge. These bearer bar fonts are created from the ITF-14 Symbology Specifications provided by the EAN International and Uniform Code Council. Updates in the package also include improved support for Windows Vista.Pricing for the... More About: Lease , Ease , The U
AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Generator - A New Product by IDAutomation.com, In
2007-04-13 19:25:00 For Immediate Release:Contact: Roxanne McSheehyIDAutomation.com, Inc. Rhttp://www.idautomation.com/550 N. Reo Street; Suite 230Tampa, FL 33609813-514-2564E-Mail: admin@idautomation.comApril 16, 2007 AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Genera tor - A New Product by IDAutomation.com, Inc.(Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com announces the release of their AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Generator. The new patent pending product creates barcodes in web applications using pure JavaScript without the installation of additional components. Because the AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Generator is pure JavaScript code, it may be easily integrated with the AJAX development environment and other applications that make use of JavaScript such as browser based applications and Oracle Reports.Because it is pure JavaScript, no additional components, fonts or plug-ins need to be installed to create barcodes; it is the complete barcode generator. Several barcode types are supported, including Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, ... More About: Javascript , Ajax
AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Generator - A New Product by IDAutomation.com, In
2007-04-13 19:25:00 For Immediate Release:Contact: Roxanne McSheehyIDAutomation.com, Inc. Rhttp://www.idautomation.com/550 N. Reo Street; Suite 230Tampa, FL 33609813-514-2564E-Mail: admin@idautomation.comApril 16, 2007 AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Genera tor - A New Product by IDAutomation.com, Inc.(Tampa, FL.) IDAutomation.com announces the release of their AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Generator. The new patent pending product creates barcodes in web applications using pure JavaScript without the installation of additional components. Because the AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Generator is pure JavaScript code, it may be easily integrated with the AJAX development environment and other applications that make use of JavaScript such as browser based applications and Oracle Reports.Because it is pure JavaScript, no additional components, fonts or plug-ins need to be installed to create barcodes; it is the complete barcode generator. Several barcode types are supported, including Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, ... More About: Javascript , Ajax
GS1 DataBar Barcode Released
2007-04-05 17:14:00 GS1, formerly the UCC-Council.org, has renamed the Reduced Space Symbology (RSS) barcode to the GS1 Databar. This new barcode type can identify small items and can contain more information that the current EAN/UPC barcode. The GS1 System provides several types of bar code for use by GS1 members depending on the application. The bar codes used by GS1 include EAN/UPC, GS1 DataBar, GS1-128, ITF-14, Data Matrix, and Composite Component. For example, the UCC/EAN-128 will now be known as the GS1-128. GS1 DataBar will enable GTIN identification for hard-to-mark products such as fresh foods and can carry GS1 Application Identifiers like serial numbers, lot numbers, and expiration dates. This will create the opportunity for solutions supporting product authentication and traceability, product quality and effectiveness, variable measure product identification, and creating coupons. IDAutomation is in the process of updating our documentation over the next couple of years to reflect this trans... More About: Released , Release , Taba , Arco , Lease
Image Generator Update
2007-04-05 17:13:00 Updates in the Linear version consist of improved support for Windows Vista and added support for USPS OneCode. The 2D version includes the Linear updates as well as added support for MacroPDF417 Barcodes.More information about the IDAutomation Barcode Image Gene ra tor s, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/generator/ If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter. More About: Update
.NET Forms Control Update
2007-04-05 17:13:00 Updates include enhancements to Code 128, Code 39, UPCa, UPCe, EAN 8 and EAN 13, as well as added USPS OneCode support. There is also a new draw procedure that runs more efficiently. And the included RFID component was updated for more efficient encoding of RFID tagsMore information about the IDAutomation .NET Form s Control Package, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://idautomation.com/formscontrols/ If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter. More About: Update
PDF417 Font and Encoder Update
2007-04-05 17:11:00 A new version of the PDF417 Font and Encoder has been released that includes a Native VB Module for Visual Basic, Excel and Access, which is a complete encoder function in VB form. It may be slower than accessing the ActiveX DLL and the ApplyTilde feature is not available. However, when distributing an application, the ActiveX DLL does not need to be distributed.More information about the IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder Package, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://idautomation.com/fonts/pdf417/If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter. More About: Update , Coder
Universal Font Advantage Package Update
2007-03-05 18:28:00 We have added the Univ ersal Java Encoder as one of our font tools for the Universal Font . This Java class will convert the data to be encoded into a string of text, combining with IDAutomation's universal bar code font, forming a correct barcode.Download this new tool: http://www.advancemeants.com/downloads/ID Automation_JavaUniversalFontEncoder.zipTh e Universal Barcode Font Advantage (TM) is designed to create most linear barcodes as a single font on multiple operating systems and locales, including Double Byte versions of Windows such as those used in China and Japan as well as other Asian locale settings. Includes examples for Visual Basic, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Crystal Reports. More information about the IDAutomation Universal Font Advantage Pack age, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/fonts/univers al/ More About: Update
ASP.NET Barcode Web Component Update
2007-03-05 18:28:00 In the new release of the ASP.NET products, we have added Onecode and UCC128 support, as well as streamlined the code for creating the barcodes.More information about the IDAutomation ASP.NET Barco de Web Component , including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/servercontrol s/If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter. More About: Update , Arco , Barcode
OCR Font Advantage Package Update
2007-03-05 18:27:00 The OCR Font Pack age has been updated with new and improved PCL Fonts. Previously only size 1 was included and now we offer size 1, 3 and 4 in 300 and 600 DPI. These improvements are only offered in the sale version.More information about the IDAutomation OCR Font Package including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://idautomation.com/fonts/ocrIf the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter. More About: Update , Advanta
Security and MICR E13B Font Update
2007-03-05 18:26:00 To provide more options, we have added an additional Security font to this package. The new font is a black block background with the numbers in white and the written character embedded into the number itself. Security Font s are used to securely print text, names and currency amounts on highly secure documents, such as a bank check, in a manner that cannot be easily altered and may prevent forgery.More information about the IDAutomation Security Package, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://idautomation.com/fonts/securityMor e information about the IDAutomation MICR E13B Package, which includes the Security fonts, including a download of the evaluation version, is provided at: http://idautomation.com/fonts/micrIf the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please refer to the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription Renewal section of this newsletter. More About: Update
Windows Vista Compatibility
2007-03-05 18:25:00 All of our current products have been tested and are fully functional in Windows Vista . Exceptions may apply such as granting rights to the component. For example:When opening a file in Microsoft Office 2007 containing Barcode Macros, VBA or ActiveX Controls, a security warning message of "Some active content has been disabled" or "Certain content in the database has been disabled" may appear.View the KB article for resolution:http://www.idautomation.com/kb /office2007-security.html More About: Windows Vista , Bili , Indo
Datamax H-4212X UHF Gen 2 RFID Direct Thermal-Thermal Transfer Printer
2007-03-05 18:24:00 The Datamax H-Class family of printers revolutionizes thermal and RFID label printing. Providing outstanding performance, sound durability, and accurate print quality, the H-Class family is the most flexible labeling solution offered in the industry today. Designed for high-volume, mission critical, and specialty labeling applications, the H-Class features a patented cast metal modular construction that combines rugged strength with easy expandability to allow the printer to grow as your labeling needs grow.Learn more about the Datamax H-4212X UHF Gen 2 RFID DT-TT Print er. More About: Direct , Transfer , Printer , Trans
Intermec ScanPlusR 1802 Vista Cordless
2007-03-05 18:24:00 With its innovative design, the Scan Plus 1802 Vista handheld bar code scanner brings cordless technology to the healthcare, retail, office and light industrial environments. The ScanPlus 1802 Vista is appropriate for a variety of applications including patient billing, patient tracking, medicine dispensing, UPN compliance, price management, asset/document tracking, and PC fabrication and assembly. The ScanPlus 1802 Vista is highly flexible; it is able to read PDF-417 and connect with more than 1500 interfaces. Furthermore, the scanner's unique ergonomic shape and lightweight (8.2 oz/232 g.) makes it comfortable to hold and use. With a radio range up to 50 feet (15 meters) and a battery capacity to 10,000 scans, the ScanPlus 1802 Vista scanner offers outstanding autonomy. Learn more about the ScanPlus 1802 Vista.Prices from $769. More About: Less , Term
Symbol LS1203 Laser Bar Code Scanner
2007-03-05 18:21:00 The LS1203 Handheld Scan ner from Symbol Technologies delivers high quality laser scanning, user-friendly ergonomics and durability at an affordable price. Designed to meet the needs of small businesses, the LS1203 provides the performance and features needed to significantly reduce data entry errors and boost productivity day in and day out in gift shops, boutiques, sporting goods, jewelers, video stores, florists and other small local retailers.For point of sale check-out applications, the LS1203 provides the power to improve operational efficiencies right out of the box. The plug-and-play design virtually eliminates installation hassles. The intuitive ergonomic design eliminates training requirements - employees are up and running in minutes. Learn more about the LS1203 Laser Bar Code Scanner.Prices from $149. More About: Cann , Anne
IDAutomation Dynamic Linear + 2D Barcode Generator Service:
2007-03-05 18:20:00 The new IDAutomation Linear + 2D Dynamic Gene ra tor Service dynamically creates high quality images that are streamed to your application; creates bar codes in any application that can access a URL in any operating system. Primary Features include: Compatible with all web browsers that can display GIF, JPEG or PNG images on any operating system. All linear barcode types plus PDF417, Data Matrix and Maxicode are implemented in a single package. No software to install - hosted and managed on our tier-one network server in Dallas, Texas. Barcodes are instantly generated and displayed in HTML by the IMG tag; parameters in the URL determine what is encoded.For more information about the IDAutomation Linear + 2D Dynamic Generator Service, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/dynamicgenera tor/ and to try the online demo, please visit: http://www.idautomation.com/dynamicgenera tor/UserManual.html#Support.This is a hosted service; if you are interested in purchasing product... More About: Near
IDAutomation.com announces the release of their Native Barcode Generator fo
2006-12-06 20:41:00 IDAutomation.com announces the release of their Native Barcode Gene ra tor for Crystal Reports. The new patent pending Native Generator creates bar-codes in Crystal Reports without the installation of additional fonts or other components. The Native Barcode Generator is an easy to use object that may be embedded into a Crystal Report to create barcode images. Once installed, no other components, plug-ins or fonts need to be installed to create barcodes; it is the complete barcode generator that stays in the report, even when it is distributed or accessed from a server. Supported symbologies include Code 3 of 9, Code 128, MSI, UCC/EAN-128, Interleaved 2 of 5, PostNet and PDF417. For more information, visit: http://idautomation.com/crystal/native/ More About: Release , Arco
IDAutomation.com announces the release of their Native PDF417 Encoders with
2006-11-22 20:39:00 IDAutomation.com, Inc. now provides Native PDF417 Encoder s and MacroPDF support in the latest release of the PDF417 Font and Encoder package. The package, which has been sold since 2001, also includes many new font encoders and graphic encoders for easy generation and integration of PDF417 barcode symbols into many different applications and development environments. PDF417 is a bar-code type that has the capability to encode hundreds of characters and even files. The font encoder components in the product return a text string, that when printed or displayed with the IDAutomation PDF417 font, create the bar-code symbol. For more information, visit http://idautomation.com/fonts/pdf417/. More About: Release , Lease , Ease
USB Barcode Scanner Application Integration Guide
2006-10-26 19:04:00 This guide provides software, documentation, examples and VB6 source code for the integration of hand-held USB and keyboard emulation barcode scanners. Using these guidelines, hand held scanners may be easily integrated with existing or custom applications as input, automation and verification devices. Documentation is provided in the ReadMe.html file. The USB Barcode Scan ner Application Integration Guide can be downloaded from: http://www.idautomation.com/scanenable/ID Automation_BarcodeScannerIntegration.zip More About: Cann
IDAutomation.com Announces Support for the USPS OneCode Solution 4-State Cu
2006-09-27 21:37:00 IDAutomation.com, Inc. announces the release of their PostNet and OneCode Barcode Font Package. USPS OneCode (also known as the 4-Stat e Customer Barcode, 4CB, 4-CB, OneCode Solution Barcode and USPS4CB) is a height-modulated barcode designed for use in high speed, automated, mail sorting machines that allow both PLANET and POSTNET barcode information to be combined into a single barcode to track mailings, request address-quality services (including updated address-change information) and return-mail service. The unique encoding used in IDAutomation's Postnet Fonts allows printing of Postnet and OneCode with the same font. A current list of all products available for the support of OneCode along with free demo downloads is provided at www.idautomation.com/onecode/ More About: Support , The U
IDAutomation.com Announces Support for the USPS OneCode Solution 4-State Cu
2006-09-26 21:57:00 USPS OneCode (also known as the 4-Stat e Customer Barcode, 4CB, 4-CB, OneCode Solution Barcode and USPS4CB) is a height-modulated barcode designed for use in high speed, automated, mail sorting machines that allow both PLANET and POSTNET barcode information to be combined into a single barcode to track mailings, request address-quality services (including updated address-change information) and return-mail service. The unique encoding used in IDAutomation's Postnet Fonts allows printing of Postnet and OneCode with the same font. A current list of all products available for the support of OneCode along with free demo downloads is provided at http://www.idautomation.com/onecode/ More About: Support , The U
Java Barcode Package Update
More articles from this author:2006-09-19 19:38:00 We have recently updated the linear version of our Java Barcode Pack ages with the following improvements: * Enhancements to the POSTNET, Planet, Code 128, UCC128, Code 39, and Interleaved 2 of 5 symbologies. * More efficient and consistent rotation algorithms. * New Features include: o New USPS OneCode symbology added. o Character grouping - which allows the human readable text to be grouped together in 3, 4, or 5 character groups for easier readability. o Bearer Bars - Horizontal and vertical bearer bar options are now available. Thickness of the bars is configurable from 0 (default) to 10 times the XDimension. o Text Margin - The space between the human readable text and the barcode. o White Bar Increase - Increases the XDimension of the white bars only. This will aid in ensuring readability of barcodes printed with lower resolution printers. For more information about our IDAutomation Java Barcode Package s, please visit: http://idautomation.com/java/ and to download a demo of the... More About: Update , Arco 1, 2, 3, 4 |



