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A barcode printer is an electronic device that is typically used for printing barcode tags or labels, which can be attached to objects that are shipped. The barcode printer uses direct thermal or thermal transfer techniques to apply ink labels. Although direct thermal printers are less expensive, the labels produced by these printers can become illegible if exposed to chemical vapors or direct sunlight. On the basis of printing type, barcode printer is segmented into desktop barcode printer, mobile barcode printer, industrial barcode printer, and others. They are typically used in manufacturing industry, transportation, government, healthcare, commercial services, and retail.
Impact of COVID-19 on Barcode Printer
Market
Currently,
the world is battling an economic crisis caused by the outbreak and the spread
of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic has affected various industries, such as
automotive, retail, sports and entertainment, and education. In the wake of the
current situation, the key market players are presently focusing on maintaining
and generating revenues to be operational. This reduced the number of
developments, including launches of products and their distribution in the barcode
printer market in 2020. A number of scheduled product launches and
related developments have been postponed owing to the spread of the virus.
However, the impact of COVID-19 is expected to subside during the forecast
period. The operations of barcode printer manufacturing units worldwide have
been affected by the lockdowns imposed worldwide, along with the limited
availability of labor and raw materials. This has resulted in disruptions in
the global supply chain to a significant extent. A number of business
activities wherein barcode printers are used, including shopping, sporting, and
manufacturing, have been suspended or canceled to avoid mass gatherings. The
COVID-19 has halted production, plunged down the sales of barcode printers, and
led key players in the barcode printer market to buckle up and rethink their
plans. Rescheduling the launch of printers and projects related to barcode
printers, stabilizing dealer networks, managing cash flows tightly, and
reviewing investment portfolios by companies have affected the production and
the sales of barcode printers globally.
Key Developments
Key
companies in the market are focused on product launches, in order to enhance
their product portfolio. For instance, in September 2019, Toshiba Corporation,
introduced B-EX4T3HS thermal barcode printer. Also, in October 2019,
Printronix, Inc. introduced ODV-2D Printer/Barcode Verification solution with
inclusion of three major upgrades.
Barcode
printer manufacturers, under SAP Printer Vendor program, have launched products
for SAP applications. For instance, in June 2017, TSC Auto ID Technology has
introduced devices compatible with SAP.
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