Zebra Technologies Corp., provider of specialty printing and automatic identification solutions, has added IQ Color Thermal Labels to its supply offering, allowing operations managers to print color visual cues on demand, using their existing Zebra thermal printers.rnTo create an IQ Color label, users can simply choose up to four colors from the eight colors offered, including the size and shape. During the label manufacturing process, invisible color inks are applied in up to four designated zones customized to the end-user's needs and label format.rnTo the naked eye, it appears there is no colorrnon the label. The Zebra printer's printhead then heat-activates the ink to make select colors visible based on the format sent to the printer. This allows for each individual label to be customized with color images, text, shapes, graphics and more at the point of printing.rnThe company reports that the technology helps streamline operations and reduce errors and costs. Eliminating the need for preprinted color labels increases productivity because it eliminates the need for roll changes and because there is less inventory to manage.
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