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Leading provider for your barcoding, labeling, and product identification needs since 1993.
In small businesses, every second and every resource counts. When it comes to improving efficiency and minimising costly errors, barcode scanners emerge as invaluable tools. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive deep into the benefits of barcode scanners for small
Learn how Conti Systems, Inc. can help minimize the disruption to your business. Without a doubt, you are likely aware of the supply chain constraints that we all continue to experience. We realize this situation directly impacts expected shipment timeframes
Many manufacturers believe that the quality of their product matters most, and try to scrimp on the product packaging in order to increase profits. Of course, we’re in business to make profits, but consumers often judge a product by the
Recently, Business Development Manager, Louis Conti, of Conti Systems visited IIMAK Headquarters in western New York. Established in 1993, Conti Systems is a full-service provider of barcoding, labeling, and product identification solutions. The Texas-based company specializes in all types of consumable products such as custom and stock
Shrink sleeves continue to grow in popularity, and appear to be a market driven mainly by the consumer. People really like the attractive full body coverage shrink sleeves can offer over traditional labels. They can be customized very easily, which
Packaging is a crucial part of product design. Used with the right product label, packaging adds value to your product. That brings us to the importance of the label. From brand labels to sales labels, labels attract buyers to your
Standard mail-in turnaround is typically 3–5 business days from arrival, including diagnostic, repair, and final test. On-site visits are scheduled within 3–5 business days for non-contract work, or within 24–48 hours for service agreement holders. Special-order parts or industrial print
Our diagnostic covers mechanical wear (printhead, platen, gears, belts, sensors), electrical health (power supply, main board, communication ports), firmware version and configuration, and a full print-quality and scan test. You receive a written report listing what we found, what we
Yes — printhead replacement is the most common repair we do. Common printheads for Zebra, Honeywell, Datamax, and SATO are kept in stock. We also calibrate burn settings after replacement and run a full print-quality test before the printer ships
Loaner printers are included for service agreement customers and available on request to other customers when inventory allows. Loaners arrive pre-configured for your label size, media type, and ribbon spec so they’re printing within minutes of unboxing — not after
It depends on the printer’s age, the failure mode, and your duty cycle. Mid-range industrial printers under five years old almost always justify repair. Older printers facing major component failures (main board, print engine) often don’t. We give you an
Both options are available. Mail-in is the fastest and most economical path for desktop and mid-range industrial printers. On-site makes sense for high-volume industrial units, fleet maintenance, and situations where downtime cost exceeds the cost of a service call. If
Yes — we service the Honeywell PM, PD, and PX industrial series, the PC desktop line, and legacy Intermec models that Honeywell absorbed. Mid-range Honeywell models are particularly common in 3PL operations, and we keep the consumable parts in stock
Yes — Zebra is the most common brand we service. We work on the full lineup including the ZD desktop series, GK and GX legacy desktops, ZT industrial series, ZE print engines, ZQ mobile printers, and older LP/TLP units. Common
Printers arriving at our shop are typically diagnosed within 48 hours. Once a quote is approved, standard repairs ship back in 3–5 business days. Industrial print engines or repairs requiring special-order parts can take longer; we tell you the realistic
Most thermal barcode printer repairs land in the $150–$600 range. Industrial print engines, main board replacements, and high-end models can run higher. We charge a flat diagnostic fee that is credited back toward the repair if you approve the quote,
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