[PADG:631] Label Printers

[Andrew Damico <adamico@xxxxxxxx>]

All,
   Were having some troubles with our label printing, and are looking for 
alternatives. Our library is using Sirsi, and the particular computer that 
is currently printing labels was upgraded to XP. However to continue the 
spine label printer working we had to run the executables from windows 3.1 
( A software issue not hardware). This machine is currently running an 
emulator so that it can work with Infoview and the spine label printer. 
Unfortunately, the emulator causes display problems when moving back and 
forth between different applications. This is the reason that we need a 
second PC for the staff person who works in this area, so she can check her 
e-mail and access the internet. Has anybody switched to a different system 
of label printing? I know they've tried some things in the past here, such 
as a laser printer that would print multiple labels, but that was rejected 
since sometimes you need only one or two labels printed. I've done a little 
research and found a spine label library printing system from Computype 
(Global Auto ID Solutions). Is anyone familiar with this or had experience 
with this system? Thanks for any help.    --Andy





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Andrew J. Damico
Preservation Librarian
Fondren Library - MS44
Rice University
6100 S. Main St.
Houston, TX 77005 -1892
PH:     713-348-2602
FAX:    713-348-5862

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