Printing Solutions

Versatile Printers for Every Environment

In today’s fast-paced supply chain, reliable, efficient printing solutions are critical to success. From warehousing and distribution, to manufacturing and retail, Heartland’s wide range of enterprise-grade printers are specifically designed to meet the diverse needs of every business environment.

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Types of Printers

From light-duty to rugged industrial, Heartland offers a wide-range of printers for every environment or print application. We work with the industry’s leading manufacturers like Honeywell and Zebra to deliver top-of-the-line printing solutions for your enterprise.

Desktop Printers – Compact and efficient, desktop printers offering ticket, tag, barcode printing and more, and are ideal for various environments from retail to the warehouse. Available in direct thermal and thermal transfer models, desktop printers are a great choice for light to mid-duty printing applications.

Industrial Printers – Designed for the most demanding environments, industrial printers deliver 24/7 performance and durability you can count on. These printers excel in mid to high-volume applications in settings like manufacturing, healthcare, government and distribution. With heavy-duty features like all-metal construction and future-proof adaptability, industrial printers are ready to perform in the harshest conditions.

Mobile Printers – Your mobile workforce needs fast, accurate printing. Mobile printers deliver reliable printing of receipts, labels and barcodes, right at the point of application. With best-in-class connectivity and long-battery-life, today’s mobile printers are designed for multi-shift use, even in the harshest conditions.

Labels / Supplies – Our solutions don’t end with printers. Heartland sources enterprise-grade, surface tested printing supplies for every printer in our offering, and for even the toughest warehouse and manufacturing environments. Not sure what supplies you need? Our team of print experts can help guide you to the best possible solution.

The Importance of Enterprise-Grade Printers

Whether your business is based in the warehouse, on the road, or in busy retail locations, you need reliable, rugged printers that stand up to the daily demands of today’s fast-paced supply chain. Heartland’s wide selection of enterprise-grade printers are purpose-built to operate reliably, even in the harshest conditions.

From printing barcode labels, to receipts, tickets, shipping labels and beyond, Heartland printing solutions offer reliable functionality that’s built to last. No more worrying about bottlenecks and downtime related to printing troubles, our mobile, desktop and industrial printers deliver round-the-clock efficiency to keep your business moving.

Here are a few ways that each of our major printer categories can help your business reach new levels of productivity:

Mobile Printers

On-Demand Efficiency – Save time by printing labels, receipts and invoices on-the-go, when and where they are needed
Portability – Easy to carry around makes them ideal for warehouses, retail environments and during delivery processes
Durability – Mobile printers are built to withstand harsh environments like extreme temperatures, dust, and drops

Industrial Printers

High-Volume Printing – Designed to handle large printing volumes that are often required in manufacturing or logistics environments
Maximum Durability – With all metal parts, our industrial printers are built to endure 24/7 operation in demanding environments like factories, warehouses and distribution centers
Flexible Labeling Capabilities – Can print on various media types such as RFID tags, barcodes, or temperature-resistant labels

Desktop Printers

Easy-to-Use – Simple to setup and operate, desktop printers are user-friendly and require less training time for staff
Low Cost – Desktop printers are a cost-effective solution for businesses with moderate printing needs
Versatile – Print on a variety of label types, from standard adhesive labels, to specialty, barcode and more.

The Role of Printers in the Fully-Connected Warehouse

For today’s warehouse and distribution businesses leaders, effective printing solutions are critical to achieving a connected warehouse. From barcode labeling to inventory management, printers play a pivotal role in improving accuracy and supporting a seamless flow of information across systems.

Barcode and RFID labeling

Printers are essential for generating barcodes and RFID tags, which are critical for tracking parts and products throughout the warehouse and supply chain. When integrated into a full warehouse barcode system, barcode and RFID printers can interact seamlessly with other powerful hardware like scanners, vehicle mount tablets, or mobile computers for a more comprehensive solution.

Inventory Management

Barcode and label printers have become the standard for producing labels that manage inventory in warehouse and distribution settings. But reliable printers can also generate labels for products, bins, shelves and storage locations, helping track and organize inventory. The result is not only improved inventory accuracy, but enhanced picking and packing efficiency.

Shipping and Receiving

From receipts, to packing slips and other documentation required for outbound and inbound shipments, today’s warehouse printing solutions can handle it all. The right documentation ensures order accuracy, while also tracking the movement of goods and enabling real-time data updates.

Traceability and Compliance

In industries that require strict documentation or traceability for compliance purposes, printers must provide required labeling and tracking information that attaches to products. From GHS and hazmat labels, to food traceability labels and beyond, Heartland’s purpose-built printers can simplify your regulatory compliance needs.

Learn more about our full line of Barcode Solutions for Warehousing

Printers for Retail and Beyond

Rugged printing isn’t just for the warehouse or manufacturing floor. From transportation and logistics, to the retail stockroom, our high-performance printers are improving efficiency and boosting productivity throughout the supply chain.

Retail
In retail settings, reliable desktop printers simplify point-of-sale transactions, immediately printing receipts and streamlining checkout processes. Retail associates can easily navigate stockrooms and instantly label products with a wide range of mobile printer options that allow for on-demand printing, right at the point of application.
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation and logistics businesses can also benefit from mobile printers. Compact and portable, mobile printers allow workers to print documents and labels directly from the point of activity, whether it’s at a loading dock, delivery truck, or point-of-delivery.
Healthcare
In retail settings, reliable desktop printers simplify poinIn busy healthcare and clinical settings, rugged desktop and mobile printers are critical for patient identification, specimen tracking, medication management, consent forms and more. Quick, accurate printing reduces the risk of errors and prioritizes patient safety.

Delivering Award-Winning Printers from the Best Manufacturers

At Heartland, we believe in delivering the best printing solution for your needs. That means building long-lasting partnerships with industry-leading manufacturers so that our customers have access to a range of printers and supplies from the best possible sources. We have carefully screened and selected enterprise-grade hardware to meet the specific needs of our customers, and to provide the level of performance your business requires.

We know that there are an overwhelming number of manufacturers and solutions to choose from. That’s why when you partner with Heartland, you can rest assured that our experts will work to understand your business and operational pain points, and make recommendations with your specific needs in mind.

Proven Partnerships

Heartland is pleased to work with expert hardware providers that are leading the charge in printing technology:

From retail to manufacturing, Honeywell barcode scanners, printers, mobile computers and RFID solutions are purpose-built for the demands of your business. As a pioneer in the barcode scanning market, Honeywell’s experience, combined with new innovations have helped retailers, distribution centers, transportation and logistics and healthcare organizations achieve significant improvements in efficiency, speed and accuracy of their operations.

Zebra anticipates operational challenges so you can scan anything, anywhere, no matter what. Powered by our proprietary DataCapture DNA, everything arrives prepared for duty—ready to deploy, easy to manage, and made to scale. Zebra’s mobile computers, multi-tasking tablets and steadfast printers integrate easily, pair instantly and talk freely to one another to make your workers unstoppable.

TSC Printronix Auto ID is a leading designer and manufacturer of innovative thermal printing solutions. TSC Auto ID offers budget-friendly desktop printers to high-performance industrial solutions including rugged mobile printers. Printronix Auto ID offers premium, enterprise-level applications with a selection of high-end features including RFID encoding and integrated barcode verification.

The Heartland Difference

Every business is unique, and not all technologies are created equal. That’s why working with an experienced solutions provider is critical to selecting, implementing a voice picking solution that’s right for you. The Heartland team draws on decades of supply chain experience that gives your businesses a competitive edge when you need it most. With Heartland, you have access to:

Unmatched expertise across brands and devices
Support through every phase of the solution lifecycle, with AlwaysOn suite of managed services
A wide offering of voice-based technologies from today’s industry-leading voice OEMs

Looking to consolidate vendors for all of your printing needs? Heartland offers a single point of contact, from device selection, to deployment, ongoing support and more. Our experienced solutions consultants are ready to learn about and understand your operational pain points to recommend best-in-class solutions that make the most sense for your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a mobile printer?

A mobile printer is a wireless printing device that connects to other mobile devices (mobile computers, tablets, laptops, etc) via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth technology.

What is an industrial printer?

Industrial printers are designed to operate reliably in harsh usage conditions. They must withstand strong vibrations, extreme temperatures, and wet or dusty conditions. They are purpose-built for these types of environments.

What are thermal transfer printers?

Thermal transfer printers use heat to transfer ink from a wax or resin coated ribbon onto a variety of print materials. The process produces high-quality text, graphics and barcodes for maximum readability.

What are direct thermal printers?

Direct thermal printers print directly onto specialized heat-sensitive paper that changes color when it is exposed to heat.

What are your printer connectivity options?

All of our desktop, mobile, and industrial printers are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled for seamless integration with WMS systems, and other mobile devices, tablets and technologies in your business environment.

What kind of support is available for Heartland printers?

Heartland’s AlwaysOn suite of Mobile Device Management services can offload administrative burdens and helpdesk tickets related to your printer fleet. From configuration to an integrated helpdesk, AlwaysOn manages the workload so your team can focus on what they do best.

What kinds of media do mobile printers support?

Mobile printers typically handle thermal paper, labels, and receipt paper. Chat with a Heartland printing solutions expert to ensure your printer supports the specific media size and type you need for your business (e.g., barcode labels, shipping labels, etc.).

Industrial, Desktop & Mobile Printers for Today’s Supply Chain