The Familiar Face with New Features: What’s New in the TC57

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It may look like your everyday cellphone, but Zebra’s all-touch computer, the TC57, is built for the enterprise environment. Gathering all the innovative benefits of Mobility DNA and the rugged strength of Zebra technology, the TC57 streamlines your workforce’s functionality by hosting tomorrow’s advancements in a familiar platform.

Reshape the Future of Barcode Technology with the TC57


Like consumer phones, barcode technology is rapidly advancing to address some of the harshest environments a workforce can face. From icy temperatures to clumsy foremen, the TC57 encapsulates all the needed changes without forsaking the dependability of former devices, excelling the user experience with:

  • 5-inch display built with outdoor readability that ensures visibility even in bright sunlight
  • An omnidirectional scanner that captures data even without proper alignment
  • Elegant rugged design that withstands drops, tumbles, unfavorable weather, and scratches
  • Pre-set Mobility DNA such as LifeGuard and PowerPrecision+ supported by Android OS
Zebras TC57 Using Simulscan on a Document

Zebras TC57 Using Simulscan on a Document

And along with these timeless benefits, the TC57 brings its own new features to take your production line from great to grand.

  • The SimulScan app captures multiple barcodes on a single label with just one press of a button.
  • PRZM intelligent imaging ensures the capture of 1D and 2D barcodes, including Digimarc.
  • Warm Swap mode allows for battery replacement without closing apps or powering off the device.
  • 2×2 Multiple-User Multiple Impute Multiple Output supports communication between multiple devices while increasing WiFi speed and range.

Swap Vintage for Vigor

We know that keeping up with the latest technology can be costly. That’s why Avalon Integration has partnered up with Zebra Technologies in the GO Zebra Trade-In Program. Upgrade your TC56 with Avalon to get more out of your touch computer.

Upgrading technology should never force you to compromise familiarity with innovation. Supplying a variety of businesses with the latest technology, Avalon Integration understands the need for familiarity in a company as it facilitates production. To learn more about how to integrate the TC57 into your production line, contact us, and get the technology of tomorrow on the device of today.

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Start Your OS Migration the Right Way

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With OS Migration lingering on the sidelines, the clock is slowly ticking before your company is faced with an important and time-sensitive decision. Which operating system will you choose when Microsoft ends all support for Windows embedded handheld devices? You have until January 13th, 2020 to think it over…

But what is the right choice? Not all devices make it easy, there’s coding involved, and unnecessary tasks to switch operating systems for the technology your business has chosen to partner with. In an industry where rugged design is apparent, the technology has to be suited to match. Manufacturing, distribution, warehousing, retail, and third-party logistics all seek the same characteristics. With a rugged design as a must, your company will also appreciate a companion that is fast, full of memory, and hooked up with an efficient operating system.

Avalon Recommends the TC8300

Avalon Integration Recommends the TC8300 from Zebra

Avalon Integration supports the Zebra TC8300 with its front-of-the-line technology that is equipped to be called your company’s mobile computer of choice. With an already installed Android operating system, this device makes an easy transition for your company that can better use their time focusing on driving your mission forward, instead of how to better switch operating systems.

The Android 8.1 Oreo operating system is brilliant. Allowing major upgrades and simple changes, it is a perfect choice that will not only keep your company efficient and productive but enhance these qualities even further. This operating system is 2X faster than the original with minimized background activity, autofill, picture-in-picture, and Android instant apps.

That’s Not All

TC8300 Highlights

Not only does Avalon recommend Zebras TC8300 for its spectacular Android operating system, but it also has an excellent CPU that supports advanced artificial intelligence, photography, long battery life, and fast LTE speeds. Packed with the gear to increase productivity, it also aids the process with a sufficient 8GB RAM and a 128GB 3D TLC flash. As an added perk, the touchscreen device also works with gloves on! These are just a few highlights of the Zebra TC8300. You can visit Avalon Integration for the complete list of specs. This device is also a newly added addition to the GO Zebra Trade-In program promoted by Avalon Integration. When purchasing a TC8300, you can receive a $250 cash rebate as long as you trade in a legacy device.

The benefits of trading in your old equipment for an updated device provide your company with extra cash and the opportunity to recycle electronic parts. For more information about the benefits of this program, as well as how to trade in your old device, click here.  I know, this all sounds too good to be true. But, if you ever wanted to decide where your OS Migration should lead, this is the prime time to make that choice.

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How to Save the Planet and Money with the TC72

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The U.S.A. alone produces over 9 million tons of electronic waste every year, disposing of over 60 million dollars worth of precious metals such as gold, silver, and copper, every time a newly upgraded device is released. With technology set to thrive more than ever, Avalon integration is committed to providing the most innovative and updated technology to your business with Zebra’s TC72, a touch-computer with limitless possibilities… now without the negative environmental impact.

4 Green Reasons to Upgrade to the TC72

Four Green Reasons to Upgrade to the TC72

From business-orientated apps to advanced touch-screen technology, the TC72 presents a variety of future-proof applications and functions, as well as five top features that benefit you, your workforce, and the planet.

  • The ultra-rugged design prevents damage from accidental falls, scratches, and spills, reducing early disposal
  • PowerPrecision app consolidates battery monitoring features onto one single device, alerting you when other devices need battery replacements
  • High-speed processor ensures automatic OS and security updates, eliminating the need for costly device updates in the future
  • 15-hour battery life lessens charge time and consumed energy without compromising WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity throughout an entire shift.

Avalon Integration Offers the TC72 with Sustainability That Fits a Budget

TC72 has Sustainability That Fits a Budget

And best of all, the TC72 is now available through the GO Zebra Trade-In program. Skip adding electronic waste and save as much as $100 when you send us your reclaim form along with eligible legacy devices with Avalon Integration.

Before disposing of any outdated tech, make sure to run through the list of qualified legacy devices in the various trade-in programs hosted by Avalon Integration. Not only could you get cash-back and rebates on your next purchase, but you can also maximize production and streamline your workforce with the help of the latest technology offered at a rebated price.

Whatever your needs are, Avalon Integration is here to help. From ground-breaking solutions and hardware to lessening your carbon footprint, find the solutions to your business needs. Contact us to get a free estimate on how to integrate the TC72 into your workforce and for more affordable, sustainable, and dependable solutions.

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Teamwork or Dreamwork? With the TC72, You Don’t Have to Choose.

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Without the proper channels of communication, the productivity of any business can falter, leading to poor customer experience, staff dissatisfaction, and increased chances of errors. To prevent the issue, Avalon Integration is proud to introduce the TC72 as one of  Zebra’s best all-touch computers when it comes to durability and connectivity.

The TC72 Offers Connection That Goes Beyond a Wifi Signal

The TC72 Offers Connection That Goes Beyond a Wifi Signal

Whether in the hands of front-line or warehouse employees, the TC72 brings advanced connectivity for your whole business. Following a long line of rugged high-quality all-touch computers, the TC72 offers a variety of indispensable features to enhance the functionality of your entire workforce in and out of the warehouse.

  • Familiar Android 8.1 OS lowers the learning curve
  • Long-range and omnidirectional scanners work to accommodate any work environment
  • Ultra-rugged design withstands any weather condition and 8-foot drops.
  • 5MP color camera facilitates video calls

But these are only a few of the TC72’s offline features.

With the TC72 There’s an App for That

With the TC72 There’s an App for That

Equipped with four new mobility DNA applications, the TC72 gathers the strength of a workforce at the palm of your hands.

  • WorryFree WiFi guarantees sustainable internet service anywhere at any time, allowing your access-points to communicate with more than one device at the same time.
  • PowerPrecision Console manages battery life from all your devices on one screen, preventing future downtime from battery damage
  • LifeGuard Analytics quickly updates your Android devices automatically or with just one click of a button, additionally offering Zebra OneCare Support to ease OS and security updates
  • StageNow facilitates workforce concentration with new Restricted Mode, letting you deactivate Google Mobile Services whenever needed.     

And thanks to its fully developed and high-speed processor, the TC72 comes with built-in application support for future Android OS and apps updates, making it virtually future-proof for at least the next two years.

With the TC72, you and your workforce don’t have to settle for less. Enhance your communication channels when you trade in your legacy devices through Avalon Integration, and start connecting your team on one ultra-rugged and innovative device.

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What’s a Barcode Printer Without Custom Labels and Dyes?

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With an extensively large collection of custom printing supplies, Zebra is equipped to provide support for any specific, printing requirement. Why have a barcode printer if you can’t customize it to suit your every need? Even desire. Let’s not forget the hassle of individual costs and financial headache. Figuring out if your company will benefit from custom abilities is a worry that needs to be put to rest.

Be Extra with Custom Labels and Dyes!

Be Extra with Custom Labels and Dyes

Who says extra is overrated? If it means keeping your business on track, then why wouldn’t you be? Barcodes hold information that is highly important to the company. Your productivity will slow if your barcodes aren’t crisp, clear, and concise.

There’s so much talk about if custom is really necessary. It’s not your paper towel we’re talking about, it’s your company. Though we can relate the two. Any paper towel will clean up a mess, but which paper towel will end up spending more of your money when using extra sheets? Think of your barcodes in the same aspect. Get quality, not what’s cheaper at the moment. Long-term savings are much better appreciated.

Here’s the Scoop

Here's the Scoop with Custom Labels

Avalon Integration is working with Zebra to not only promote these custom products but to supply quality where your company needs it most.

Custom tasks include:

  • Custom sizes and shapes
  • Pre-printed text, graphics, and logos
  • Flood-coated color
  • Up to 12 water-based colors & 8 UV colors
  • PMS color matching
  • Security inks
  • Perforations, face slits, and back slits
  • Front and backside printing
  • Rolls or fan-fold
  • Adhesive deadening and spot coating
  • Laminating
  • Pre-printing of UL mark

With Zebra, you can choose from over 300 pre-tested materials along with no extra charges for custom dies. Find out how reasonable this deal will be for your company when you begin a supply assessment with Avalon.

For the last 20 years, Zebra Technologies has been Avalon Integration’s Premier Solutions Partner. It has been Avalon’s mission to provide the highest quality of support while improving efficiency, providing customer service, and building solutions.  Contact us to add a little something extra to your barcode. For more information on pricing, click here.

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No Printer Left Behind: How Avalon Can Extend Your Printer’s Longevity

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Ever feel like your printer knows exactly when to break? No matter what printer you have, printhead wear is unavoidable. Every run leaves behind debris and adhesive that slowly reduces your printhead’s functionality until it’s too late. To help you stay one step ahead, Avalon integration is partnering up with Zebra’s printhead Protection Program, giving you back all the reliability you need from your printer. Cut down the stress and downtime with free printhead replacements when you make Zebra your exclusive choice for quality consumables and improve the longevity of your printer.

Zebra Certified Supplies keeps your Printer Longevity running smoothly compared to third party supplies

Zebra Certified Supplies keeps your Printer Longevity running smoothly compared to third party supplies

Getting it right every time, anytime

We know consistent quality is at the core of an efficient business. For that reason, we recommend Zebra Technology. Choose from five hundred customizable products, each carefully tested and designed to guarantee consistent results —which means you get consistent quality. All. The. Time.

Zebra Barcode Label on a MicroChip

Unavoidable, Unpredictable, but Totally Affordable

With Avalon integration, you can eliminate the surprising new costs that come with broken printheads, all while enjoying the perks of a one-source supplier.

  • Choice selection from over 500 Zebra products
  • Customizable labels, tags, receipts, and ribbons
  • Standardized supply quality designed to fit your individual needs
  • Consistent print quality, eliminating changes in printer settings
  • Free printhead replacements
  • Free ground shipping on custom labels till December 31st, 2019

Avalon Integration is here to help with Printer Longevity

When it comes to printer longevity, preparation for the inevitable is key. Eliminate the uncertainty with the Printhead Protection Program to get free printhead replacements when the time comes. Contact Avalon Integration to find out how you can enroll today.

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Say Hello to Avalon Integration’s Free Ship Program

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Because who doesn’t like free ship

Who Doesn't Like Free Ship

Who Doesn’t Like Free Ship

In this day and age, there’s already a lot of stuff you have to compromise, but the quality of your labels isn’t one of them. That’s why Avalon Integration is extending free ground shipping till December 31st, 2019 on Zebra custom labels because when it comes to quality, we never compromise and neither should you.

Get More for What You Pay For

Get more for what you pay for with Free Ship from Avalon Integration

Get more for what you pay for with Free Ship from Avalon Integration

Your labels and barcodes provide an array of services. From color-coding to tracking, we know one there is no one-size-fits-all label. Optimizing your labels’ functionality is much easier with Zebra Certified custom labels, now sourced from four label converting facilities across the USA. Ordering with Avalon Integration is like having your personal label converter, without the hassle of estimated freight charges.

Create labels to fit your needs by selecting:

  • Practical shapes and sizes for different jobs
  • Pre-printed icons, IL marks, graphics, and logos
  • Colors that can be identically reproduced with PMS coloring  
  • Perforations to facilitate printing and extend printer longevity

Quality Made Simple

Quality Made Simple with Free Ship from Avalon Integration

Let Avalon Integration show you how to get started with our Free Ship Program

Not sure how to get started? Check out the program overview for qualifications and then get a quote today.

  • Offer applicable only to Zebra custom labels shipped to the USA and Canada
  • Unexpired quotes are still eligible for free shipping
  • Additional supplies should be placed on a separate order as they do not qualify for free shipping
  • Offer does not cover airfreight

When it comes to efficiency, there’s little room for compromise. With Avalon Integration’s free Ship Program, enhancing the functionality of your customized labels has never been easier. Contact us today to learn more about how you can save money on shipping while still getting quality consumables designed by you for you.

Click here to learn more about Free Ship!

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Don’t Hang on to Your Old Equipment, Recycle It!

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There’s always something better on the market. It’s a continuous cycle. What is the best, the most efficient, the highest quality, or fastest technology? This never ends because technology is always improving. As humans, we strive for productivity, to install efficiency in our daily lives. Most often, helping us in larger settings, including our professional careers. Businesses utilize technology for both of these factors. Though replacing technology so often can become expensive, it doesn’t have to be that way.

E-waste Recycle? Yes, It’s a Thing

E-waste Recycle? Yes, It’s a Thing

If there was a way to recycle our current technology for the best on the market, while also earning cashback, it would be aiding, the primary factor in company success. Most commonly, recycling is centered around plastics and recyclable materials from the packaging on the food you eat to the clothes you wear on your back. It’s hard to consider a computer or mobile device as something that can decompose back into the Earth. The point of this matter is that we can eliminate electronic waste, by re-using their old parts. By E-waste Recycling, you can contribute to the conservation of natural resources, protecting the environment, creating jobs, and saving landfills.

When your company’s technological hand is upgraded to the most advanced printers, mobile computers, tablets, scanners, etc., their mission is a step closer to effectively being heard across unlimited platforms without hurting their bank account. By upgrading, your company will: solve new business challenges, increase mobility, improve access control, strengthen the supply chain, and reduce downtime. Don’t let your outdated technology “slow productivity, minimize visibility, and affect your bottom line”.

Learn How You Can Earn Cash Back

Recycle and Earn Cash Back with GoZebra Trade-In Program

The benefits of recycling are endless, and Avalon Integration is promoting the GO ZEBRA Trade-In Program to help you get rid of your electronic skeletons. In support of Zebra Technologies, Avalon aims to promote its mission, allowing its customers to swap electronics that may be falling short of exceptional for their brand-new, top-of-the-line gear. “Go from lagging legacies to leading-edge solutions with GO ZEBRA.”

Based on what device or devices you’re planning to trade in and what device you’re planning to purchase, you can receive up to $650 cashback. It’s pertinent that every company has financial goals. This program keeps those in mind and helps your company save. The eligible technologies Zebra allows for trade-in ranges from batteries, mobile computers, tablets, and printers.

Avalon wants businesses to understand that this program aims to “swap setbacks for savings on smarter, harder-working technology”.

When it’s time to replace those lagging legacies, reach out to the experts at Avalon Integration, here to help your company stay advanced. Recycle, save money, and save the Earth. Make an impact financially and environmentally while earning cashback with GO ZEBRA. For further promotion information, visit the Avalon Integration’s Promotions Page!

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Get the Right Stuff with Custom Labels and Dies for Your Barcode Printer

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One of the issues we frequently see with our customers is wasted time and money when it comes to printing barcode labels. Some are using labels that just don’t fit the application, but it’s “good enough”. Others are keeping such a broad variety of different types of labels that it’s not making good use of the media (and budget). At Avalon Integration, our goal is to get the right stuff with custom labels and dies for your barcode printer, so you can stop compromising.

Why Should You Use Custom Labels?

Zebra Custom Label Dies on a barcode being placed on a box for shipping

A custom label being placed on a box for shipping

With so many reasons, the real question should be, “Why shouldn’t you use custom labels?”

Think about the reason you would purchase anything customized. How many times have you ordered a meal in a restaurant and asked for a substitution? When you bought your last new car, did you choose options? And have you ever bought a suit and had it tailored? When something matters, you choose to get it right…right?

Your barcode labels are no exception. Each one contains important data—information that is critical to keeping your business on track. You need those barcodes to be crisp, clear, and stay that way.

In addition to the barcode itself, what other information does your label provider? Maybe you use color-coding or a certain shape to be able to quickly identify the status of the labeled item, like quality assurance or shipping priority. You might need a compliance label that’s also easy to identify.

Here are other features that can be customized to optimize the functionality of your labels and reduce the label management tasks.

  • Special shape or size: Fit the function to the form, rather than just get what’s available.
  • Pre-printed. Have your logo, graphics, UL mark, or any standard information pre-printed on your labels to get more imprints out of your thermal printer’s ribbon.
  • Color matching. If you have a Pantone or other ink that needs to be reproduced accurately, a custom label gives you precise color matches.
  • Perforation. Make it easier to feed and then separate your labels by getting custom labels with perforations.

Free Custom Dies, Too

Zebra Custom Dies for all your barcoding needs

Zebra Custom Dies for all your barcoding needs

Avalon Integration works with Zebra to offer our customers the same quality in supplies as in the hardware they engineer. With Zebra, we can choose from more 300 pre-tested materials—which leads to thousands of combinations. But we have the added value that there are no extra charges for custom dies. So, if you thought it was too expensive to get what you need, Zebra has the solution for that, too.

Ask yourself if “good enough” really IS good enough for your labels. Let Avalon Integration work with you, starting with a supplies assessment, to see where we can improve the processes with supplies that are better matched to your needs and equipment. You might even save money by consolidating your label inventory! Contact us to get started on getting what you really want.

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The ROI of a User-Friendly Scanner

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Barcode scanning can be a labor-intensive job. From finding the barcode to reaching it with the scanner and capturing the barcode, it’s a process that seems easy but can become more complicated than necessary if the scanner itself can’t handle the challenges. As part of our ongoing quest to optimize operational efficiency for our customers, Avalon Integration took a close look at the scanning potential of the new Zebra MC9300, an ultra-rugged mobile computer that reflects the company’s considerable knowledge of investment in what industries need from their barcode scanners.

Let’s start by looking at what a scanner’s optimal effectiveness does for productivity:

  1. Accelerate the pace of order fulfillment.
  2. Minimize fulfillment errors (from receiving through picking and shipping).
  3. Increase inventory accuracy.
  4. Expedite user training.
  5. Reduce repetitive strain injuries.
  6. Prevent downtime from a battery or device failure.

Solve any one of the issues and you increase the user’s productivity—work faster and more accurately. Solve ALL of them and you have a barcoding power tool! That’s what we’ve discovered with the Zebra MC9300 mobile computer. From a scanning perspective, it delivers on all counts.

Capture Every Barcode

The MC9300 from Zebra Can Capture Every Barcode

The MC9300 from Zebra Can Capture Every Barcode

The MC9300 is powered by Zebra’s industry-leading scanning technology. PRZM Intelligent Imaging, advanced sensors, and proprietary algorithms are designed to make data capture as easy as possible. Grab 1D, 2D, and direct part mark (DPM) barcodes—even those that are hard to read. If the barcode is smudged, scratched, dirty, damaged, poorly printed, or covered with frost or shrink-wrap, you can still point, click, and capture it.

Do It on the First Try

The mc9300 Is Here to Do It on the First Try Every-time

The MC9300 Is Here to Do It on the First Try Every-time

Barcode scanning shouldn’t make your workers feel like acrobats—twisting, reaching, climbing, and bending over backward to get to the barcode. Zebra’s omnidirectional scanner means you can scan from any angle. There’s no more wasted time spent trying to precisely align the laser with the barcode. Imagine if your workers had to spend three times as long to read a barcode. What does that do to your workforce productivity?

In addition to omnidirectional scanning ease, Zebra offers four different scan engine options with the MC9300. If your scanning requires short-range or long-distance data capture, the SE4850ER scan engine lets you read from as close as 3 inches to as far as 70 feet away—perfect for warehouses, distribution centers, transportation and logistics, and manufacturing plants. The SE4750DP is a good choice for any manufacturer that utilizes DPMs. If you’re only scanning 1D barcodes, equip your MC9300 with the new SE965 scan engine; however, if you might need both 1D and 2D without extended range, Zebra also offers the SE4750 standard range scan engine.

The MC9300 Scanner Is Here to Impress

The MC9300 Scanner is here to impress

The MC9300 Scanner is here to impress

No matter which scan engine you choose for the MC9300, your workers will be impressed with the lightning-fast speed. We also like the battery power that’s standard on Zebra’s new rugged industrial handheld. The high-capacity 7000 mAh PowerPrecision+ gives twice as long a charge as the previous MC9200 (which was still impressive). The battery charges faster and can be swapped without powering down the device. One of the features of the Mobility DNA app that comes with any of Zebra’s mobile computers is the PowerPrecision Console. One glance shows you the health and battery life so you don’t run out in the middle of a shift.

How’s your scanning efficiency handling all of your needs? If there’s room for improvement (and we suspect there is), contact us at Avalon Integration to see the ROI that the Zebra MC9300 can provide.

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