Label Printers & Media

Barcode and RFID Printing by Industry

Gateway provides barcode label printers and media that support identification, tracking, and operational efficiency across a range of industries. We offer a large selection of label printers and media, helping organizations produce accurate, legible labels wherever work happens, from mobile environments to fixed operations. 

Healthcare

Healthcare organizations of all types and sizes rely on barcode labeling to improve patient safety, security, and operational accuracy. Label printers are commonly used in labs, pharmacies, materials management areas, and at the patient’s bedside to ensure information is clearly printed, accessible, and secure.

Legible barcode labels support patient identification, medication workflows, asset tracking, and employee access control, helping reduce errors and improve overall care delivery. 

Common Healthcare Uses

  • Asset Management
  • Dietary
  • Information Labels
  • Inventory Management
  • Invoices & Receipts
  • Lab Sample Tracking
  • Medical Record Labeling
  • Person Identification & Access Control
  • Prescription Labeling
  • Prescription Writing
  • Radiology
  • Receiving & Shipping
  • Self Service


Applicable Printer Types

  • Barcode
  • Mobile
  • Wireless
  • Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
  • Card


Warehouse & Distribution

Warehouse and distribution operations depend on fast, accurate labeling to support receiving, put-away, picking, shipping, and returns. Label printers are trusted in these environments to generate labels on demand, whether mounted on carts, forklifts, or used wirelessly throughout the facility.

Wireless connectivity allows teams to label anywhere while storing and accessing multiple label formats to support evolving workflows.

Common Warehouse & Distribution Uses

  • Asset Management
  • Compliance Labeling
  • Cross Docking
  • Document & Records Management
  • Information Labels
  • Inventory Management
  • Invoices & Receipts
  • Order Labeling
  • Person Identification & Access Control
  • Receiving & Shipping
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Security

Applicable Printer Types

  • Wireless
  • Mobile
  • RFID Printing / Encoding
  • Barcode
  • Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
  • Laser

Transportation & Logistics

Transportation and logistics environments require durable, flexible labeling solutions that support goods in motion. Barcode and RFID label printers are used to manage shipping, receiving, cross-docking, and documentation as materials move through distribution points and transit hubs.

Mobile and wireless printers allow labeling to happen at the dock, in the yard, or during route operations, improving visibility and reducing manual handling errors.

 

Common Transportation & Logistics Uses

  • Asset Management
  • Compliance Labeling
  • Cross Docking
  • Document & Records Management
  • Information Labels
  • Invoices & Receipts
  • Order Labeling
  • Receiving & Shipping
  • Reverse Logistics
  • Security

Applicable Printer Types

  • Mobile
  • Wireless
  • RFID Printing / Encoding
  • Barcode
  • Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer

Vivarium Labs

Vivarium labs require accurate identification and tracking of assets, samples, and records. Barcode and RFID labeling supports controlled environments by improving visibility, consistency, and data accuracy during daily, weekly, or periodic processes.

Label printers are used to ensure information labels remain legible and standardized while supporting inventory and record management.

 

Common Vivarium Lab Uses

  • Asset Management
  • Information Labels
  • Inventory Management
  • Document & Records Management
  • Security

Applicable Printer Types

  • Barcode
  • RFID Printing / Encoding
  • Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
  • Wireless

 

Retail

Retail operations rely on barcode labeling to support inventory visibility, pricing, receipts, and secure access control. Printers are used across backrooms, point-of-sale areas, and self-service environments to keep product and transaction data accurate and up to date.

Mobile and kiosk printers allow labels to be generated where they are needed, supporting fast-paced retail workflows.

 

Common Retail Uses

  • Asset Management
  • Information Labels
  • Inventory Management
  • Invoices & Receipts
  • Order Labeling
  • Person Identification & Access Control
  • Receiving & Shipping
  • Self Service

Applicable Printer Types

  • Barcode
  • Kiosk
  • Mobile
  • Wireless
  • Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
  • Laser

 

Printer Technologies Available

Across all supported industries, Gateway offers label printers and media in the following formats:

  • Wireless
  • RFID Printing & Encoding
  • Mobile
  • Kiosk
  • Card
  • Barcode
  • Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
  • Laser

Services

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