BIXOLON Healthcare Printing Solutions

Enhancing Patient Care and Operational Efficiency Through Advanced Printing Technology

Introduction to Healthcare Technology Trends

The healthcare sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by increased collaboration aimed at improving standards, reducing risks, and decreasing spending, all while fostering a more patient-centric approach. Historically slow to adopt change, healthcare is now experiencing substantial advancements powered by technologies such as Cloud, AR/VR, AI, Blockchain, and IoT. The Internet of Things and wearable technology continue to evolve, with blockchain pilots emerging for secure healthcare data management. Telemedicine is simplifying patient assessment and accessibility, while virtual and augmented reality solutions facilitate greater information and skills sharing globally. The integration of technology in healthcare is accelerating, leading to more accurate patient records, improved diagnoses, and enhanced treatments through telemedicine. This evolution is reshaping healthcare delivery beyond traditional facilities, though concerns about personal information security and cybersecurity remain paramount for healthcare organizations. Consequently, significant investments are being made to strengthen networks and acquire future-proof devices.

BIXOLON is a leading provider in the healthcare printing market, offering products and solutions that integrate diverse technologies to meet the dynamic trends of the industry.

Applications of BIXOLON Printers in Healthcare

Admissions

The patient journey begins at admissions. BIXOLON's wristband-capable printers and colored wristbands provide accurate patient identification solutions, crucial for patient safety. Correctly printed wristbands ensure the right patient receives the right medicine and procedure. These solutions extend to pharmacy and laboratory services, offering accurate end-to-end healthcare tracking. BIXOLON's mobile and fixed printers support barcode and RFID identification needs, adaptable for carrying, mounting, or cart-based deployment.

Patient Identification: Reduces human error by barcoding patient data, confirming identity, dietary, or drug requirements. B-band™ wristbands cater to both in-patient and outpatient needs. Accurate identification is vital to prevent endangering public safety, avoid liability claims, and prevent insurance rate increases.
Document & Records Management: Assists in fulfilling data protection regulations, organizing and tracking files, managing inventory and retention schedules, and enabling quick retrieval of critical information, thereby increasing employee productivity.
Point of Sales: Offers highly reliable printers and accessories, printable discount coupons with receipts, compatibility with major operating systems, and cloud printing support to expand sales.
Customer Self Service: Reduces cashier labor costs, allows customer service representatives to specialize, and provides an easy-to-use, accessible service for customers at any time.

Point of Care

Technology is extending healthcare provision into the community, including local practitioners, nursing homes, and patients' homes. BIXOLON's healthcare printers, with secure wired or wireless connectivity, manage data across various internal and external environments. Compact label printers are ideal for nurses' stations to print care notes and records, while mobile printers support bedside labeling and prescription issuance.

Patient Identification: Similar to admissions, barcoding reduces errors in patient identification at the point of care, confirming critical data.
Medication Administration: Ensures correct identification of prescriptive medicines, reducing illnesses and deaths related to non-compliance or allergies. Barcode medication administration improves patient safety and minimizes errors.
Mobile Specimen Collection: Enables correct labeling of patient samples, streamlining and increasing testing processes. Point-of-care labeling prevents errors and reduces costs associated with identification mistakes.

Pharmacy & Lab

BIXOLON printers support the labeling and encoding of pharmaceuticals via barcode or UHF RFID, with options for 300dpi for enhanced accuracy and industry-standard symbologies. For laboratory labeling, BIXOLON offers thermal transfer solutions with high-definition 600dpi and small label recognition capabilities.

Pharmacy Management: Prints instrument numbers or warning messages on small, high-resolution labels for precise item identification, ensuring durable, high-quality barcodes for streamlined management.
Asset Management: Increases asset visibility by centralizing serial numbers and parts numbers. Printers are highly compatible with market-leading programming languages, offering cost-effective solutions for label creation and management, with simplified setup and installation.
Mobile Specimen Collection: Facilitates correct labeling of patient samples, streamlining testing processes and preventing identification errors at the point of care.
Document & Records Management: Supports data protection regulations, efficient file organization and tracking, inventory and retention schedule management, and quick retrieval of critical information.

Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing

The global demand for COVID-19 testing has led to the widespread implementation of drive-through testing centers. BIXOLON's linerless and mobile specimen labeling solutions expedite the testing process while reducing operational costs. These printers empower front-line workers with efficient testing capabilities.

Linerless Specimen Labelling: Eliminates the need to peel liners when wearing gloves, reduces media roll changes, and prevents floor contamination from liners, saving operational costs.
Mobile Specimen Labelling: Allows for correct specimen labeling at the point of collection, saving time and streamlining processes to facilitate more tests, while preventing errors from handwritten labels.

Key BIXOLON Healthcare Products

BIXOLON offers a comprehensive range of printers designed for various healthcare applications:

Industrial Label Printers

XT Series (e.g., XT5-40, XT2-40): 4-inch industrial label printers supporting Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer. Feature high print resolutions (up to 600 dpi) and speeds (up to 14 ips). Options include auto-cutters, peelers, and rewinders. The XT5-40 offers a 3.5-inch or optional 4.3-inch touch LCD.
XL5-40: A 4-inch linerless desktop label printer offering fast, linerless printing (up to 6 ips) with anti-jamming and anti-curling features for extreme reliability.
XQ-840: A 4-inch desktop label printer featuring an embedded 8-inch Android tablet, water and dust resistance, and inclusive on-board software.
XD Series (e.g., XD5-40, XD3-40): 4-inch desktop label printers available in mid-tier (XD5) and entry-level (XD3) models. Offer Direct Thermal and Thermal Transfer printing at speeds up to 7 ips. Feature compact clamshell designs with intuitive controls and optional LCDs.
XD5-40tR / SLP-TX400: 4-inch RFID desktop label printers with UHF RFID print and encode capabilities, supporting extremely close-spaced RFID inlays and auto-calibration.
SLP-TX420 / SLP-TX400 / SLP-DX420: 4-inch desktop label printers with Direct Thermal (DX) and Thermal Transfer (TX) options. Print speeds up to 7 ips, with 203 or 300 dpi resolution. Field-installable peelers and auto-cutters are available.
SLP-TX220 / SLP-DX220: 2-inch desktop label printers with Direct Thermal (DX) and Thermal Transfer (TX) options. Print speeds up to 6 ips, with 203 or 300 dpi resolution. Field-installable peelers and auto-cutters are available.

Mobile Printers

XM7-40 / SPP-L410: 4-inch mobile label printers supporting liner and linerless printing. Offer speeds up to 5 ips (XM7-40) or 4 ips (SPP-L410), rugged designs (1.8m/6ft drop rate, IP54), and high battery capacity for all-day use. The XM7-40 features an easy-to-set-up color LCD and embedded peeler.
SPP-L3000 / SPP-L310: 3-inch mobile label printers supporting label and linerless printing. Rugged (2.1m/7ft drop rate, IP54) with mono LCD (SPP-L3000) and embedded peeler.
XM7-20: 2-inch mobile label printer supporting liner and linerless printing. Rugged (2.1m/7ft drop rate, IP54) with a color LCD and embedded peeler.
SPP-R200III / SPP-R210: 2-inch mobile receipt printers supporting receipt and linerless label printing. Compact, lightweight, and rugged (2.1m/7ft drop rate). Optional magstripe reader available for SPP-R200III.

POS Printers

SRP-380 / SRP-350plusIII / SRP-350III / SRP-330II: 3-inch POS printers ranging from premium to entry-level. Feature fast printing (up to 350 mm/sec for SRP-380), high reliability (250km TPH, 3 million cuts for SRP-380), and various connectivity options.
SRP-F310II: Premium 3-inch POS printer with front-exit receipt printing, fast speeds (up to 350 mm/sec), IP12 water and dust proofing, and a built-in power supply.
SRP-Q300 Series: 3-inch POS printers with a compact cube design, compatible with major operating systems, and IP21 rated. Includes models with built-in battery (SRP-Q300B) and mPOS hub (SRP-Q300H).
SRP-Q200: 2-inch POS printer with an ultra-compact cube design, supporting horizontal or vertical printing at speeds up to 250 mm/sec.

Panel / Kiosk Printers

SPP-100II: 2-inch panel printer ideal for kiosks requiring compact, embedded solutions.
BK3 Series (BK3-31, BK3-21): 3-inch and 2-inch kiosk printers with compact, lightweight designs suitable for constricted spaces and long-term reliable operations in various temperatures.

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