Shipping System Hardware
Varsity's software is designed to work with shipping equipment
that is common to many automated shipping environments.
For shippers that need to purchase new or additional equipment,
Varsity can supply the optimal hardware solution to meet the
needs of low, medium,
or high volume shippers.
Included in Varsity's recommended hardware configurations
are shipping workstations, scales, scanners, bar code printers,
and printer supplies from the leaders in shipping equipment.
Zebra Printers. Considered one of the leading global
providers of innovative and reliable thermal bar code label
printers, Zebra printers are used by more than 90% of Fortune
500 companies.
Avery Weigh-Tronix Scales. For nearly thirty years
Avery Weight-Tronix has been recognized as a leader in weighing
technology. Select from a wide-range of electronic scales,
including those that accommodate oversize parcels or containers.
Compsee QuickLink Keyboard Wedge. Compsee's 4th generation
keyboard wedge combines user program flexibility, the ability
to interchange between terminals and a low-profile, lightweight
design.
Cipher or PSC Scanners. Automate package "get
weight" with handheld scanners from the leaders in scanning
technology. Industrial and light shipping models available.
Zebra Labels and Ribbon. Stock-up now on your Zebra
supplies and take advantage of Varsity's special volume discount.
Hardware purchased from Varsity arrives pre-configured for
Varsity's software so that you can plug it in and begin shipping
right away. Technical support is simplified as well, all hardware
or software questions are answered with one call to Varsity's
technical support team.
Recommended Hardware Configurations
Varsity supports a variety of hardware configurations to provide
cost effective processing at the shipping station. Suggested
configurations for low, medium,
or high volume shippers
or shippers using SpeedWeigh are
detailed below.
High Volume Shipping Station Configuration
Suitable for customers shipping 1,000 packages or more
per day from each shipping station.
| Shipping Station |
PC or Dumb Terminal |
| Thermal Label Printer |
Zebra 105SL |
| Barcode Scanner |
PSC Barcode Scanner |
| Scale |
Weightronix 7880 Scale |
| Keyboard Wedge |
Compsee Quicklink 501 Keyboard Wedge |
Medium Volume Shipping Station Configuration
Suitable for customers shipping between 300 and 1,000 packages
per day, per shipping station.
| Shipping Station |
PC or Dumb Terminal |
| Thermal Label Printer |
Zebra Z4M |
| Barcode Scanner |
ScanTec Cipher 1100 |
| Scale |
Weightronix 7880 Scale |
| Keyboard Wedge |
Compsee Quicklink 501 Keyboard Wedge |
Low Volume Shipping Station Configuration
Suitable for customers shipping fewer than 300 packages
per day, per shipping station.
| Shipping Station |
PC or Dumb Terminal |
| Thermal Label Printer |
Zebra LP2844-Z |
| Barcode Scanner |
ScanTec Cipher 1100 |
| Scale |
Weightronix 7885 |
| Keyboard Wedge |
Compsee Quicklink 501 Keyboard Wedge |
Shipping Station Configuration
with SpeedWeigh
Suitable for all customers. Printer selection should be
similar to High, Medium, and Low Volume Shipping Configurations
based on your shipping volumes.
| Shipping Station |
PC or Dumb Terminal |
| Thermal Label Printer |
Zebra 105SL, Z4M Plus, or 2844-Z printers |
| Scale |
Weightronix 7880 or 7885 scales |
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