Handheld unveils unique wearable SP500X ScanPrinter for logistics efficiency

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[Lidköping, Sweden, August 18, 2021] Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today introduced the SP500X ScanPrinter, a wearable device that brings revolutionary technology and efficiency to logistics operations. With this device, Handheld is also launching a new segment to its lineup of rugged computers: rugged wearables.

The SP500X ScanPrinter is a unique, wearable scan-and-print solution that integrates 2D imaging, inkjet printing and wireless communication in one device. It’s designed to create a revolution in high-volume logistic operations that use manual scanning and labeling to sort packages. With Wi-Fi and BT, as well as an integrated printer developed in partnership with HP, the SP500X is truly mobile. You can quickly scan and print directly on packages anywhere in your facility, all while keeping both hands free.

“It helps to see the process, to understand just how ground-breaking the SP500X ScanPrinter is,” says Jerker Hellstrom, Handheld founder and Chairman of the Board. “There’s no other device like it in the world. You put on the device, grab a package and scan it. The scanner sends the data to your back-end system, which sends back information for printing. And nearly immediately, you print an address, a code or other information directly on the package. Your hands are free. You can move anywhere you need to work. You’re not anchored to a printer.”

Introducing the wearable SP500X ScanPrinter

The SP500X ScanPrinter is a unique wearable scan-and-print solution that integrates 2D imaging, inkjet printing and wireless communication in one device.

The SP500X is an easy-to-use and high-performance printing solution that prints directly on packages or other surfaces – eliminating the cost, hassle and mislabeling errors of printed labels.

Simply aim the wearable SP500X ScanPrinter at a 1D/2D barcode, postal code or OCR code to capture the data.

The lightweight, hand-mounted SP500X can complete more than 1,250 scans and prints per hour, scanning and printing in just two seconds

Wi-Fi compatibility integrates the SP500X ScanPrinter seamlessly into existing IT environments, communicating directly with your back-end system.

The SP500X prints directly onto packaging for ultimate efficiency, costing less and producing less waste than thermal label printing.

Integrated Wi-Fi sends the data to your warehouse management system and instantly receives data back. Then you immediately swipe the SP500X across the package, printing directly on the package.

The SP500X, using patented technology from HP, is ideal for warehousing, package sorting, delivery, and logistics.

The SP500X, using patented technology from HP, is ideal for warehousing, package sorting, delivery and logistics.

With its integrated printer and Wi-Fi, the SP500X is truly mobile— workers can quickly scan and print directly on packages anywhere in the facility, all while keeping both hands free.

The SP500X features a front-lit LCD screen customizable to show information users need.

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New segment: Handheld rugged wearables

With the SP500X, Handheld is adding a new segment of rugged wearables to its portfolio of rugged mobile computers. More wearable devices will be added soon.

SP500X ScanPrinter key user benefits:

Improved package-handling efficiency
Improved scanning and sorting accuracy
Flexibility and agility, frees workers to execute scanning tasks on the go
Productivity and safety, gives workers uninterrupted freedom to use both hands
Dependability of patented technology from HP
Versatility to print on plain paper, kraft paper, packing tape, coated labels, polypropylene, polyester or polyethylene plastic.

About Handheld

Handheld Group is a manufacturer and global supplier of rugged mobile computers, including handhelds and tablets. Handheld and its partners worldwide deliver complete mobility solutions to businesses in industries such as geomatics, logistics, forestry, public transportation, utilities, construction, maintenance, mining, military and security. Handheld Group, headquartered in Sweden, has subsidiaries in Finland, the U.K., the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Australia and the USA. Learn more at http://www.handheldgroup.com

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Contact Handheld for a full demonstration of the features and capabilities of the SP500X ScanPrinter.

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SP500X ScanPrinter product info
Wearables and SP500X video presentation
SP500X media archive
Handheld’s product lineup

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Media contacts:

Sofia Löfblad, Marketing Director, Handheld Group, Sweden: +46 510 54 71 70
Amy Urban, Director of Marketing, Handheld US, 541-752-0319