TABLE 2
FROM:
Terminology and labeling of cellular products–2: Implementation plan
P Ashford, P Distler, A Gee, A Lankester, S Larsson, I Feller, K Loper, D Pamphilon, L Poston, F Rabe, I Slaper-Cortenbach, Z Szczepiorkowski and P Warkentin
BACK TO ARTICLETable 2. Sample components and approximate costs
| Item | Use | Approximate cost (range US $) |
|---|---|---|
| Bar code scanner (linear) | Reading code 128 labels | $200–600 |
| Bar code scanner (imaging) | Reading code 128 and 2-D labels | $600–1000 |
| Pre-printed labels | Bar-code labelling | Variable depending on volume and other factors. Labels can be customer-designed to meet specific requirements or may be purchased from a catalog inventory |
| Blank label stock | Use with on-demand printers | Price is dependent on volume and other factors. Contact providers of on-demand systems or manufacturers of stock blanks |
| Label printer (thermal transfer) | Low volume (100s/day), desktop printer | $400–900 |
| Moderate volume (1000s/day) | $1500–2700 | |
| Large volume (many thousand per day) | $3000–6000 | |
| Stand alone PC label creation software | On demand from PC | $500–5000 |
| Labeling software to be interfaced to existing laboratory software | On demand label generation from host | $500–15 000 |
