Printers, labels & scanners
field-tested for AgTag
AgTag works with hardware you probably already own, plus these vetted picks for full production lines. Every printer here produces accurate, scannable PTI labels at packing-line speed. Every scanner here works plug-and-play with the AgTag app.
Label Printers
Grouped by scale so you can match your printer to your production volume. Pick your tier, not just a brand.
Entry tier — plug-and-play, under $200
Best for new operations, small farms printing < 1,000 labels/day, or offices needing occasional labels. USB only, no network setup required.
Rollo Label Printer
An affordable plug-and-play entry point for operations getting started with PTI labeling. Prints via PDF from AgTagUSA's label output screen. No ZPL direct-print, but simple USB setup makes it easy to deploy on day one.
- Print widthUp to 4.1"
- Resolution203 dpi
- SpeedUp to 5 ips
- InterfaceUSB
- LanguagePDF via browser print
Mid-volume tier — network-ready, 5,000–10,000 labels/day
Ethernet-ready printers with ZPL direct-print support. AgTag pushes labels over the network with no driver required. Perfect for the typical packing line.
Zebra ZT231
A compact industrial model that bridges desktop and full industrial. Great for mid-volume lines or running two dedicated printers — one for case labels, one for pallet placards.
- Print widthUp to 4.09"
- Resolution203 or 300 dpi
- SpeedUp to 10 ips
- InterfaceUSB, Ethernet, BT (opt.)
- LanguageZPL II, EPL2
High-volume tier — 10,000+ cases/day, cold-chain-ready
Built for continuous production in cold, wet-pack environments. Faster speeds, tougher housings, longer duty cycles.
Zebra ZT411
Top choice for high-volume packing lines. Native ZPL II lets AgTag push labels directly over your network — no print driver required. Built for continuous production in cold, wet-pack environments.
- Print widthUp to 4.09"
- Resolution203 or 300 dpi
- SpeedUp to 14 ips
- InterfaceUSB, Ethernet, Serial, BT
- LanguageZPL II, EPL2
Printer setup tips
- For Zebra printers, use ZPL direct print — enter your printer's IP address under Settings → Printers in the AgTag app and labels send instantly over your network with no driver needed.
- For Rollo and PDF printing, set page margins to None and paper size to match your label stock before printing from the browser.
- 300 dpi is recommended for pallet labels with dense GS1-128 barcodes. 203 dpi is acceptable for standard 2×4 case labels.
- The 4×5 piggyback label requires a printer that supports perforated or die-cut media. Confirm the gap sensor type (transmissive vs. black mark) in printer settings matches your label stock.
Section 02
Label Formats
Three formats cover PTI case traceability, pallet identification, and the piggyback combo label that combines both into a single print with load-sheet record tabs.
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Label Formats
Three formats cover PTI case traceability, pallet identification, and the piggyback combo label that combines both into a single print with load-sheet record tabs.
+4″ × 2" Case Label
The standard PTI case label applied to every outbound case. Contains the GS1-128 barcode encoding GTIN (01), Harvest Date (13), Pack Date (11), and Lot Number (10), plus a 2D barcode and human-readable grower and commodity information.
- Size4″ × 2"
- StockDirect thermal
- BarcodesGS1-128 + 2D (QR or DataMatrix)
- PrintersZT411, ZT231, ZD421d, Rollo
4″ × 6″ Pallet Label
The full pallet identification label applied to each pallet face at the time of packing. Contains all PTI pallet data: SSCC barcode (00), lot aggregation, commodity, grower, pack date, and a 2D barcode. The larger format ensures readability at dock distance.
- Size4″ × 6″
- StockDirect thermal
- BarcodesGS1-128 SSCC (00) + 2D
- PrintersZT411, ZT231, ZD421d, Rollo
4″ × 5″ Piggyback Label
A combo label that handles pallet ID and paper recordkeeping in one print. The top 4×5 portion is the full pallet identification label — grower, commodity, Lot barcode, SSCC, pack date, 2D barcode. Below the perforation are four 2×1 tear-off tabs, each containing the Lot barcode and key details. Tabs tear off and attach to a load sheet or BOL — no handwriting lot numbers.
- Total size4″ × 5″ (label + tabs)
- Top sectionPallet ID — Lot, SSCC, Pack Date, QR
- Tabs (×4)2″×1″ each, Lot barcode + details
- Item #MD13-1052
- StockPerforated die-cut thermal, 4 tabs
- PrintersZT411, ZT231, ZD421d, Rollo
Label media tips
- The 4×5 piggyback requires perforated die-cut stock specifically designed for piggyback labels. Verify the gap sensor type (transmissive vs. black mark) matches your printer's media settings before a production run.
- Always print a test label and scan every barcode before starting a production shift — confirm all GS1 Application Identifiers (01, 10, 11, 13, 00) parse correctly on your handheld scanner.
Section 03
Barcode Scanners
AgTag works with dedicated scanners, any 2D USB scanner you already own, or even your phone camera. Click into any search, lot, or SSCC field and scan — the value populates automatically.
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Barcode Scanners
AgTag works with dedicated scanners, any 2D USB scanner you already own, or even your phone camera. Click into any search, lot, or SSCC field and scan — the value populates automatically.
+Tera D5100
An excellent-value 2D imager that reads every barcode used in PTI labeling — GS1-128, ITF-14, QR, DataMatrix. The 2.4GHz wireless dongle gives freedom of movement across the line without Bluetooth pairing hassle.
- Type2D area imager (1D + 2D)
- Interface2.4 GHz USB dongle
- RangeUp to 50 m wireless
- ReadsGS1-128, ITF-14, QR, DataMatrix
- BatteryUp to 8 hrs continuous
Any 2D USB Scanner
AgTag works with any 2D barcode scanner that connects via USB as a keyboard wedge (HID). If you already have scanners on the floor, plug them in and start scanning — no drivers or configuration needed.
- TypeMust be 2D (not 1D laser only)
- InterfaceUSB HID (keyboard wedge)
- ReadsMust support GS1-128 / Code 128
- SetupConfigure Enter/CR suffix for auto-submit
- BrandsZebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, Socket
Cell Phone or Tablet
AgTag is fully mobile-responsive. Use your phone or tablet's camera to scan barcodes directly in the app — no dedicated scanner hardware required. Great for receiving, spot-checking, or operations just getting started.
- PlatformiOS Safari, Android Chrome
- MethodBuilt-in camera, browser API
- ReadsGS1-128, QR, DataMatrix, Code 128
- HardwareNo additional equipment needed
- Best forReceiving, spot-checks, low-volume
Scanner tips
- AgTag accepts keyboard-wedge input from any USB HID scanner — click into any search, lot, or SSCC field and scan. The value populates instantly.
- Your scanner must support GS1-128 / Code 128 to read PTI case labels. Most modern 2D imagers include this by default — verify before purchasing a 1D-only scanner.