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Sharpmark customers can now track their package from Sharpmark’s website!

By admin | Published: August 13, 2010

Sharpmark’s new website was launched in March. Since the launch, Sharpmark have been working hard to find out what you, the customer thinks of the new site. As a result of customer feedback, there have been a number of improvements made to the new website including an improved product menu.

Something Sharpmark have been keen to integrate with their new site is a package tracking facility. Customers have always been provided with the ability to track their goods, but now customers will be able to track their package from Sharpmark’s homepage. The tracking facility will provide customers with details of where their package is in the delivery process and POD information if the package has been delivered successfully.

Keep an eye out for further adjustments to Sharpmark’s homepage!

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Sharpmark Software is compatible with Excel

By admin | Published: July 9, 2010

Over the last couple of months Sharpmark have been speaking to customers to find out what they think of the Sharpmark Labelling Solution. Something that has been highlighted is the use of Excel with Sharpmark’s Software.

Since the inception of Sharpmark’s Software it has always been possible to copy from an Excel spreadsheet and paste into the Sharpmark Software.

From Excel to Sharpmark

Start by creating your job within the Sharpmark Software. When you are ready to enter your label detail, copy the information from your Excel spreadsheet. Now go back to the Sharpmark Software and press the ‘Paste’ button at the top of the ‘Layout Editor’.

All that’s left to do is adjust your font and print…..simple.

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Sharpmark’s Solution….taking the headache out of labelling!

By admin | Published: July 2, 2010

Sharpmark have been servicing the Data and Telecoms industry for over 15 years. During this time Sharpmark have learnt the importance of offering a labelling solution that is not only user friendly but also offers installers a quick solution to their labelling problems.

Sharpmark know only too well that labelling is often the last piece of the installation jigsaw- and that last piece is often the one that causes the biggest headache!

Sharpmark understands that finding the right label for a job can be a real problem. Engineers often spend hours on site with a hand held labelling printer punching in port ID’s over and over again, and let’s be honest, the finished job never looks that great, certainly not worth the time and money spent to achieve it!

That’s why Sharpmark have developed their solution. It consists of:

1.  Sharpmark’s Compatibility Chart.

2.  Sharpmark labels -

3. User friendly software- Sharpmark Labelling Software.

Used together the above solutions can provide installers with a fast and accurate labelling solution. First, simply search our Compatibility Chart for the manufacturer’s part you are using and you will find the compatible Sharpmark label part with ease- Labels are available to purchase online and are delivered on a next day courier service.

Next, download our Sharpmark Labelling software. Select the Sharpmark part you are using, or the manufacturers panel you are looking to label. Simply enter your sequence start and finishing point and print using a standard office laser printer- Labelling headache cured.

Alternatively you can send your headache to Sharpmark. Sharpmark offer a pre-printing service. Send you labelling requirements to sales@sharpmark.com and they’ll print your labels for you and send direct to site, often on a next day delivery, ready for installation!

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Sharpmark Introduce a Thermal Solution!

By admin | Published: June 25, 2010

For the past three years Sharpmark Solutions have been the main supplier of labels to the BT21CN project. Prior to being approved as an official supplier, all labels for the project had to meet BT’s strict quality requirements to ensure they were suitable for the installation environment. Due to the variety of equipment being labelled and the unique label sizes required, Sharpmark had to commission the manufacture of 8 new labels.

Two of the labels commissioned for manufacture were thermal wrap around labels. Having recently carried out market research and identified that a number of customers would be very interested in a pre-printed thermal wrap around solution, Sharpmark have commissioned the manufacture of an additional wrap around label to provide customers with a better choice of label size.

As we all know times are hard and Sharpmark, like all businesses, are looking to save customers money wherever possible. With this in mind, Sharpmark’s Thermal Range will be priced competitively to provide customers with excellent value for money and sold with the knowledge that Sharpmark’s Thermal labels have been tested and meet the very highest quality standards (BT21CN Project).

Launching officially on the 1st of July, please keep your eyes open for Sharpmark’s special introductory offer.

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How Sharpmak Solutions can save you time when it comes to labelling

By admin | Published: June 7, 2010

Finding the most efficient labelling solution for a project can be difficult. If not executed properly it can become an expensive and time consuming task.

Sharpmark have created their labelling range to address these issues. Working with numerous manufacturers, including ADC Krone, Brand-Rex and Excel, Sharpmark have developed labelling solutions for hundreds of panels and modules, consisting of adhesive and non-adhesive labels.

To help find the right label for a specific job, Sharpmark have developed a Compatibility Chart (www.sharpmark.com/product_compatability.php) where customers can search by manufacturer. Each manufacturer has a list of products alongside the compatible Sharpmark label part. If a specific part is not listed, Sharpmark liaise with the manufacturer to find a suitable solution- updating their Compatibility Chart accordingly!

To reduce the time it takes to produce labels, Sharpmark have developed their Software which is pre-loaded with templates for all parts listed within the Compatibility Chart. All that’s left for the customer to do is select the part they are using and enter their label information ready for printing.

Another cost saving measure Sharpmark have employed is to develop their labels on A4 sheets, printed using a standard office laser printer. This removes the expense of purchasing a printer for the sole purpose of printing labels.

Sharpmark’s Solution in Brief:

  1. Go to the Sharpmark Compatibility chart and search for your product and the compatible Sharpmark part (All products are available to purchase online and are despatched on a next day delivery service).
  2. Download Sharpmark’s Labelling Software from their website (currently on offer free of charge.  RRP £75.00).
  3. Enter your sequence and print in the office ready for application when you arrive on site!

Important: All Sharpmark label sheets are pre-cut for ease of application.

Recent additions to our product range include labelling solution for the Brand-Rex V12 Angled Patch Panel, Uniprise 24 Port Cat 6 Angled Patch Panel (UNP610-ANG-24P) and the Quantum 2u 48 port cat5 Patch Panel (QTM-6207526).

Keep an eye out for news on Sharpmark’s new tie-on range of labels!

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Sharpmark Software improves for Windows 7!

By admin | Published: May 31, 2010

Here at Sharpmark we know only too well the importance of having a labelling tool that works when you need it to. That’s why we are constantly updating, not only our product range, but also our Sharpmark Software.

As we all know, nothing remains the same for any length of time, especially when it comes to technology, which is why we have some important news about our Sharpmark Software.

A New and Improved Solution

In response to Microsoft’s recent release of Windows 7 we have developed a new software installer to be used when downloading the Sharpmark Software from our website. The new installer has also resulted in a new version of our software being developed which is compatible with all versions of Microsoft Windows, ranging from Windows 95 and Windows 98 through to Vista and Windows 7.

The software download process is now faster, with a single file being downloaded which executes the full installation in seconds.  For customers who already have a copy of the Sharpmark Software, the new installer will remove the old version as part of the download process before installing the new version keeping everything nice and tidy.

If you have any questions about our Sharpmark Software please email sales@sharpmark.com or call us on 08451 300016.

In our next post we’ll tell you about our new labelling templates which include solutions for Brand-Rex, Uniprise and Quantum panels!

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