Flourish Software's

Mid to Large Cannabis Operator

Equipment Guide

Mid to Large Cannabis Operator Equipment Guide

You’ve moved beyond the startup stage and need systems that can keep up. Powerful seed-to-sale software like Flourish is essential, but efficient hardware is just as critical.

We’ve created a guide for mid- to large-sized cannabis operators looking to upgrade their equipment for better efficiency, speed, and scalability.

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Dedicated Print Stations

Split up your printing by function, not just by volume. This setup reduces label/ribbon swapping and speeds up your workflow.

Print Station Setup

Function	Printer Type	Model	Why It Works
Shipping / Compliance	Direct Thermal	ZD421 DT - 203 DPI (ZD4A042-D01M00EZ)	Fast, simple, no ribbon needed
Product Labels	Thermal Transfer	ZT411 TT (300 DPI)	High-quality prints on synthetic labels
Plant Tags	Thermal Transfer	ZT411 TT (203 DPI)	Built for tough tags like Zebra 69531

One printer per use case = faster work, fewer mistakes, no ribbon/media swapping.

Printers

1× ZD421 DT – For short-term paper labels (shipping, compliance, METRC)
1× ZT411 TT (300 DPI) – For product labels on bottles, jars, tubes
1× ZT411 TT (203 DPI) – For outdoor-use plant tags (Zebra 69531)

Labels & Tags

Media Type	Used For	Printer	Notes
DT Paper Labels	Shipping/Box labels	ZD421 DT	Direct thermal, no ribbon
Poly Labels	Product packaging	ZT411 TT (300 DPI)	Waterproof, oil-resistant
Zebra 69531 Tags	Plant tracking	ZT411 TT (203 DPI)	Long-lasting, outdoor durable

Ribbons (Thermal Transfer Only)

Ribbon Type	Use	Model	Printer
2300 Wax	Paper Labels (ZT411 only)	02300BK110D	ZT411
5095 Resin	Poly Labels + Tags	05095BK110D	ZT411

Wax = low-cost, good for boxes
Resin = tough, weather- and chemical-resistant

DT vs TT – When to Use Which

Need	Use DT?	Use TT?	Why
Same-day shipping label	✅	❌	No ribbon, label won’t need to last long
Retail barcode or shelf tag	✅	❌	Fast, cheap, easy to replace
Outdoor plant tag	❌	✅	Must survive sun, water, wear
Branded product packaging	❌	✅	Needs durability and premium appearance

Quick Setup Notes for Operators

Direct Thermal (DT) = No ribbon, low maintenance, short life
Thermal Transfer (TT) = Uses ribbon, high durability, better for branding
Zebra 69531 Tags = Must be printed on a TT printer using Resin ribbon
Ribbons matter – use Wax for paper, Resin for synthetic & tags
Don’t overload one printer – splitting jobs saves time

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