Start With What You Have

Part Manager Pro runs in a browser. If you have a laptop and an internet connection, you can start today — no software to install, no desktop client to maintain, no proprietary hardware to buy first.

Most teams start with a phone and a printer, then add dedicated tools as the operation grows. Here's what PMP supports at every stage.

Barcode Scanners & Handheld Devices

PMP's warehouse interface is built scanner-first. Every picking session, inventory lookup, and bin assignment can be driven entirely by scanning — no typing required.

Zebra Enterprise Mobile Computers (TC52, TC57, EC50, TC21, TC26, MC33, MC93) are the gold standard. PMP detects these devices automatically and switches to a scanner-optimized interface: large text, zero scroll, auto-submit on scan. These devices use keyboard-wedge input — the scanner sends characters directly into the browser's text field. No app install, no Bluetooth pairing headaches.

Phones & Camera Scanning

iPhones and iPads: PMP detects these and switches to camera-first mode. Tap the scan button, point at a QR code, and the app reads it instantly. Great for smaller operations or teams not ready for dedicated scanners.

Any Android phone: Works in handheld mode with camera scanning. If your team already has phones, they can start scanning today.

Desktop mode: No scanner at all? PMP works on any laptop or desktop browser. Type SKUs and location codes manually. You won't be as fast, but nothing is locked behind hardware you don't own.

Label Printers

PMP generates labels as standard PDF files. Any printer that can print a PDF will work — but thermal label printers are what most operations use.

What PMP prints: SKU labels (2"x1" with QR code), location labels (2"x1"), bin labels (2"x1"), and packing slips (4"x6" with order details and scan verification QR code).

Recommended: Thermal label printers from Zebra, Dymo, Brother, or ROLLO all work. PMP doesn't use ZPL, ESC/POS, or any vendor-specific print language — it generates universal PDFs. A 4x6 thermal printer at the packing station and a 2x1 thermal printer at the desk covers most operations. A regular office printer works too — you'll just use more ink and cut labels by hand.

Batch Printing

Need to label 200 bins? PMP generates a single multi-page PDF with up to 500 labels. Print the batch, peel and stick. No label-by-label clicking.

Cameras & Photos

PMP supports up to 24 photos per item (matching eBay's limit). Capture on any device with a camera, import from eBay if you already have listing photos, or drag and drop from your desktop.

PMP accepts JPEG, PNG, and HEIF uploads and converts everything to WebP for storage — smaller files, faster load times across all channels. Photo upload requires Chrome. Photos are stored securely in AWS S3 with multiple resolution variants generated automatically.

Supported Browsers

PMP is a web app — the browser is your client. Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Edge are all fully supported on desktop and mobile. The handheld interface adapts automatically based on your device.

Note: Photo uploads require Chrome. All other features work in any supported browser.

What You Don't Need

PMP is deliberately vendor-neutral. No desktop software to install — everything runs in the browser. No proprietary scanner SDK — keyboard-wedge and camera scanning work natively. No print server — PDFs go straight from browser to printer. No dedicated server room — PMP runs on AWS with automatic scaling. No IT department — if you can open a web browser, you can use PMP.

Recommended Setup by Operation Size

Solo Operator (1–2 people)

A phone (iPhone or Android) for scanning and photos. A 4x6 thermal printer for packing slips. A laptop for admin work.

Mid-Size Shop (3–10 people)

Zebra TC21 or TC52 handhelds for warehouse pickers. A 4x6 thermal printer at each packing station. A 2x1 thermal printer for labeling bins and items. Desktop workstations for order management.

Large Operation (10+ people)

Zebra TC52 or MC93 handhelds for every picker. Multiple packing stations with 4x6 printers. 2x1 label printers throughout the warehouse. Dedicated workstations for admin and reporting. Multiple concurrent picking sessions.

Ready to Get Started?

Already have hardware? Great — PMP works with it. Starting from scratch? A phone and a thermal printer get you running. Scale up when you're ready.

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