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# Hardware Integrations

Connect supported printers, scanners, and signature devices to Monolith for labeling, audits, and Chain of Custody workflows.

Monolith supports several hardware integrations that can help connect digital case and evidence records with the physical work happening in your lab.

Use the **Hardware Integrations** documentation to set up supported label printers, barcode and QR code scanners, and signature devices used throughout Monolith workflows.

### DYMO Label Printers

Monolith can work with supported **DYMO Label Printers** to print labels for Evidence Items, Storage Items, and other supported records.

Labels can include Monolith data such as identifying information, text, QR codes, and barcodes.

A common workflow is:

```
Create or update an item
    ↓
Generate a Monolith label
    ↓
Print with DYMO
    ↓
Attach the label to the physical item
    ↓
Scan the item later when needed
```

See [**DYMO Label Printers**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations/dymo-label-printers.md) for installation and troubleshooting guidance.

See [**Printer Recommendations**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations/printer-recommendations.md) for information about supported printer options.

### Barcode and QR Code Scanners

USB barcode and QR code scanners can be used with Monolith labels to quickly locate records without manually searching for an Evidence Number or other identifier.

Scanning is especially useful during [**Audits**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits.md), where physical items can be scanned as your team works through an inventory.

Most standard USB scanners behave like keyboard input and do not require specialized Monolith configuration.

See [**Scanner Recommendations**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations/scanner-recommendations.md) for hardware guidance.

For the Audit workflow, see [**Using a Scanner**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits/using-a-scanner.md).

For information about configuring QR codes and barcodes on Monolith labels, see [**Item Labels**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/item-labels.md).

### Signature Devices

Monolith supports signature capture during workflows such as Chain of Custody.

Depending on the device and workflow, signatures may be captured using supported signature hardware or directly from touch-enabled devices.

See [**Signature Tablets**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations/signature-tablets.md) for information about supported signature hardware and setup.

### Choosing Hardware

The hardware you need depends on the workflows your organization wants to support.

| Workflow                                    | Hardware                      |
| ------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| Print Evidence or Storage labels            | DYMO Label Printer            |
| Scan Monolith barcodes or QR codes          | USB barcode / QR code scanner |
| Speed up physical Audit verification        | Barcode / QR code scanner     |
| Capture signatures during custody workflows | Supported signature device    |

You do not need every hardware integration to use Monolith. Add the devices that support the way your organization handles physical evidence, labeling, inventory, and custody.

### Related Documentation

* [**DYMO Label Printers**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations/dymo-label-printers.md)
* [**Printer Recommendations**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations/printer-recommendations.md)
* [**Scanner Recommendations**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations/scanner-recommendations.md)
* [**Signature Tablets**](/monolith/using-monolith/hardware-integrations/signature-tablets.md)
* [**Item Labels**](/monolith/using-monolith/settings/item-labels.md)
* [**Audits**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits.md)
* [**Using a Scanner**](/monolith/using-monolith/evidence-management/audits/using-a-scanner.md)