Barcode Labels

[UK Printer]

We want to offer a barcode facility on our label range, could really do with some advice so i can hit the ground running, basically what do i need to know?

Best regards

Tim

[JoshB]

Code 3 of 9:

• Easy
• Can add as text with a barcode font
• Not robust
• Uses lots of space

Code 39 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Code 128

• Requires some programming probably to pre-process your text
• Can add as text with a barcode font
• Robust
• Compact

Code 128 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Various 2D barcodes

• Requires extensive programming or using someone else's application to prep each piece by hand
• Robust
• Very Compact
• Requires more expensive readers

[arkay_desai]

HI Tim,

should understand type of barcode, scanning methods & barcode generating softwares.