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.

 

[beverlydaddzie]

Barcode includes 1D and 2D barcode. Often seens ones are QR code, UPC-A, EAN 128, Code 128, ISBN, etc.
To create barcodes, barcode font, Of course, there are some other ways too.
And to read the info encoded into a barcode label, barcode scanner is the tool. There are hardwares(usually handheld scanner, like USB barcode scanner) and softwares to read barcodes. And nowadays, barcode reading app on mobile devices are becoming real trends. A lot smartphone users choose to have a barcode reader to conveniently scan some coupons and other info.

 

[beverlydaddzie]

Barcode includes 1D and 2D barcode. Often seens ones are QR code, UPC-A, EAN 128, Code 128, ISBN, etc.
To create barcodes, barcode font, barcode control are available ways. Of course, there are some other ways too.
And to read the info encoded into a barcode label, barcode scanner is the tool. There are hardwares(usually handheld scanner, like USB barcode scanner) and softwares to read barcodes. And nowadays, barcode reading app on mobile devices are becoming real trends. A lot smartphone users choose to have a barcode reader to conveniently scan some coupons and other info.

 

[cindy313]

HI Tim,

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

yeah, these are the steps for doing such a thing

 

[Stephen Marsh]

What print method? Will BWR/Bar Width Reduction be required? Do you need retail level scanning? Will you need to verify that the codes will not fail?

FAQs on Bar Codes | GS1


Stephen Marsh