The latest label printing information and barcode application cases

November 23, 2021

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Guidelines for using QR Code

A two-dimensional code is actually a two-color rectangular matrix distributed on a plane (i.e. two-dimensional direction) with specific geometric figures according to a certain rule. The new generation of barcode technology that records data symbol information looks like a two-color square. maze. It is different from common barcodes (ie one-dimensional codes). In terms of information expression, the two-dimensional code can express different information in both horizontal and vertical directions at the same time, so the amount of information that can be stored is dozens of times that of a barcode, and it can integrate images, sounds, text and other information; […]

November 23, 2021

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Codabar

Codabar was originally developed in the early 1970s for use in retail price-labeling systems. However, after the National Retail Merchants Association (NRMA) selected another symbology as their standard in 1975, Codabar was promoted for use in a variety of non-retail applications such as libraries, shipping, photo finishing, and the medical industry. Because Codabar is not as versatile or reliable as other symbologies, the trend since the 1980s has been to move away from Codabar and toward the other symbologies. Codabar barcodes are used by logistics and healthcare professionals, including U.S. blood banks, FedEx, photo labs and libraries. Their main benefit is that they’re easy to print and can […]

November 22, 2021

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CODE 93 Symbol

The Code 93 Barcode type was originally developed in 1982 by Intermec to improve upon, and compliment, the Code 39 barcode type. Code 93, like Code 39, utilizes the full ASCII character set by using combinations of 2 characters, but was designed to be a higher density code that is also more secure. The symbology derives its name because every character is constructed from 9 modules or elements arranged into 3 bars with their adjacent spaces. The benefits to using the Code 93 barcode type are grounded in it’s ability to store more information in a smaller space, while enabling additional security […]

November 22, 2021

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CODE 93 sample download

The benefits to using the Code 93 barcode type are grounded in it’s ability to store more information in a smaller space, while enabling additional security within the barcode itself. A label produced in Code 93 is approximately 25% shorter than the same label produced in Code 39. It’s compact size is one of the reasons it’s used today to label electronic components, identify products in retail inventory and provide supplementary package delivery information for the Canadian Post. CODE 93 Symbol Structure The symbol comprises the following elements: Leading quiet zone Start character Input characters that represent data Two check […]

November 20, 2021

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Interleaved 2 of 5 BARCODES

Interleaved 2 of 5 (ITF) barcodes are two-width numeric codes that can encode information of any length, as long as there is an even number of digits in the code. Information is encoded based on the width of the bars and spaces, and exactly 2 out of every 5 bars are wide. Their predecessor, the Standard or Industrial 2 of 5 barcode, could encode information only in the width of the bars, but not the spaces. ITF barcodes are generally used for distribution and warehouse identification purposes. They are often used to identify cartons or crates which themselves contain items […]

November 20, 2021

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Interleaved 2of5 barcode sample download

Interleaved2 of 5 barcodes Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes are used to label packaging materials across the globe. Since they can deal with high printing tolerances, they are ideal for printing on corrugated cardboard. ITF barcodes encode 14 numeric digits and use the full ASCII set. One of the greatest strengths of Interleaved 2 of 5 is that its printed tolerances are suited for corrugated cardboard. As a result, this self-checking code is a powerful tool for encoding information on product packaging. While the Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode can only encode numbers (not letters), it does not require a […]

November 19, 2021

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Code39 barcodes Sample download

Code39 barcodes (or Code 3 of 9) are used to label goods across many industries and are often found in the automotive industry and the U.S. Department of Defense. It enables the use of both digits and characters, and its name originates in the fact that it could only encode 39 characters—though in its most recent version, the character set has been increased to 43. It’s similar to, but not as compact as, the Code 128 barcode. One limitation of Code39 is its relatively low data density. The size required for these barcodes makes them ill-suited for very small goods […]

November 19, 2021

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Zebra acquires Xplore Technologies

Zebra acquires Xplore Technologies On August 14, 2018, Zebra officially completed the acquisition of Xplore Technologies. The acquisition of Xplore will give Zebra a comprehensive portfolio of durable tablet devices that can withstand harsh conditions. Today, the company serves many different industries (for example, retail, manufacturing, transportation and logistics, and healthcare). This acquisition will give the company the opportunity to further expand into new markets, including oil and gas, utilities, government, and public safety. Like any new solution, our business opportunity is your business opportunity. Tablet devices have become one of the important devices used to analyze, use, and create […]

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