And in the years that followed, an urban legend arose , warning gullible types that the number was hidden in each bar code. George Laurer -- who designed the bar code as we know it today, expanding on Woodland's original idea -- once received a letter via registered mail from someone who claimed to be Satan and asked Laurer how it felt to have carried out his orders. Laurer -- who has clearly tired of answering questions about the UPC and its supposed connection to the Book of Revelation -- calls all this "ludicrous.
Laurer has long told UPC watchers that the three longer "guide bars" in each code -- one at the front, one in the middle, and one at the end -- do not represent 6's, hoping to put that urban legend to rest. But you can't squash human nature. If someone wants to find proof that the apocalypse is upon us, they will find it. When Joe Woodland dreamed up the bar code in the late s, it looked like a bull's-eye -- a series of concentric circles.
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Barcode scanners , on the other hand, depend on the laser beam or camera being aimed directly at the barcode. RFID readers can capture hundreds of transponders simultaneously. Barcodes must be scanned one at a time. They can also be scanned reliably even if they are covered with dirt or if they are damaged on the outside. For barcode labels, these factors are most likely to result in scan errors.
The information stored on RFID chips can be changed, enhanced, overwritten or deleted as needed. Barcodes, once printed, cannot be edited. Furthermore, barcode labels are usually not reused. Stick a piece of tape to the outside of your ribbon roll. Did the ink stick to the tape? That is a CSO ribbon. The ribbon is wound out, meaning the ink coating on the ribbon is facing outward. To use with your printer, unroll it from the bottom and feed it underneath. These ribbons are Zebra compatible. The ribbon is wound in, meaning the ink coating on the ribbon is facing inward.
To use with your printer, unroll it from the top and feed it over. These ribbons are compatible with Datamax and Sato printers. Seeing all the various ribbon sizes for the first time can be overwhelming, but knowing how to match your ribbon size with your label size can save you time and money.
Width — Choose the ribbon closest in size to the width of your label. For example, if you typically use a 4 x 6 label, choose the 4.
Otherwise, any unused ink on the ribbon will be wasted. Also, make sure you use a ribbon size that is compatible with your printer. Length — You can use the length of your roll of labels to determine the length in ft of your ribbon. Doing the math may seem tedious, but it will prevent waste and save you money in the long run.
Core Size — While the standard ribbon core is 1 in, smaller printers require smaller rolls of ribbons. Therefore, desktop printers use 0.
You officially know pretty much everything there is to know about barcode and shipping labels. Something to brag about, huh? For any questions, feel free to contact Smith Corona at sales smithcorona. Table of Contents. Chapter 1: The Basics. The first and easiest question to answer is: What is your barcode going to be responsible for tracking? Here are the most popular media types:.
Thermal Printing. Thermal Transfer. Direct Thermal. While operating without ribbons or ink may sound like a nice option, there are some downsides to DT printing… Since the paper is constructed to be heat sensitive, it cannot be exposed to extreme heat or sunlight for too long, or the label could be damaged or faded. Chapter 2: Why Barcodes? Numeric-Only Barcodes. Alpha-Numeric Barcodes. Industrial Standard Barcodes.
One-Dimensional 1D Barcode Types. Two-Dimensional 2D Barcode Types. To Summarize. To summarize : if you need to decide on which format to use, ask yourself these questions: Do you want your product scanned at the point of sale in retail stores?
You want : ITF Do you need to store a lot of data on the barcode? You want : PDF Less Than 6 Months — As stated earlier, direct thermal labels are more heat sensitive and therefore do not last as long. If you plan to store the labels for over 6 months, TT should be your choice. Indoors — Choose Direct Thermal!
DT labels will only be able to last about 1 month outdoors exposed to light before it begins to fade. Indoors or Outdoors — Thermal transfer labels are more suited for outdoor use than direct thermal. Alternatively, if you are using a polypropylene label it will be much more suited to deal with the elements. Color Labels. How long does your label need to remain adhered to the surface? Permanent adhesives are exactly what they sound like … permanent. Once applied, they will be difficult to remove.
This is great for stock labeling or shipping and handling. The second type of adhesive is removable. These labels can be removed without being damaged or leaving residue on the surface.
Removable adhesive labels are easily repositionable and useful when you want to update what is written on the label. What is the texture of the surface on which the label will be applied? Labels tend to stick more effectively to clean, smooth surfaces. Rough and uneven surfaces require more aggressive adhesive in order to adhere. Additionally, will your surface be wet? Or frosty? These types of applications require extremely strong adhesives, and probably a polypropylene or polyester facestock.
An average paper label with standard all-temp adhesive would not do the job. In what temperature will your label be applied? In what temperatures will your label be stored?
Each adhesive performs differently depending on the environment. Adhesives that do well in freezers may perform horribly in warm temperatures and vise versa. If you know you need freezer labels , check out this Freezer Label Buying Guide on how to pick out the right one for your company. Once you have your freezer labels, make sure to check out this article to learn all there is to know about correctly applying and making your labels stick in the cold.
Rubber Adhesives.
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