Barcode Printing

Barcode symbols may be produced in a variety of ways: by direct marking, as with laser etching or with ink jet printing; or, more commonly by imaging or printing the barcode symbol onto a separate label. For our purposes, the terms "print" and "printer" refer to the production of a barcode whether the image is printed, etched, or imaged. The importance of precise barcode printing cannot be overstated; success of the whole set of integrated technologies that comprise an entire barcode system depends upon barcode print quality.

Barcode printing applications fall into two categories:
· On-site user controlled printing
· Off-site label supplier controlled printing

For assistance in making the selection between off-site and on-site printing review the Make or Buy document.

Links
Make or Buy

Reprinted with permission from AIM, Inc.
www.aimglobal.org

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