There isn’t just one type of bar code that your product can use, and you should feel free to employ the one that makes the most sense. Which code you decide on will depend on several factors, including the industry you work in, the type of product you sell and the equipment you have access to. But no matter the code that you choose, it’s necessary to have professional label printers, like the Primera LX400 series.
If your business will be processing large products that need to be scanned through a typical laser reader, you need to be able to easily see and reach the bar code label on the box or other part of the object. At the same time, small or irregularly-sized things should have a bar code that matches and prints seamlessly as well.
Writing for the Westside Story, Clinton Hessler recently commented on one of the other uses for bar codes: stopping theft. If your products are at higher risk of being stolen than normal, you need bar code labels that are unique and can be checked when theft is suspected. Hessler also points out that there are less technical things that printing codes will do to discourage criminals.
“If you sell handmade goods, for example, adding a simple barcode instead of a hand lettered tag is saving you money and reminding the customers that this item is really for sale,” he writes. “Things that look more official are stolen less frequently.”
By using a system that processes different inks and handles label stock efficiently, your company will produce barcode labels that serve your business well. Compliance with industry standards also helps suggest other ways to make your business efficient.