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Barcode printers and label materials – how they work and picking the right type for your needs.

January 18, 2013

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In this article we aim to give you a basic understanding of the more commonly used barcode label printing options available for retail, industrial and asset tracking purposes. We cover the pros and cons between direct thermal printing versus thermal transfer printers, and what label material you should use for their varying applications.  
Barcode label printers: Barcode printers are used for producing self-adhesive labels or stickers which can be applied directly to the product which you need to sell. They are useful in cases where your packaging has already been printed without including a barcode or if your product comes in a transparent wrapping such as clear plastic. If you produce a large amount of products which need labels it may make financial sense to invest in a printer of...


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    Our blog researchers include local barcode experts from the SA Barcodes team: Cat Robinson and Andreas van Wyk

    SA Barcodes Team

    The aim of this page is to educate you, our customer, with all the information you may require about the different facets of barcodes and how they work.

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