Barcode Labels

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A Barcode Label 'Primer'

What type of Barcode labels should you use in setting up your printer for bar codes? Does it make a difference? Yes, it does make a difference. Some barcode label stock and ribbon combinations will print with excellent quality while others will print poorly, if at all.

A Little on Barcode Labels... The environment in which the bar code is being used will determine which type of label stock is compatible. For example, bar codes used with light pen (wand) readers entail rubbing the surface of the bar code and require thermal transfer media that has with a durable surface. The surface must resist smearing and smudging when the reader's tip is run across the bar code. A durable thermal transfer label stock with the correct resin-wax blend will provide excellent long life for the user. Thermal transfer labels will also ensure the life of the bar code in many harsh environments.

Direct thermal barcode labels are the material of choice if labels are used in a friendly environment, where light, heat and humidity are not excessive. A direct thermal barcode label stock contains a chemical which turns dark when exposed to the heat of the thermal print head (similar to thermal FAX paper). Direct thermal barcode labels are recommended for marking goods with short shelf life (like consumer items) or for temporary identification. Direct thermal barcode labels are not recommended for application on items with long shelf life, or where the item is exposed to heat, light or humidity. Direct thermal labels in harsh environments are at risk of fading or darkening the bar code to the point where it is no longer readable.

Used properly in appropriate applications, both types of barcode labels offer good quality bar code print. To ensure the life and quality of your label stock, store them in a cool dry place. Under ideal conditions, a barcode label 's shelf life ranges from approximately 6 to 12 months.

The Lions Eyes of Texas Eye Bank, a division of Lions International manually tracked eye components used for eye transplants. This involved high volumes of paper files, man hours, and there was still the risk of human errors,...can you imagine the danger an error could cause? This method of functioning "worked", but how efficient could this method possibly be in an operation where 100% accuracy is critical. It is conceivable that continuing in the fashion would have eventually led to the destruction of the company. Lions International pioneered to bar coding! They began to use bar codes to track the eye components. Bar codes are affixed to containers holding the eye tissue, blood vials, and the documentation for each case. These are scanned by technicians to ensure appropriate matches for prospective recipients.

(For product descriptions of barcode labels which are underlined, you can click on them and be linked to a detailed description of that product.)
No.	Manufacturer	Manufacturer Item No.	Description		Your Price	Quantity
1	Zebra	117945	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (4.00 inch x 6.50 inch, 870 Labels\Roll - 4 Rolls\Case)		$121.21
2	Zebra	5265	PolyPro 2000 Synthetic Labels (Width: 3.00 inches - Length: 1.00 inches, 4350 Labels\Roll - 6 Rolls\Case)		$261.23
3	Zebra	56001	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (2.00 inch x 1.00 inch, 1280 Labels\Roll, 8 Rolls\Case)		$47.52
4	Zebra	56002	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (2.25 inch x 0.50 inch, 2300 Labels\Roll - Single Roll)		$26.77
5	Zebra	56002-C	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (2.25 in. x 0.50 in., 2300 Labels\Roll, 4 Rolls\Case)		$26.77
6	Zebra	56002-R	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (2.25 inch x 0.50 inch, 2300 Labels\Roll - Single Roll)		$6.69
7	Zebra	56003	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (2.25 inch x 2.50 inch, 550 Labels\Roll - 4 Rolls per Case)		$26.77
8	Zebra	56004	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (2.25 inch x 4.00 inch, 350 Labels\Roll - Single Roll)		$26.77
9	Zebra	56004-R	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (2.25 inch x 4.00 inch, 350 Labels\Roll - Single Roll)		$6.69
10	Zebra	56007	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (4.00 inch x 4.00 inch, 350 Labels\Roll - Single Roll)		$40.09
11	Zebra	56007-R	Direct 2000 Paper Labels (4.00 inch x 4.00 inch, 350 Labels\Roll - Single Roll)		$10.03
12	Zebra	65586	Z-Ultimate 3000 Labels (Width: 3.00 inch, Length: 3.00 inch, 1880 Labels\Roll - 6 Rolls\Case)		$454.24
13	Zebra	65586-R	Z-Ultimate 3000 Labels (Width: 3.00 inch, Length: 3.00 inch, 1880 Labels\Roll - Single Roll)		$75.71
14	Zebra	65587	Zebra Z-Ultimate 3000 White Synthetic Label (2.75 inch x 1.25 inch - Single Roll)		$580.88
15	Zebra	65587-R	Z-Ultimate 3000 White Synthetic Label (2.75 inch x 1.25 inch - Single Roll)		$72.60
16	Zebra	65588	Z-Ultimate 3000 Labels (Width: 1.25 inch, Length: 0.25 inches, 15710 Labels\Roll - 16 Rolls\Case)		$594.27
17	Zebra	65590	Z Ultimate 3000 Labels (Width: 1.50 inch, Length: 0.50 inch, 9420 Labels\Roll - 14 Rolls\Case)		$600.77
18	Zebra	65816	Z-Ultimate 3000 White Labels (4.0 in. x 2.50 in. - Case Quantity: 2,240 Labels-Roll, 4 Rolls-Case)		$425.89
19	Zebra	65816-R	Z-Ultimate 3000 White Labels (4.0 inch x 2.50 inch - Case Quantity: 2,240 Labels-Roll, Single Roll)		$106.47
20	Zebra	66458	Z-Ultimate 3000 White Labels (4.00 in. x 6.00 in., 960 Labels\Roll - Single Roll)		$436.17

 

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