How To Create a UPC Bar Code

Do your products require a UPC code? Well if so, and you have products you would like to have sold by retailers around the United States, your product needs to have an authentic UPC code, issued by GS1 US. What is a barcode label/ UPC code anyway? A barcode label or UPC symbol appears as […]

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What Sticks?: An Introduction to Adhesives on Barcode Labels

If you’re new to barcode labels, it’s important to pick labels that have the right adhesive properties for your needs. For example, is the label going on cardboard packaging? Or a chip bag? Will it be exposed to various weather elements or an active warehouse environment? Here are our tips to understanding the various types of […]

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Picking the Right Bar code Labels by Color: A Guide

When printing your bar code labels, it’s important to consider the color of the label, the color of the ribbon, and the color of the packaging you are printing the bar code on. These colors are not just important the looks of your packaging, especially in contrast with your packaging or collateral design, but also for […]

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Adazon Label & Barcode Supplies Review?

Today we are asking anyone who knows our work or has worked with us in the past to review our service and site. Any comments are welcome as we try to increase our presence and build more awareness of how we service the barcoding and labeling needs of businesses. Please take a moment to go […]

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Direct Thermal Printing versus Thermal Transfer Printing

Both direct thermal printing and thermal transfer printing are useful for on demand applications. However, each has specific advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the differences between the two will assist you in determining which type of printing is right for your precise needs. Here are some basic differences you should understand when making a decision about which […]

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The Ekocycle Cube: The Latest in 3D Printers and 3D Printing

3D Printers and 3D Printing are all the rage these days. The next big leap forward, it seems there’s nothing this technology can’t do. From printing prosthetic limbs at a low cost to revolutionizing the way that manufacturing is handled, the sense is that the wave of the future is here. In fact 3D printers, like […]

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How Do 3D Printers and 3D Printing Work?

3D printers and 3D printing sound like something straight out of the pages of a sci-fi novel. You walk up to a machine, push a couple of buttons, and wait as it builds an exact replica of the thing you need. Whether it’s a cup or a hex wrench, a 3D printer can make nearly anything. […]

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A Look At Zebra’s 220Xi4 Thermal Printer

When the company was founded in 1969, Zebra Technologies was known as “Data Specialties Incorporated.” At the time, they specialized in the manufacture of high-speed electromechanical products. In 1982, Zebra shifted their focus to specialty on-demand labeling and ticketing systems, officially changing their company name to “Zebra Technologies Corporation” in 1986. Since then, Zebra has […]

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Decoding the Barcode

Bringing a product to market can feel a lot like raising a whale in a bathtub. From product development, equipment acquisition, to meeting state and federal regulations, there are a thousand steps to take, and a road block at seemingly every corner when opening your own business. However, labeling your product, and printing barcodes, don’t […]

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Increase Your Inventory Control with Barcode Labels

Inventory control is an extremely important part of any retailer, wholesaler, distributor or manufacturer’s business processes. For any business who touches inventory, barcode labels are a great way to control costs, account for inventory, manage income and outgo and do demand forecasting.  Account for Inventory The most basic aspect of a barcode is that it allows your […]

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