{"id":5815,"date":"2020-07-28T18:07:57","date_gmt":"2020-07-28T18:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/?p=5815"},"modified":"2023-12-15T15:20:16","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T15:20:16","slug":"barcode-101-information","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/barcode-101-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Barcode 101: Information You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>When the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/barcoding-labels.html\">barcode<\/a> was first scanned, no one could have perceived just how far a simple scan would revolutionize the advancement of businesses for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>This simple black and white image can generate the transportation of a package from a single location to anywhere in the world with one flash of a scanner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <div class=\"smith-corona-featured-image\">\n\n                <img src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Barcode_101_Information_You_Need_to_Know_Feature.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"760\" height=\"460\" \/>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>We previously <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-barcode-inventory-system-for-a-small-business\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">published an article about how to make a barcode inventory system<\/a>; now let&#8217;s go more in-depth to help understand the ins, outs, and whys of a barcode&#8217;s structure so you can officially get started on printing your own!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>What are Barcodes &amp; Why Are They Used?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>The first consumer product to ever have a barcode scanned was a pack of Wrigley&#8217;s gum in the summer of 1974. This one small act completely changed the game on data collection and automation forever.<\/p>\n<p>So, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/a-go-to-guide-for-barcode-and-shipping-labels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">what exactly are barcodes?<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Barcodes are images expressed as a combination of black bars and white spaces. These combinations represent data that then relays information to a computer or mobile source when scanned. Barcodes can include numbers, letters, and characters as a means of further identification.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Barcodes Aid In<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Because they house an abundance of information, barcodes are a fast and reliable option for businesses to collect data and help reduce human error.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Inventory Tracking &amp; Management<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/shipping-labels.html\">Shipping<\/a> &amp; Transportation<\/li>\n<li>Product Identification<\/li>\n<li>Lot Numbers<\/li>\n<li>Organization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keeping track of data by hand or spreadsheet can add unnecessary time and work, as well as a high possibility for miscalculations. By using barcodes, all of this can be marginally cut down. It is also less expensive overall, helping to lower unnecessary costs for a company.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Industries that Use Barcodes<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Just about every industry can or does use barcodes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apparel Stores<\/li>\n<li>Groceries &amp; Markets<\/li>\n<li>Warehouses &amp; Logistics<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare Industries<\/li>\n<li>Libraries<\/li>\n<li>Automotive Industries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Warehouses and logistics require barcodes to aid in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/shop-by-use\/shipping-labels.html\">shipping<\/a> and tracking items through the supply chain. Healthcare professionals can use them to identify patient information, such as medicine and dosage amounts, and tracking in locations like blood banks. Libraries utilize them to track the movement and location of books as they are checked-out and returned, as well as to see what is available in their system. Clothing retailers scan barcodes as a means of product identification (i.e. size, color, style, etc.). Grocery stores scan items for purchase and inventory, not only for that specific store but also for the customer (i.e. a receipt).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>How Does a Barcode Work?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"600\" height=\"413\" title=\"Image by Romano Walloy from Pixabay\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/industries-that-use-barcodes-600x413.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6037\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/industries-that-use-barcodes-200x138.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/industries-that-use-barcodes-400x275.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/industries-that-use-barcodes-600x413.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/industries-that-use-barcodes.png 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>When it comes to the type of information that barcodes hold, the possibilities are truly endless. They are able to range from simple to detailed and complex; the only question is how much information do you want to convey?<\/p>\n<p>For example, a box in a warehouse that&#8217;s labeled with a barcode can disclose:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the product<\/li>\n<li>the product specifications (size, color, type, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>production time &amp; date<\/li>\n<li>production location<\/li>\n<li>specific warehouse location<\/li>\n<li>operator who produced the item<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One scan of a barcode can relay all of this information and trace the product back to the beginnings of its productivity, right down to the ingredients used to make it.<\/p>\n<p>Barcodes tell companies how many products they have, which can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/experts-share-6-ways-to-improve-inventory-control-and-warehouse-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">help them manage warehouse and inventory space better<\/a>. This cuts down on costs and ends up saving funds that would otherwise go to waste due to incorrect information.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Laser Scanner\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Laser scanners are the primary source used to read barcodes, whether they are stationary at a register or a mobile, handled scanner. LED lights scan over the black bars and white spaces, which then converts into text. The text is delivered to a software system that then reads and translates the information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-6{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Quite Zone<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QuietZone-300x180.png\" class=\"fusion-lightbox\" data-rel=\"iLightbox[4faebdf0b78ddb5fa86]\" data-title=\"QuietZone\" title=\"QuietZone\"><img width=\"300\" height=\"180\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QuietZone-300x180.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QuietZone-200x120.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QuietZone-400x240.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QuietZone-600x360.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QuietZone-800x480.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QuietZone-1200x720.png 1200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/QuietZone.png 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>One necessary element to reading a barcode is known as the &#8220;Quiet Zone&#8221;. This &#8220;zone&#8221; is a blank space on the left and right side of barcode. Without this space, the scanner would be unable to identify where the barcode begins and ends, making it incapable of reading the information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-7{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Types of Barcodes<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p>Deciding the right barcode to use means deciding what kind of information is being stored and communicated.<\/p>\n<p>There are 2 types of barcodes: 1-D and 2-D. Each type of barcode is able to hold a limited amount of information and is used in different industries world-wide.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s take a more in-depth look at these barcodes and how they differ from one another.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>1-D Barcode Types<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p>1-D (one-dimensional) barcodes are horizontal and linear, consisting of vertical lines that vary in widths with specific spaces in-between each line. The combinations result in particular patterns that make each barcode unique to each particular product.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the type, 1-D barcodes are contrived of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Numeric-Only &#8211;\u00a0 consists only of numbers (0-9)<\/li>\n<li>Alpha-Numeric &#8211; consists of both numbers (0-9) and letters (A-Z)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>1-D barcodes are wider in size but limited to how many characters they can hold, typically between 8-25 but possibly as many as 85 total. This also limits the amount of information they can carry. 1-D are most commonly found on consumer goods in retail environments, but are used in other establishments such as libraries, hospitals, and warehouses.<\/p>\n<p>The most common 1-D barcode type is the UPC (Universal Product Code), which is found on virtually every type of consumer packaging in the US. These barcodes are scanned at the point-of-sale with a handheld or stationary scanner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-9{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Different Types of 1-D Barcodes<\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"800\" height=\"571\" alt=\"Barcode Labels\" title=\"Barcode Labels\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1D_Barcode_types-800x571.png\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-6099\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1D_Barcode_types-200x143.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1D_Barcode_types-400x286.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1D_Barcode_types-600x429.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1D_Barcode_types-800x571.png 800w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/1D_Barcode_types-1200x857.png 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-10{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>How to Read a UPC Barcode<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>The typical UPC-A barcode has 12 numerical digits, starting from left to right. The very first digit is known as a <em>standard number system character<\/em>. This number is assigned by GS1 and identifies a product category, either general or specific. The first set of 5 digits identifies the product manufacturer. This number is specific to the company and remains the same on each item.<\/p>\n<p>The second set of 5 digits classifies that particular product. Each product will have its own unique number in this sequence. The last digit of the barcode is called the <em>check number<\/em>. This number is an error detection code that accurately verifies the 11 digits preceding it and matches the information that was entered into the UPC database.<\/p>\n<p>Laser scanners are used to read 1-D barcodes, illuminating and detecting the specific sequence of bars and spaces. It records and translates the data before sending it to a computer database to be used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-11{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-11{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-11{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>UPC vs SKU<\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>A subset of 1-D barcodes includes UPC&#8217;s (Universal Product Code) and SKU&#8217;s (Stock Keeping Unit). Both of these variations serve the same objective but are different in their specific make-up.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"200\" height=\"240\" title=\"UPC\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UPC-200x240.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UPC-200x240.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UPC-400x480.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UPC-600x720.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/UPC.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><ul>\n<li>For external or universal use<\/li>\n<li>Standardized for business or company<\/li>\n<li>Numeric-only<\/li>\n<li>Used in retail<\/li>\n<li>Can be registered with GS1 organization<\/li>\n<li>Must\u00a0 be purchased and licensed<\/li>\n<li>Remains constant throughout product shelf life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"200\" height=\"240\" title=\"SKU\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SKU-200x240.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-7085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SKU-200x240.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SKU-400x480.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SKU-600x720.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/SKU.png 750w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><ul>\n<li>For internal use<\/li>\n<li>Unique to a particular company<\/li>\n<li>Alpha-numeric<\/li>\n<li>Used by warehouses, marketplaces, fulfillment centers, &amp; e-Commerce sites<\/li>\n<li>More customizable tracking of products<\/li>\n<li>Used for internal operations &amp; inventory tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-12{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:5px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>2-D Barcode Types<\/strong><\/p><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p>Two-dimensional barcodes (2-D) are square or rectangular, and store information in two dimensions (vertical and horizontal). These images are made up of various dots, squares, and geometric patterns.<\/p>\n<p>Types of 2-D Barcodes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>QR Code<\/li>\n<li>Data Matrix<\/li>\n<li>PDF 417<\/li>\n<li>MaxiCode<\/li>\n<li>Aztec<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>While small in size, 2-D barcodes hold hundreds of characters, supporting much more data per unit than 1-D barcodes. They are useful when marking objects that would be too small for 1-D barcodes, and are still able to be scanned even if they have a bad resolution.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-15 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-13 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-three\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h3 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>QR Code<\/strong><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p>The most common type of 2-D barcode is the QR Code. QR stands for &#8220;quick response.&#8221; This consumer-focused barcode makes for swift data sharing and is utilized primarily for tracking and marketing purposes, such as on magazines or advertisements. An image-based scanner is required to read 2-D barcodes. They operate in conjunction with most smartphones, allowing for quick and easy readability, especially since they don&#8217;t require perfect scanner alignment to be read.<\/p>\n<p>Users simply hover the camera reader on their phone over the barcode. The reader interprets the information within the barcode and directs the browser to the relevant website linked within the code.<\/p>\n<p>2-D barcodes can also be used to access and hold data such as photographs, fingerprints, and signatures; this is most useful in government-run organizations. They are also able to assist with transportation, such as plane tickets and boarding passes, making the process faster and smoother.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-14 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-14 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Where Do We Go From Here?<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>So, now that we have the basic knowledge of what a barcode is and how it works, we can finally look into the process of how to generate and make a barcode.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing to make barcodes for your small company can be the next big step to expanding your business. 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