Barcode Label Overview


Barcode Label (also known as adhesive label for barcode printingis printed using thermal transfer label printer or direct thermal label printer (a basic label design software usually comes with the barcode label printer free) to print barcode and/or text information.
A matching barcode ribbon (usually black) will be required in printing barcode label using thermal transfer label printer. 
Most of  the label printers from major manufacturers can be used for either Thermal Transfer (TT)  printing or Direct Thermal (DT) printing of barcode label
Different material of barcode labels with different barcode ribbon may serve different purpose depending on individual's requirements and affect print quality

Barcode Labels
Blank Labels
Barcode Labels
Printed Barcode Labels






Items required for printing barcode label
1. PC/Laptop (Pls check the operation systems requirement)
2. Blank label
3. Barcode ribbon (if using thermal transfer printing)
4. Thermal transfer / direct thermal label printer
5. Label design software (You may also use Microsoft Words/Excel) 


Things you may want to consider when sourcing the barcode label for own printing - See for details

1. What is your application and requirement? 
2. Barcode label material.
3. Type of adhesive.
4. Size of the label (width x height).
5. Paper core size (Depending on your label printer's specification).
6. Pieces per roll (Depending on your label printer's specification).
7. Barcode label finishing.
8. Barcode label layout.
9. Price and quantity in pieces.


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