Use laser printing: Bar code printing software is another way to make bar codes. This method can be used for multiple purposes, and the laser printer has high precision and strong graphic embodiment ability, and can print color label paper. However, its printing speed is slow, the printer is seriously damaged, and the printed content is not wear-resistant.
Print with bar code printer: Bar code printer is a special kind of printer. The difference between bar code printer and ordinary printer is that the printing of bar code printer is based on heat, and carbon tape is used as printing medium (or thermal paper is directly used). Compared with ordinary printing methods, this printing method has the advantage that continuous high-speed printing can be realized without supervision. It generally prints brand logo, serial number logo, packaging logo, barcode logo, envelope label, clothing tag and so on. This is a traditional and widely used method for printing self-adhesive labels. Special label paper and carbon tape are required. Bar code printer has fast printing speed and can print special materials (PVC, PET, etc.). ), can be connected with a cutter to expand its functions, and has the characteristics of good printing effect, high readability of bar code and wear resistance. However, its application and protection are chaotic, and it is suitable for professional users who need many labels.
According to the above comparison, we can see that both of them have their own advantages and disadvantages, and they are suitable for different occasions: in companies with large printing volume, especially companies that need to print a lot in a short time and need special labels (such as PVC materials, high-temperature PET materials, waterproof materials), and companies that need instant typing (such as ticket offices). ), you should choose a barcode printer.
However, in some areas (such as libraries and other small companies), the amount of label printing is not large, and most of them are printed at one time, so laser printers can be chosen. In some small shopping malls, small factories and other local areas, both methods can be selected according to their own needs.
At present, the introduction of some commercial barcode machines has changed the problem that barcode machines are expensive and bulky, and they are infiltrating into various commercial applications with little consumption.