Barcode Labels - Checking Compatibility
By: Sergio - 7/11/2014

Not sure what kind of labels to get for your printer? Typically you may want to stick with the same brand of paper as your printer. For example, it is recommended to use Zebra labels for Zebra barcode printers, Cognitive labels for CognitiveTPG printers. In some cases they can be interchangeable. Use this guide to help you become familiar with some of the characteristics of the label roll itself.

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Roll Core Size

This is the inner ring of the roll. Desktop printers usually have a smaller inner core size, typically 0.5" or 1". Industrial printers sometimes have a core size of about 3". Please refer to your printer's user guide or spec (printer specifications) sheet for recommended and min/max sizes.
Roll Outer Diameter Size

This is the overall size of the roll as seen from the side. Some printers can accommodate larger roll sizes with more individual labels. Refer to your manual or spec sheet for maximum diameter sizes.
Label Width

This is the horizontal length of the label. Some printers max out at 2.25", 4", 4.25" 6", 8", etc. Do not confuse this with print width (the max width of printed characters), which can be less. For example, your print width is 2", but your label width size is 2.25". Please refer to your manual or spec sheet for maximum label width.
Label Height

This is how tall the label is vertically. There usually is no maximum on height, as most printers can accommodate continuous rolls as well. However, it's always a good idea to refer to your manual or spec sheet to make sure.

*Please note that character/barcode orientation can be changed in some label printing software applications.

Other variables may determine what kind of label you should use. For example, labels with gaps are usually the most common. This tells the printer when the label ends and where and when to print the next set of characters/barcodes on the following label. Some printers may use a bar index or black bars on the back of the label that tell the printer when to print the next set of characters/barcodes on the following label.

It's always best to call the experts here at POSGuys.com to double check compatibility. Thanks for Reading!

Barcode Labels - Checking Compatibility By: Sergio - 7/11/2014

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