Frequently Asked Questions
Barcode Software Barcode software is a necessity if you wish to create barcodes. Track n Trace Solutions provide a few different types of barcode software, all having advantages for what they were designed for. Some are free and some have to be paid for. Lets look at the free barcode software first. Free Barcode Generator […]
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Stocktake scanners are generally referred to in the industry as PDA scanners, portable data terminals (PDTs) and mobile computers. They differ from a conventional barcode scanner in the way they collect data. These days, they are not much different from your Android phone except they are ruggedised and have a built in scanner at the […]
Choosing The Right Barcode Scanner For My Application? A barcode scanner will range in cost, performance, size and robustness, depending on the applications that they are required for. Determining the right barcode scanner is generally the first step when considering Auto ID equipment. A number of questions must be answered when determining which scanner is […]
A barcode scanner is designed to decode barcodes. They simply eliminate the need to type the item # in to your system. This eliminates keyboard strokes and provide an efficient and accurate way of transferring barcoded data into an application. Simultaneously, barcode scanners eliminate the need for pen & paper. They improve the speed and […]
There are different formats of barcodes known as barcode symbologies. For retail, you have your GS1 barcodes. GS1 was founded in 1977, GS1 is an international not-for-profit association dedicated to the development and implementation of global standards and solutions to improve the efficiency and visibility of supply and demand chains globally and across multiple sectors. […]
The choice of using a barcode system is your choice. However, if you are a importer/distributor and are selling into retail stores then you will need an EAN barcode. You would need to contact GS1 on this. Also check with the stores/store if the product/s you are supplying, needs to be in accordance with GS1. […]
People often get confused on what is a barcode. A barcode is a number represented in vertical lines of varying widths printed on labels to uniquely identify items. It is used for tracking assets, inventory, documents & people. In many cases, a barcode is used as the key field to your database of that product. […]
