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Barcode |
What are barcodes?
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A barcode is a symbology that traditionally consists of parallel lines varying in
widths and spaces combined with numeric, alphanumeric or other characters. Today,
barcodes may also consist of patterns of dots, concentric circles and can come hidden
within images.
Barcode printing is a convenient feature offered on the Brother Label Printers that
allows for customized barcodes to be created quickly and easily on demand. |
Benefits of printing barcodes?
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The barcode printing feature is included in the user-friendly but powerful
P-touch® Editor label creation software that comes with the Brother
Label printers.
Users can print barcodes from Microsoft Excel® and database files. This means
the user saves money from not having to buy separate software to print barcodes. |
Which barcodes can each model print?
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All models in the Brother Label Printer range can print a
range of barcodes using the P-touch® Editor label creation software that is
included with the machines. Below is a table which indicates the barcode type each
model can print.
Barcode
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QL-500
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QL-570
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QL-650TD
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QL-1050
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Pc Connected operation
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CODE39
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All Models
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I-2/5(ITF)
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UPC-A
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UPC-E
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EAN13
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EAN8
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CODABAR (NW-7)
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CODE128
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POSTNET
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Laser Bar Code
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ISBN-2
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ISBN-5
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PDF417
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QRCODE
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Micro QR Code
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EAN128
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Maxi code
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Data matrix
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RSS
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Stand alone operation
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CODE39
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Y
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I-2/5(ITF)
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Y
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UPC-A
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Y
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UPC-E
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Y
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EAN13
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Y
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EAN8
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Y
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CODABAR (NW-7)
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Y
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CODE128
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Y
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POSTNET
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Laser Bar Code
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ISBN-2
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ISBN-5
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PDF417
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Y
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QRCODE
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Y
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Micro QR Code
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Y
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EAN128
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Y
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Maxi code
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RSS
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DATAMATRIX
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What are the different barcode types and when are they used? |
There are many different barcode symbologies and selecting
the right one will depend on the type of application that it will be used for.
The table below outlines the various types which may be printed on the Brother Label
Printer and the applications it can be used for.
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