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Barcode Label Software: Major Updates

Nathan Schubert — Thu, 12 May 2022 18:16:36 +0000

The IDAutomation Barcode Label Software Standard and Pro versions have seen their biggest updates since 2015, in the latest May 2022 (v 22.5) release. This much-anticipated update brings a variety of powerful features and functions that allow users to create barcodes according to a range of global standards and initiatives. Let’s take a look at…
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QR-Code Integrated Business Cards

Nathan Schubert — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:18:23 +0000

QR Code scanning technology has been available for years but has not been put into widespread use across the United States in large part because the concept has been hard for many to grasp. Today, however, QR Code scanning technology is common in smart phones. This takes down a significant barrier to entry where users…
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How to Improve Marketing Efforts with QR Codes

Nathan Schubert — Mon, 20 May 2019 19:44:03 +0000

Whether you’re rolling out a new product / service or canvassing the city for an upcoming concert, eliminating barriers to entry for your target audience is a great way to maximize positive consumption of your message. For example, one reason an audience fails to take action is convenience. If it isn’t convenient for a person…
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How to Make Barcode Labels

Nathan Schubert — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 22:30:00 +0000

Barcode label printing is a small but critical aspect of virtually any business in operation today. Many companies make barcode labels to affix to their products or documents for more efficient inventory tracking or asset management systems while others affix barcoded labels to employee IDs or membership cards. Even in the most basic of businesses,…
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Preventing Losses To UPC Barcode Fraud

Nathan Schubert — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:47:00 +0000

by Nate Schubert The idea of generating fake barcodes in order to pay less at retail checkout for products has likely been in existence as early as 1974, when the first UPC barcode scanner was used to check out a pack of Wrigley’s Gum in a supermarket in Ohio. The barcoding industry has come a…
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3 Easy-To-Use Barcode Generators

Nathan Schubert — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:45:00 +0000

There are a lot of different ways in which barcodes can be generated. From barcode fonts that require special encoders to components that allow more powerful barcode generation within specific environments, to full-powered, stand-alone applications. It can be overwhelming to determine which method of barcode generation will best suit your needs, but there are a…
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3 Killer QR Code Marketing Strategies

Nathan Schubert — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:01:00 +0000

by Nate Schubert In recent years, QR Codes have taken the Marketing community by storm. This area-efficient 2D barcode is a juggernaut, showing no signs of slowing down as businesses across the globe scramble to incorporate the cutting-edge barcode technology. Beginning to use QR Codes as part of a time-sensitive marketing campaign, or a long-term…
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How To Encode Functions in Code 128 Barcodes

Nathan Schubert — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:58:00 +0000

by Nate Schubert Normally, the data encoded inside a barcode consists of something simple, such as a name, address, or an identification number that can be tied to a database where more information exists. When read by a barcode scanner, the data is output via a technology called Keyboard Emulation where the information encoded inside…
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Space Character Added To Code 39 Fonts

Nathan Schubert — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 19:03:00 +0000

In an effort to listen to and resolve the concerns of our customers, IDAutomation has recently updated it’s Code 39 Barcode Font Advantage Package that allows encoding of the space bar character. Previously, encoding a space character could be accomplished by typing the = sign. While it’s true that the update seems to just replace…
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How To Install Barcode Fonts in Windows

Nathan Schubert — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:56:00 +0000

Installing Barcode Fonts in a Windows operating system is much like installing any other type of font. Download, unzip, install and begin using. Seems easy, right? Not always! All too often, users don’t know which directory the program downloads to, how to unzip it, or what to do after the product is installed. It’s not…
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