5434-UHF RFID Paper/Polyester Asset Tags & Labels

What do the numbers in a UPC code mean?

Administrator
07/31/2020

In a product UPC, the first six numbers indicate the manufacturer, the next five digits are an item number, and the final number is the check digit. The manufacturer section of the UPC is technically called the UPC Company Prefix. Its assigned to the manufacturer when they apply for a UPC barcode.

What’s the Difference Between UPC and EAN?

Administrator
07/31/2020

UPC are the most commonly used bar codes in the United States. EAN (European Article Number) are used internationally. Nowadays, most places will accept both product UPC codes and EAN codes, although if you are planning on selling your products outside of the United States, an EAN code might be best for you. EAN format bar codes contain 13 digits, leading with a “0” in front of the standard GTIN-12 digit UPC code. Both bar codes, however, are identical.

How Many UPC Codes do I Need for my Products?

Administrator
07/31/2020

Each individual product that you are planning on selling will need its own unique UPC Code. Though the Company Prefix assigned by the GS1 will remain the same, you will need to assign each product a unique Product Number and Check Digit.

How Many Numbers are in a UPC Code?

Administrator
07/31/2020

The GTIN-12 or UPC has a 12 digit code shown beneath the bar code.

WHAT IS A 2D BARCODE?

Administrator
05/07/2020

2D barcodes, or two-dimensional barcodes, are more complex. Two-dimensional (2D) barcodes look like squares or rectangles that contain many small, individual dots. A 2D barcode uses patterns, shapes, and dots to encrypt information both horizontally and vertically. A single 2D barcode can hold a significant amount of information and may remain legible even when printed at a small size or etched onto a product. A 2D barcode can encrypt more characters (around 2000) in the same amount of space as a 1D barcode.