Whether you’re looking to better understand barcodes and their applications, trying to manage data files, design and print labels, utilize software tools for efficiency, or access reliable technical support, EIM has you covered. Access valuable learning materials for barcodes, data files, labels, software, and technical support by selecting a category in the dropdown menu above.
Use barcodes like a pro in no time! These bite-sized videos walk you through the many barcode types, how to properly submit sequential data, and more! > Brought to you by The Label Experts. Barcodes 101 >View Video Should I Order Preprinted or Blanks? > View Video Why Do Custom Orders Take Long? > View […]
Barcodes are complex. Our collection of Barcode Infographics is now available to help you quickly understand some pretty complicated details about barcode labels. Learn and explore barcodes with The Label Experts! DPI Requirements > View Infographic Label and Ribbon Combinations > View Infographic How To Submit Label Artwork > View Infographic
Submitting Your Barcode Data File Preparing your barcode data file properly in Microsoft Excel or a similar spreadsheet program can ensure the labels & barcodes you receive are exactly as requested, and can potentially expedite your order. Here’s how it works: Variable Barcoding General tips: > For a more detailed explanation for Warehouse Data Files, […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Everything Labeling Are you thinking about using labels for the first time? Wondering how serialized barcodes work with your inventory? Or perhaps you need a refresher? Whether a naïve first-timer or a seasoned customer, you’re in the right place for a full rundown on labels and barcodes. At Electronic Imaging Materials, […]
Barcode labeling is everywhere. Barcodes are everywhere! Supermarket products, library books, packages, and smartphone screens. Many forms of barcode languages, or symbologies, can be found in barcode labeling. That number continues to increase as technology becomes more sophisticated. Through barcoding’s evolution, symbologies were purposefully designed for solving particular problems, sometimes each uniquely linked to specific […]
If you can’t find the answer you need among our frequently asked label questions, The Label Experts are just a phone call or email away. Ask us anything! > Ask us about any more label questions you may have!
EIM provides series of WHITE PAPERS, or technical guides, to be used by our customers as resource tools. In our Barcode White Paper Resources section we have added articles about specific barcodes and the applications where they are most popular. By reading through our materials, you will learn how to recognize certain codes, how to […]
Don’t let label layout and the idea of ordering labels scare you. The Label Experts at Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. can easily help you define not only the right label material, but the right label size and label format to fit your application and printing requirements. > Want a move condensed version? Check out this […]
Explaining the Different Barcode types Here’s an easy way to understand how barcodes work: think of them as a more technologically savvy way to transfer strings of characters. They are basically a license plate that is linked to data files. These strings of characters can designate all types of information. Rather than manually writing and […]
Important initial information: Rack Label Spreadsheet Format Totem Label Spreadsheet Format > If you still have questions about setting up your warehouse data files, send The Label Experts your questions.
Printing In-House Barcodes – You Print Why Should I? It’s CONVENIENT & COST-EFFECTIVE. Printing on-demand will always be quicker than having to wait for someone to print your labels and then ship them to you. You can skip the entire ordering process including attaching specifications and data files. Once you’re familiar with your printer and […]
Artwork Requirements At A Glance: If you want EIM to print labels for you, here are some guidelines for submitting full color artwork. Scroll down for more detailed information on how to provide the best possible source artwork and illustrations for us to produce your labels. TIFF, PDF, EPS, and high resolution JPEG images Formats […]
Comprehensive blank thermal label solutions When you need to print labels on demand, direct thermal labels and thermal transfer labels from Electronic Imaging Materials, Inc. are affordable, easy-to-use solutions. We offer a wide range of blank roll labels designed for all makes and models of printers. These labels can be die cut to any custom […]
Setting up your warehouse labels can be an extremely complex operation and making sure you meet the correct label requirements needed for your operation is no exception. Here is a quick guide and resources for you to establish your exact needs and requirements, to let us help make this as seamless and easy as possible. […]
What about ladder style barcodes? Here’s a trick we’ve learned about ladder style barcodes to resolve printing problems involving linear barcodes like Code 39, Code 128, or UPC printed on thermal or thermal transfer equipment. Have you ever been handed a label with someone complaining about print quality and not being able to scan a […]
Code 128 is one of the most popular, highest-density linear barcodes, widely used in applications where a relatively large amount of data must be encoded in a relatively small amount of space. For the most part, it tends to replace Code 39 and Interleaved 2 of 5 as a more compact and flexible code for […]
QR Codes: Quick response, 2-Dimensional, fast readability, large storage capacity… These mysterious unique matrixes are not your traditional barcodes of the past. They’re called “Quick Response Codes,” better known as QR Codes, and we thought we’d help de-mystify them for you. The marketing industry is running fast and hard with QR Codes. When you consider […]
Well, this isn’t a way-out piece of artwork or some new pattern for linoleum. It’s a QR (Quick Response) Code! The key to the QR Code is that it can be read by anyone with a Smartphone and a simple barcode reader application. The phone takes a picture of this “matrix” or patterned barcode, translates the […]
Universal Product Codes (UPCs) are 12-digit numbers commonly required for products sold by retailers and distribution centers. Each unique product requires its own assigned UPC number from GS1. Products are then identified with UPC barcodes. How do I get assigned UPC numbers? All UPC numbers are assigned by GS1 – the Global Standards Organization, formerly known as the Uniform Code […]
Your desired scanning distance and the number of digits in your barcode are both key factors in determining the necessary warehouse label size. To determine what size label will be most cost effective (without compromising functionality), both metrics have to be taken into consideration. The scanning distance of your barcode is determined by its x-dimension. […]
