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FAQ Category: Technical Barcode Scanner

November 15, 2023

6. How small can I make a barcode?

Barcodes can come in a wide range of sizes and can get down to a 1/8th inch square when using a 2D…

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5. How many characters can fit into a barcode?

Depending on the specific barcode type, 1D barcodes can have from 20-25 characters while 2D codes can go up to 2,000 characters….

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4. What is a 2D barcode?

2D barcodes are a bit more complex as they organize information vertically and horizontally. This allows 2D codes to hold much more information…

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3. What is a 1D (linear) barcode?

A 1D (linear) code is the typical “picket fence” style barcode that people are most familiar with. Thereupon, are several versions of 1D codes…

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2. Can the price of my item be in the barcode?

A barcode can hold any type of text information, but with product labels, the price is not usually encoded. Although the barcode…

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1. How does a barcode work?

A barcode essentially is a way to encode information in a visual pattern that a machine can read. The combination of black…

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