2D Barcode Labels: Printing and Uses

2D barcode labels are also referred to as data matrix labels in settings such as manufacturing, warehousing, or healthcare, but you are probably more familiar with hearing these labels referred to as QR codes in typical day-to-day uses. 2D barcodes or data matrix labels, as they are refed to in industrial settings, are sought after because they can provide more information than typical barcode labels while taking up less space. These labels are also easy to read, even when shrunk down to very small sizes,  and can be scanned by anyone with a smartphone.

2D barcodes can be used to provide all kinds of information including URLs, online store information, special offers, and multimedia, but in many industrial practices, 2D barcodes are now being used to track product inventory and prevent counterfeiting of products that are sold online. Most people and businesses have moved to online shopping for the majority of their needs. While the ability to purchase items online that are necessary for your day-to-day life and business practices is much more convenient, it has created more opportunities for items and brands to be counterfeited. 2D barcodes are becoming widely used by manufacturers of all products to provide their consumers with peace of mind that they have received a verifiable, authentic piece of equipment, product, chemical, or any other item they may be purchased online that could be dangerous if not purchased from a reputable supplier. The user can simply use their phone to scan a 2D barcode that provides them with information like item numbers and other verifiable information to prove they are genuine.

2D barcodes or data matrix labels are best to be printed professionally so that the codes are unique and easy to manage and track. You also want to make sure the labels you are using are highly durable so that they stay in place and are easy to scan when needed. All of this and more is easy to achieve when you work with reliable label printers like Flexo-Graphics. Flexo-Graphics is a trusted name in label printing with nearly 40 years of experience. When you work with Flexo-Graphics you can expect:

If you would like to speak with industry experts to learn more about data matrix label printing, contact Flexo-Graphics. Our team of dedicated label print and design experts is here to answer your questions and help you with all your labeling needs. Call today to learn more.