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Is Bars & Stripes compatible with my bar code equipment?In a word - yes. Bars & Stripes is based upon industry standard specifications. So bar codes produced by Bars & Stripes are fully compliant and can be read by any standard bar code equipment.
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Do I need a barcode printer?No. Bars & Stripes will produce bar codes on standard office quality Windows printers. Printers using laser, thermal or inkjet technologies are acceptable as long as the resolution is at least 300 dpi (dots per inch). 600 dpi is even better and is the de-facto standard for today's computer printers. That said, a better quality printer will produce better barcodes that are easier to read. You should use a good printer, good paper, and make sure your toner or inkjet cartridge is in good condition. |
Do I need to register my bar codes?No, with one exception. If you need to put UPC bar codes on your retail products that you are selling through 3rd part channels, you will want to become a member of the Uniform Code Council and get a company registration number to incorporate into your bar codes. Otherwise, you don't need to. More information about UPC barcodes
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Do I need a license to distribute my application?Not necessarily. You can distribute your custom application without a license for the Bars & Stripes ActiveX Control. Your customers or users will be able to see their bar codes in your product but the won't be able to insert the control into their own work. In order to allow your users to create new report designs, you will need to purchase a distribution license to distribute the Control and Design License with your application, for $499. |
What about all the different Standards?Bars & Stripes gives you access to most of today's bar code industry standards. Whether you need UPC, Postnet, Code 128, CodaBar, Code 39, code 93 or Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, EAN 8 or 13. Bars & Stripes can do it. All you have to do is click on the desired bar code format and Bars & Stripes does the rest. |
How do I get a UPC barcode?If you are required by your sales channel or customer to bar code your products, you may need to get a formal UPC number. For this special case, your company may need to join Uniform Code Council, Inc. (UCC). When you become a member, your company will be assigned an identification number licensed for your company's use (UCC Company Prefix). You will use this number to create your own 12-digit UPC barcodes. |