What Is GS1? Choosing Barcodes and Industrial Coding Equipment
Understand GS1, GTIN and barcode standards for industrial coding. Match the required data, barcode type, printer and verification to your supply chain.
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Choosing Date Coding Ink for Food Packaging
Choose date coding ink for food packaging. Compare indirect food contact and edible inks, check SDS and supplier documents, and test before production.
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What Is a LOT Number? Reading and Creating Batch Codes
What is a LOT number? Learn how to read and create batch codes, connect them to production records and trace affected products when a quality issue occurs.
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Where Should Expiry Dates Be Printed on Bottles, Caps, Pouches and Cartons?
Choose expiry-date print positions on bottles, caps, pouches and cartons. Check readability, packaging operations and product-specific labelling requirements.
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PET Bottle Date Codes Smudging or Fading? What to Check
PET bottle date codes smudging or fading? Check moisture, ink compatibility, printhead position and downstream rubbing before changing printer settings.
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Thai Food Labels: Manufacturing Dates, Expiry Dates and Best Before
Date coding on prepackaged food must be clear, readable and appropriate to the product's labelling rules. Check the applicable Thai FDA requirements and any…
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Date Coding Printer Prices: What Determines the Cost?
What affects date coding printer prices? Compare machine, ink, installation and maintenance costs, then prepare product details for an accurate quotation.
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CIJ, TIJ or Laser? A Practical Coding Technology Comparison
Compare CIJ, TIJ and laser coding for packaging materials, message quality, line speed and mark durability. Use real sample tests to choose a technology.
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Laser Date Coding on PET Bottles and Cans: Choosing a Model
Laser date coding on PET bottles and cans: compare wavelength, packaging materials and marking requirements. Test samples before choosing a laser model.
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Choosing an Industrial Date Coding Printer
Begin with the product and print position, define the data and speed, compare CIJ, TIJ, laser and TTO, then test actual samples and assess long-term support.
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Carton Date Coding: Choosing CIJ or TIJ for Boxes and Production Lines
Compare CIJ and TIJ printers for your production line. Review print distance, curved products, resolution, ink compatibility and operating requirements.
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Contract Date Coding: Prepare Your Products and Choose the Right Service
Prepare products for contract date coding: manufacturing dates, expiry dates and lot codes. Check packaging, ink, sample approval and production volumes.
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