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Bar code labels

Bar code labels come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. Tracker Products software can be configured to work with just about all of them. Depending on the specific needs and preferences of your organization, you can customize the size and amount of information displayed on your bar codes. Refer to the information on this page to get a feel for the different types of bar codes and options available to you.

Bar code label examples

The only necessary piece of information on any bar code label is the bar code itself. Some customers like to keep it clean and simple with a minimalistic approach. The most commonly requested bar code label size, 4” by 3” gives plenty of room to display information such as the item's category, description, date received and more. The most commonly requested bar code label size, 4” by 3” gives plenty of room to display information such as the item's category, description, date received and more. The most commonly requested bar code label size, 4” by 3” gives plenty of room to display information such as the item's category, description, date received and more. A more vertical approach, the 2” by 4” label still offers plenty of real estate for item information The most commonly requested bar code label size, 4” by 3” gives plenty of room to display information such as the item's category, description, date received and more. Slightly smaller than the standard 4” by 3” label, this option still has room for some item information. The most commonly requested bar code label size, 4” by 3” gives plenty of room to display information such as the item's category, description, date received and more. The most commonly requested bar code label size, 4” by 3” gives plenty of room to display information such as the item's category, description, date received and more. The most commonly requested bar code label size, 4” by 3” gives plenty of room to display information such as the item's category, description, date received and more. Slightly smaller than the standard 4” by 3” label, this option still has room for some item information. The most commonly requested bar code label size, 4” by 3” gives plenty of room to display information such as the item's category, description, date received and more. A more vertical approach, the 2” by 4” label still offers plenty of real estate for item information

Video tutorial | Reviewing bar code labels

Video overview

Watch the video at right for a breakdown of the different types and sizes of bar code labels available to you.

Label rolls

Label rolls

The most popular variety of labels that we sell. Label rolls are generally inexpensive and provide flexibility. They range in size from 1"x1.5" to 4"x6" and come in quantities ranging from a couple hundred per roll to more than a thousand. The available size of labels and quantity per roll depend on your specific printer(s).

Label rolls are post-printed, meaning you can print the labels after you've entered a specific item into your tracking system.

Sheet labels

Sheet labels

Label sheets can be printed on just about any inkjet printer, making them a good option for on-the-go label printing. They come in various shapes and sizes.

Pre-printed labels

Pre-printed labels

Commonly used for asset tracking, pre-printed labels generally display only the number and bar code of an item or location. They're slightly more expensive than rolls of paper labels and offer less flexibility.

Durable label tags

Durable label tags

Durable bar code label tags are good for high-value items that require a tamper-proof option for bar code tracking. These tags can cost as much as a couple dollars per label and are applied using a permanent epoxy.