At present, there are two ways to print barcode labels: barcode printer Printing mode and software cooperation Laser printer Mode. Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, and each has its ideal application occasions. The following is a comparison between the two methods.
Print with barcode printer:
Barcode printer printing mode is a traditional barcode printing mode. Barcode printer is a kind of special equipment, which generally has thermal and thermal transfer printing methods, and uses special label paper and carbon tape. Barcode printer can print special materials at high speed（ PVC It can be extended with external cutters, but it is expensive and complex to use and maintain. It is suitable for professional users who need to make a lot of labels. At present, the commonly used brands are TEC 、 RING 、 EBRA 、 CLEVER Etc.
Use barcode label design printing software and laser printer to print:
Another way to make barcode labels is to use ordinary printers and special barcode label design and printing software. This method can realize one machine for multiple purposes, and the laser printer has high precision, strong graphic expression ability, and can print color labels. However, its printing speed is slow and there are few printable materials. The main barcode printing software includes ArgoBar Lite 、 Label matrix 、 CODESOFT 、 BARONE Jingcheng tag software（ JCDL ）Etc.
Selection of software mode and barcode printer mode:
According to the above comparison, both have advantages and disadvantages, and are suitable for different occasions:
Where a large number of labels need to be printed, especially in the factory, a large number of labels need to be printed in a short time and special labels need to be printed (such as PVC Materials, waterproof materials), and places requiring instant use and printing (such as ticket office, etc.), bar code printers should be selected.
In places where labels are printed in a small amount and mostly for one-time printing (such as libraries), laser printing should be selected.
In some small shopping malls, small factories and other places, both methods can be selected.
That is to say, if you often print a large number of labels, or have special requirements for labels, and your financial resources allow, you should choose a barcode printer; If you don't want to spend too much money on label printing, you should choose laser printer. Using software and laser printing, you can not only meet your barcode label printing needs, but also use it to make business cards, chest cards, print letter labels, etc.
