Some Interesting Facts About QR Code Labels

QR code means short for Quick Response code. Basically, it is a square-shaped, printed symbol that can be read by smartphones and QR readers. Scanning a QR code labels with your phone allows you to connect with digital content on the internet, add contact information or activate other functions like obtaining maps and GPS directions. In the marketing industry is running fast and hard with these. When you consider using a label with a code on your advertising materials, they can be swapped out as quickly as your promotions change. You could add these QR code labels to your sales slips leading your customers to new products or put these on your business cards that lead to a special discount coupon. It is used extensively in packaging and shipping applications worldwide

QR codes labels use vertical and horizontal dimensions which help in solving space issues, which means can transmit much more information in a smaller space. These are now essential to provide the customer with extra information about a product, company or service. QR codes on your products and documents to link customers to your website, online promotions and more. Mostly liner carries the label if not for the liner, it would be in the form of tape. So technically it could be said that the adhesive is sandwiched between the liner and the face sheet. The topcoat is what makes the material receptive to ink. Rather than adhesive labels static clings are also being used which don’t have any adhesive at their back and could fit at multiple sites.

As for QR code labels production reliably due to the opaque material so the code can be scanned optimally. As for the vinyl, these well bonded to the surface and prevents from lifting over time. As these are being used at outdoor environment these have to face many challenging factors which include temperature fluctuation, exposure to various elements, and keep stick to dirty surfaces. So, these are UV resistant and waterproof and can withstand changing temperatures without being compromised. These deliver durability which does not cost-effective. Typically used as a long-term labeling solution, and when labels need to withstand chemical exposure, extreme temperatures, or a harsh environment

They are professionally pre-printed, randomly generated, human-readable sticky QR code labels. As for their printing Direct thermal and thermal transfer, are two different methods of labels printing onto a blank label.

• Direct thermal printing process when a print head heats up a thermally compatible label material, which then causes designated areas on it to turn black. Printed labels are used for short-term applications because of their lack of durability. Only paper or plastic materials can be direct thermal printed o but polyester materials aren’t compatible.
• Thermal transfer is different than direct thermal printing. The printer’s print head heats up an accompanied ribbon, which then transfers a print onto your labels. The ribbon must be correctly paired with the printer, as well as the material. Paper, plastic, and polyester materials can all be printed on.