Bar Codes: Design, Printing and Quality Control

Covering recent technological innovations, this book discusses the fundamentals of different bar codes for commercial use, their specifications, packaging code design, printing techniques, and quality control. The information presented here will enable packaging designers, printers, manufactureres, and distributors to choose a workable system for their specific needs. "Bar Codes" covers both domestic and international specifications, presenting information on bar codes used in the United States and Canada, as well as EAN international bar code standards. This reference includes details of automated identification technology and reviews practical procedures for bar code implementation. The book also explores the latest developments in bar code labels and scanners.