Justification for TrackAbout Barcode Labels

Many customers want to print their own barcode labels. In the long term, TrackAbout has experienced much lost time combined with frustration from customer. eventually switching to TrackAbout labels.
Below are the main reasons for adopting and using TrackAbout labels:

Cost

Considering the real cost of a customer printing their own labels, it is very difficult to produce barcode labels that are competitive with TrackAbout labels. Below are a few aspect of the barcode productions to consider:

• Labor
• Potential errors in printing sequences (duplicate barcodes, incorrect number, no validation pattern,...)
• Small batch printing can affect production when labels are needed
• Supplies (labels, ink)
• TrackAbout labels are printed in large batches which is more economical.

Quality

Local printing of barcode labels is rarely as durable as TrackAbout labels.

TrackAbout Barcode Advantages

TrackAbout assigned barcode numbers have the following advantages:

• Only include numbers
• Include a validation checksum
• Are unique within all TrackAbout Labels

Physical Labels

TrackAbout Physical labels are:

• Extremely durable
• Are laminated, protected against most scratches
• Use a strong adhesive glue
• Are highly legible
• Label Options
  • Color
  • Sizes
  • Numbers (1, 2, or 4 label across)

Description of the Standard TrackAbout Labels

• 1" x 1/2" - 2 across supplied on rolls (2500 labels/1250 numbers per roll)
• Lamination: 1 mil matte polyester
• Facestock: 3 mil white polyester
• Adhesive: 5 mil permanent acrylic
• Environment: Indoor/Outdoor/Harsh
• Colors Black on white
• Symbology: code 128 Ver base 10
• Check Digit: Mod 103