Barcodes

Information about barcodes on packaging:

• Bar codes must be positioned in a spot that is highly visible and easy to scan.
• A bar code must be printed at a scale between 85% and 120% of its original size.
• Bar codes must be printed in a dark color against a solid light colored background. The contrast between a bar code and its background must be high enough to allow the bar code to be scanned.
• Bar codes against a coloured field must have a color-free area that extends no less than 3/32 inch beyond the printed bar code.
• Have your client provide you with their bar code number. A program like Bar Code Pro will enable you to generate an EPS file to place in your file. Be sure to have it scanned/tested by the client or print vendor before it goes to press.