Barcode Verification
Barcode verification is a test scan of the barcode as it will be printed on the product packaging. These tests are conducted on a technical scanning machine that measures the ease and accuracy with which the barcode is likely to scan in various environments. The report will either come back with a Pass grade (A, B, C or D) or a Fail grade (in which case reasons will be given for the failure).
Some retailers require that all barcodes entering their stores undergo verification reports first. This ensures that all barcodes in their stores scan easily, avoiding missed scans and saving checkout time. You can get an idea of what stores require verification here. Verification reports are only required by some larger retailers. Often, supermarket and hardware chains require these.
Our verification reports are done to an internationally accepted standard with the best verification technology. To properly adhere to these standards, we require that you send us a sample of your barcode on its product packaging, as it will be printed. Reports typically take 2-3 days to complete once we receive your packaging, so please allow for this additional time, in addition to the time it takes for your packaging to reach us. You can find our address here.
Once we receive your order, we will contact you regarding verifying your barcode.
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Verification Report
Verification report for your completed artwork. This should be printed and sent to us so that we can do the verification report for the barcode as it will be finally printed (or as close as possible)
Price: USD$59.00
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Barcode Verification
Just over 10% of the verification reports that we do fail. This is usually due to simple common mistakes with the dimensions of the barcode. If you need a barcode verification report, please ensure that your barcode adheres to the Standard Barcode Dimensions. The barcode must adhere to this, including sufficiently big quiet zones on either side.
It is always a good idea to check your barcode before sending it to us. You can examine it under a magnifying glass to see if any of the bar lines appear fuzzy. If at all possible, it is a good idea to scan the barcode yourself with a handheld scanner before sending it to us. The chances are that if it doesn’t scan well with your scanner, it won’t pass a verification report.
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