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Product Compatibility

Will my bar code be unique to me?
Will my bar code be unique to me? Yes. Our bar codes originate from GS1-USA before 2002. They are guaranteed to be one of a kind. You are the on...
Tue, 20 Jun, 2017 at 4:12 PM
Do I need a separate bar code for every product?
Yes. You also need a different code for every variation of a product (e.g. size, color). For instance, if you sell a shirt that comes in three sizes you n...
Thu, 14 May, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Will my bar code work with any product?
Will my bar code work with any product?  Almost all. With the exception of magazines, books and pharmaceuticals, all retail products in the Unit...
Tue, 20 Jun, 2017 at 4:13 PM
What type of code do I need to sell a book?
What type of code do I need to sell a book? Books often require an ISBN (International Standard Book Number). An ISBN number and a scannable bar...
Tue, 20 Jun, 2017 at 4:13 PM
What type of code do I need to sell a magazine?
Like books, magazines are sometimes sold with regular UPC's or EAN's; however, they often require special codes with 5-digit BIPAD numbers. As BIP...
Thu, 14 May, 2020 at 1:29 PM
Do I have to do anything after I receive my bar code?
No. You can begin using it and printing it on your product right away. Just be prepared to provide it to your retailer so they can add you into their inve...
Thu, 14 May, 2020 at 1:28 PM