Digital services

Bar Codes

What you need to provide

  • The bar code number (we cannot provide this)
  • The type of bar code (UPC-A, Bookland, etc)
  • The placement, if we're adding to your artwork

barcode

What we provide

  • A vector file (EPS or PDF)
  • Variable data options (generate multiple barcodes from an Excel or csv file)

What we don't provide

  • Verification of your code (it is strongly recommended that you have the codes verified with a bar code scanner, and confirmed by the retailer or other service)

Further study

www.whichbarcode.com

QR Codes

Digital services

Where can I have a QR Code made?

Fotoprint can generate a QR Code for you, but if you look at the bottom of this page, you can do it yourself. If you need more features, below are a list of online QR Code generators. Please note that Fotoprint does not endorse any of these sites, they are just collected for your convenience:

What we provide if we generate it for you

  • A JPG file for placement in your artwork, or
  • Placement in your artwork as per your specifications

Important information:

  • Placement, size, colour, and various other issues all have an impact on how readable your QR code is. Please see http://qrfail.org/qr-printing-tips for an excellent summary of tips.
  • If you are providing a QR code to us, it is vital that you verify the code yourself on the proof (either hardcopy or online)

QR Code Generator

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Digital Numbering

What is digital numbering?

Digital numbering uses variable data (like a mail merge) to incorporate numbering into your design. The number is generated dynamically as the job is printed, so it can be in any sequence, any font or colour, and in any position on your design.

Some things to keep in mind when digitally numbering:

  • Can only be applied to digital printing (colour or black and white). For offset printing, we offer traditional machine numbering in red or black.
  • You need to specify the starting+ending numbers. (e.g. 00001 to 01000)
  • Leading numbers or text are possible (e.g. #0042, No. 988...)
  • You can supply your own spreadsheet (Excel or csv) file containing the numbers, or we can generate it for you.
  • Custom combinations are endless (e.g. odd numbers in 9 point blue, even in 10 point pink) or any other variable defined in your spreadsheet.
  • If the number needs to be part of the body text, the document should be created in InDesign. For most other applications, a PDF is ideal.

Further study