Printing Barcode with the right colours can avoid scanning problems

Printing Barcode with the right colours can avoid scanning problems. Always ensure you print your bar code with sufficient contrast. If it can not be seen easily then it may pay to use a different colour with more contrast and reflectance. Barcode Solutions recommends printing barcode in the safest colours on the left hand side of the guide. By doing so you reduce the chance of scanning problems and having to reprint your products.

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COLORS RECOMMENDED?

COLORS NOT RECOMMENDED?

Black on White
Yellow on White

Blue on White
Orange on White

Black on Orange
Red on White

Blue on Orange
Red on Light Brown

Green on White
Light Brown on White

Dark Brown on White
Black on Green

Black on Yellow
Black on Blue

Blue on Yellow
Black on Dark Brown

Green on Yellow
Black on Blue-Green

Green on Red
Blue-Green on Black