A wide range of applications are possible through barcodes in many fields. A barcode can be defined as an optical machine-readable representation of data that shows data on certain products. Barcodes are printed on labels or tags which are called as barcode labels. Specific type of barcode printers are needed for printing various types of barcodes. Transportation industry makes use of many barcodes including Symbol barcode. Complicated tasks are involved in transportation and security industries where barcode technology can be used to reduce human errors. It can also improve the flow of work. Routing and scheduling activities, load planning, advanced data capture are some of the areas of transportation and security industries, where barcodes are used.
Some of the applications of barcode printers in transportation industry are given here.
- Clear images, security marks and barcodes on ticket stock can be produced by using desktop printers.
- Hands-free fare collection systems, whether it may be money or token, can involve smart label printers. Label printers are used for printing baggage tracking labels and baggage affirmation tickets.
- Development of employee identification cards, access control cards, common travel cards, and passenger passes can be done by card printers.
- Handling mobile ticket sales make use of mobile and wireless printers.
Application of barcodes is also seen in security industries. Let us know about the advantages of barcode printers in security.
- ID cards and security badges include text, graphics, and signature scans. They may also contain holographs and photographic images on plastic cards. Special type of plastic card printers are used for printing them. Special type of barcode scanners are used for reading data on such cards.
- Tracking, security and verification of files, assets, and documents can be made easy by use of barcode label printers.
- Special tamper-evident provisions are included in desktop card and label printing systems which help in improving security.
Various types of barcode scanners can be used in transportation and security industries.
