7th ISSUE
June 2011 | www.imsinc.ca

June 2011

In this issue

QC800
EQUIPMENT: An overview of the wonderful QC800 barcode verifier
Bar code technology dates back to the 1960s and early 1970s, but did not come into widespread use as we know it today until the later 1970s. Retail applications, primarily grocery stores, saw the need for automatic identification technology and pushed development ahead.

Codes QR
SOLUTIONS: From CODE 39 to QR: Bar codes explained!
We summarized the details of the different types of barcodes in order to provide our clients with a quick reference guide that they may consult as needed.

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LABELS: Labels: Sandwiches or Cakes in Space?
The top piece of bread is the facestock, and the bottom piece of bread is the release liner. The jelly is the primer, the peanut butter the adhesive, and then I ran out of layers.

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A Word from the Editor

These are very exciting times for IMS! Do we ever have a treat for our subscribers! We made a great video showcasing the fabulous VP485 and we have a fantastic promotion running, needless to say, that last few months have been quite interesting!

We also have great articles for you: a description of the different types of barcodes, a fun and informative deconstruction of everything that makes up a label, and an overview of the Quick Check 800 barcode verifier. Plus, we’ll be at PACKEX Toronto in June! Come and see us!

We truly hope you enjoy this edition of The Sticky Note as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you, and as always, if you have questions, comments, or suggestions, drop us a line! You can reach the team at customerservice@imsinc.ca! We’d love to hear from you!

The IMS Team

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