{"id":34958,"date":"2023-06-15T11:18:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/solutions\/coding-types\/2d-codes\/"},"modified":"2026-05-08T10:33:02","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:33:02","slug":"2d-codes","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/coding-types\/2d-codes\/","title":{"rendered":"2D Codes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-hero glide\"><div class=\"glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><ul class=\"glide__slides\">\n\n<li class=\"glide__slide\"><div class=\"wp-block-cover\" style=\"min-height:400px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1382\" height=\"922\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-47099 size-large\" alt=\"2D Code\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Codes-2D.webp?w=1024\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Codes-2D.webp 1382w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Codes-2D.webp?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Codes-2D.webp?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Codes-2D.webp?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1382px) 100vw, 1382px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-dusk-blue-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"h-2d-code-printing\"><strong>2D Code Printing<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-x-large-font-size is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:50px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-2d-codes-printing\">2D Codes Printing<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>2D codes or 2D barcodes are two-dimensional codes that contain information in both vertical and horizontal directions. 1D codes can contain a series of digits, i.e. a serial number but 2D codes can store around 7000 characters so a lot more information than a one-dimensional standard barcode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 2 main types of 2D codes: Data Matrix codes and Quick Response codes (QR codes):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Data Matrix codes<\/strong>&nbsp;are a set of symbols arranged in a square or rectangular grid, which contains a series of dark and light blocks. Data is encoded both horizontally and vertically and can be read with camera-based products or imagers, not laser scanners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>QR codes<\/strong>&nbsp;were first developed in Japan as a way of tracking automotive parts. As they can contain a lot of information and can be scanned by smartphones or devices with QR code scanning capabilities. They are used to encode whole URLs and text, geo-location info or any other data.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/data-matrix.jpg\" alt=\"data matrix code\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Data Matrix Code<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/qr-code.jpg\" alt=\"QR code\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>QR Code<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"792\" height=\"367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image10.png?w=792\" alt=\"Barcode\" class=\"wp-image-22269\" style=\"object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image10.png 792w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image10.png?resize=300,139 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/image10.png?resize=768,356 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-printing-2d-codes\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">Printing 2D Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For any application or code used, the information they carry will not be available if the quality of the print is not good. Only high-quality, clearly visible and readable codes serve their purpose. Therefore, when thinking of applying 2D codes to products, it is important to take into consideration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The technology used and if it is adequate to the material\/substrate of the products &#8211; are you able to create visible code with inkjet technology or do you need a laser?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The environment in which the product is manufactured and what impact it has on the code application. Are the conditions hot, cold, wet, and dusty and will that affect code application technology?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The longevity and durability of the cod. Do you need a permanent marking solution, i.e. laser, or will your code application be durable with inkjet using suitable inks?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever the application or product, Linx has a technology and printer suitable to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-applying-2d-codes-on-pre-treated-surfaces\">Applying 2D Codes on Pre-treated Surfaces<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"539\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2d-code-to-automotive-parts-01.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21020\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2d-code-to-automotive-parts-01.png 2552w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2d-code-to-automotive-parts-01.png?resize=300,158 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2d-code-to-automotive-parts-01.png?resize=768,404 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2d-code-to-automotive-parts-01.png?resize=1024,539 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2d-code-to-automotive-parts-01.png?resize=1536,808 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2d-code-to-automotive-parts-01.png?resize=2048,1078 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our inkjet printers can print 2D codes on pre treated and painted substrates with the same quality when printing directly on non-treated surfaces. Labour savings are also possible by changing from pre printed labels and stickers to inkjet automation machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-industries\">Industries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>2D codes are becoming more and more popular and can add value to many industries and products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-food\"><a href=\"\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/food-industry\/\">Food<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Where 2D barcodes can store a lot more information than just product code, such as: product origin, expiry date, nutritional information, traceability information, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-manufacturing\">Manufacturing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mostly using 2D codes for traceability and also authentication of the products. This is a particular important issue to address with products more likely to be exposed to counterfeiting. 2D codes can be lasered onto very small metal parts to assist with traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-pharmaceutical\"><a href=\"\/en-gb\/coding-solutions\/industries\/pharmaceuticals\/\">Pharmaceutical<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>With the often very small size of the packaging, QR and Data Matrix codes are used as they are not taking up a lot of space and still carry a lot of information required to be made available. Serial number, batch code, product description or even a URL link to provide more information can be added using 2D codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are just some examples of using 2D codes. They are also very smart marketing tools used across many industries; when scanned using mobile devices, users can unlock additional content like adverts, recipes, bespoke landing pages and competitions, to name a few.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-2d-code-printers\">2D Code Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As with any product information, it is important that 2D codes are printed correctly, with a clearly visible, high-quality code using technology suitable to the application. Most importantly, you need to ensure that the codes can be used by your customers: from each stage of the product, manufacturing cycle to end users. You need to ensure that your codes can be used effectively throughout the supply chain and by consumers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Linx, we can offer you coding and marking equipment to print your 2D codes using both continuous inkjet (CIJ) and laser technologies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-continuous-ink-jet-coders\">Continuous Ink Jet coders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4505-e1777989031218.jpg?w=800\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-66730\" style=\"width:320px;height:240px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Linx CIJ printers are designed to be durable and provide the highest standards of coding quality. Using self-cleaning printhead technology, our CIJ printers are reliable and suitable to print on many substrates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also offer a wide range of inks that will apply your 2D codes onto various substrates and can withstand harsh production environments whilst offering non-contact, multi-line coding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reliable printers with long servicing intervals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visible, durable and highest-quality of codes printed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Range of inks for specialist marking, e.g. food grade, invisible\/UV coding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optional IP protection for harsh environments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Suitable to print on any shape, size, texture, porosity, etc<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/cij-printers\/\">CIJ Printers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-large-character-printers\">Large Character Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"769\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-2.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21904\" style=\"width:293px;height:220px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-2.png 2453w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-2.png?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-2.png?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-2.png?resize=1024,769 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-2.png?resize=1536,1153 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-2.png?resize=2048,1537 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Large Character Marking (LCM) printers are mostly used to print onto secondary packaging. With the ability to print clear text and graphics onto porous substrates, they are a cost-effective alternative to labels and pre-printed boxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ideal for packaging printing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-resolution codes printing even on difficult packaging substrates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Print text, logo and graphics up to 75mm high<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can print onto vertical substrates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/large-character-marking-printers\/\">Large Character Printers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-laser-coders\">Laser Coders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"803\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-1.png?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21894\" style=\"width:279px;height:218px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-1.png 1944w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-1.png?resize=300,235 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-1.png?resize=768,602 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-1.png?resize=1024,803 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/download-1.png?resize=1536,1205 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are after permanent code printing on substrates such as glass or metal, laser printers are an ideal solution for you. With no need for consumables, lasers provide a low operating cost product marking solution with permanent 2D codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Permanent marking capability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Designed to use in challenging, high-speed environments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Excellent code quality due to precise laser beam&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Versatile with any orientation coding capabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for applying 2D codes on various substrates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/laser-coders\/\">Laser Coders<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:62px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-inks\">Inks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Linx offers a variety of inks that can be used with our CIJ printers. From non-MEK to food grade and UV inks, you will find the colour and composition best for your application. We offer a variety of inks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul style=\"font-size:14px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>general purpose&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\">special adherence&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>contrasting&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>food grade&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Coloured<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security (UV readable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Process specific<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Using our inks and solvents to print your barcodes means you have the highest quality adhesion and readability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/products\/inks-and-fluids\/\">Linx Inks &amp; Fluids<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-request-a-print-sample\"><strong>Request a Print Sample<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>See what your code will look like.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"768\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1862-3.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4155\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1862-3.jpg 2208w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1862-3.jpg?resize=300,225 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1862-3.jpg?resize=768,576 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1862-3.jpg?resize=1024,768 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1862-3.jpg?resize=1536,1153 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/lx1862-3.jpg?resize=2048,1537 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-to-find-out-nbsp-more-information-and-to-request-your-samples-with-no-obligation-click-the-button-below\"><strong><strong>To find out&nbsp;more information and to request your samples with no obligation, click the button below.<\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en-gb\/sample-printing\/\">Request Print Sample<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#bfdbf5;margin-bottom:50px;padding-bottom:50px\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\" id=\"h-contact-us\">Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-navi-blue-color has-text-color\">Want to know what product will best suit your application? Want to know more about 2D codes printing? 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