{"id":50743,"date":"2025-02-10T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-10T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?post_type=solution&#038;p=50743"},"modified":"2026-06-18T11:14:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:14:36","slug":"gs1-codes","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/gs1-codes\/","title":{"rendered":"GS1"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-product-hero-carousel alignfull\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-wrapper aligndefault\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-data-wrapper\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-data\"><h1 class=\"product-hero-carousel-header\"><strong><strong>GS1 2D Code Printing<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-carousel glide__track is-linx-modal-toggle\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4398.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4396.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4406_8b585d.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4399.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"linx-overlay\"><div class=\"linx-modal\"><div class=\"linx-modal__header\"><button class=\"linx-overlay-close\"><span class=\"ion-android-close\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"linx-modal__body\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-modal-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-image-modal-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4398.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4396.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4406_8b585d.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-mobile-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4399.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left product-hero-mobile-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right product-hero-mobile-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><div class=\"glide__bullets\" data-glide-el=\"controls[nav]\"><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=0\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=1\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=2\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=3\"><\/button><button class=\"glide__bullet\" data-glide-dir=\"=4\"><\/button><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"product-hero-carousel-sub-header\"><\/h2><p class=\"product-hero-carousel-para\">GS1 codes, including GS1 Data Matrix, are becoming the standard for product identification. In fact, the GS1 Sunrise 2027 initiative sets a global target. It requires all retail point-of-sale systems to accept 2D barcodes by the end of 2027.<br>Today, manufacturers need reliable and detailed product data. As a result, demand for advanced printing solutions continues to grow worldwide.<\/p><\/div><button class=\"product-hero-carousel-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact us<\/a><\/button><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-main-image-wrapper\"><div class=\"is-linx-modal-toggle\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"product-hero-carousel-main-image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4398.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-overlay\"><div class=\"linx-modal\"><div class=\"linx-modal__header\"><button class=\"linx-overlay-close\"><span class=\"ion-android-close\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"linx-modal__body\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-modal-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-modal-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"product-hero-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4398.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4396.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4406_8b585d.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-modal-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4399.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-image-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-carousel-inner-wrapper aligndefault\"><div class=\"product-hero-image-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4398.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4396.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4406_8b585d.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4399.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left product-hero-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right product-hero-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-c70c554303e8522c5af9b0d89bde4406\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>What are GS1 codes?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A GS1 code is a two-dimensional barcode. It encodes large amounts of data in a small space using defined GS1 standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>As a result, scanners and mobile devices can read the data quickly. Therefore, these codes support product tracking, inventory management, and regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>In addition, GS1 2D barcodes store structured data clearly. For example, they include batch numbers, expiry dates, and serial numbers in a compact format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>A GS1 2D code uses GS1 Application Identifiers (AIs) to encode data. Depending on the application, you can use different AIs. For instance, common identifiers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li>01 \u2013 14-digit Global Trade Item Number (GTIN)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>10 \u2013 Batch or Lot Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>11 \u2013 Production Date (YYMMDD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>15 \u2013 Best Before Date (YYMMDD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>17 \u2013 Expiration Date (YYMMDD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>21 \u2013 Serial Number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"551\" height=\"214\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GS1-code-examples.png?w=551\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68680\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.5749044143204727;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GS1-code-examples.png 551w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GS1-code-examples.png?resize=300,117 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 551px) 100vw, 551px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"790\" height=\"210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GS1-code-examples2.png?w=790\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68691\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3.762315896394109;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GS1-code-examples2.png 790w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GS1-code-examples2.png?resize=300,80 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GS1-code-examples2.png?resize=768,204 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\" style=\"min-height:216px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ghost-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-e579dc0cc74a0124ab52df721a5ea6b3\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\">Contact us to discuss your GS1 coding requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/+44 1480 302 100\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Request a call<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-large-font-size\" id=\"h-gs1\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong>Understanding 2D GS1 Codes vs GS1 Digital Link<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">GS1 2D codes, such as the GS1 Data Matrix, are compact barcodes that encode structured product data\u2014like GTINs, batch numbers, and expiry dates\u2014using GS1 Application Identifiers. Therefore, they support fast and accurate scanning across supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">In contrast, GS1 Digital Link converts these identifiers into web-enabled links. It embeds them in a URL, usually within a QR code. As a result, a single scan connects users to real-time content. For instance, this may include product details, traceability data, or promotional pages to enhance consumer engagement and transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">While both formats support GS1 standards, Digital Link adds a powerful layer of connectivity to traditional data capture.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-eb22dc969a524788fce76674e780f6bc\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong>The Growing Importance of GS1<\/strong><\/strong> Codes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>The adoption of GS1 Data Matrix barcodes is on the rise globally, driven by several factors:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Regulatory Compliance:<\/strong> Many industries, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and food and beverage, are increasingly required to comply with regulations that mandate the use of GS1 Data Matrix barcodes for product identification and traceability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Supply Chain Efficiency:<\/strong> GS1 Data Matrix barcodes enhance supply chain visibility and efficiency by enabling accurate and rapid data capture. This leads to improved inventory management, reduced errors, and streamlined logistics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Consumer Safety:<\/strong> By providing detailed product information, GS1 Data Matrix barcodes help deliver consumer safety. They enable quick and accurate recalls when required and can reduce the risk of counterfeit products entering the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Global Standardization:<\/strong> As a globally recognised standard, GS1 Data Matrix barcodes facilitate international trade by ensuring consistency and interoperability across different regions and industries.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-86e5fc1e1ef2cd68070dd971fddbe97b\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why Linx\u2019s GS1 UK Partnership Matters&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Linx partners with GS1 UK to deliver standards-compliant coding solutions. As an approved provider, we validate our systems for accuracy and reliability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>For example, the Linx 9000 Series prints GS1-compliant Data Matrix codes consistently. As a result, customers improve traceability and simplify compliance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>In addition, customers access GS1\u2019s support network and resources. Furthermore, Linx features in GS1 UK partner listings. Therefore, customers gain added confidence in our solutions. Across industries, Linx provides future-ready coding technology backed by global standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/GS1-UK-Partner-logo.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:64px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-a0ef800bb9b50bb1e78c592a99728a5e\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Printing 2D Codes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">A 2D can code be printed with a laser coder, continuous inkjet printer or thermal transfer printer. The product, its use, environment and lifecycle will determine which printing technology is most suitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">When implementing 2D codes, especially in manufacturing or packaging environments, several factors must be considered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Print Quality<\/strong>, the information the 2D code carries will not be available if the quality of the print is not good. Poorly printed codes can be unreadable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Substrate material<\/strong>, what is the substrate made of? This will affect the print methods available, is the surface smooth or rough? A curved surface will distort the code and may make it unreadable..<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental conditions<\/strong>, the temperature, humidity, dust or presence of water on the substrate will affect the code print<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Linx solutions for 2D Codes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-cb8aec7d759b46bf251fb9dedde86272\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Linx 9000 Series<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Industrial Inkjet Printers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>Making printing <\/strong><\/strong><br><strong><strong>one less thing to worry about<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:12px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/continuous-ink-jet\/linx-9000-series\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4505_eb3b2a.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-72237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4505_eb3b2a.jpg 3475w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4505_eb3b2a.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4505_eb3b2a.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4505_eb3b2a.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4505_eb3b2a.jpg?resize=1536,1024 1536w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4505_eb3b2a.jpg?resize=2048,1366 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-linx-features-image-carousel\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__wrapper glide\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel glide__track is-linx-modal-toggle\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4407.jpg\" alt=\"Steel food tin with Linx CIJ Data Matrix GS1 codes\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4932.jpg\" alt=\"Tablet boxes with GS1 codes\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4417.jpg\" alt=\"Oat milk carton with black printed Data Matrix GS1 codes\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg\" alt=\"Flour bag with GS1 codes CIJ printing\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3523.jpg\" alt=\"Electronics part with Data Matrix CIJ GS1 codes\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4105.jpg\" alt=\"Food tin lid with white ink GS1 codes CIJ printing\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"6\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3731_8300_print_af46dc.jpg\" alt=\"Cleaning spray bottle with GS1 codes\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"7\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3121.jpg\" alt=\"Automotive part with CIJ printed GS1 codes\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"8\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3122.jpg\" alt=\"Pharmaceutical box with GS1 codes black CIJ printing\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"9\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX1633_2f0d3a-e1780043650326.jpg\" alt=\"Box CIJ printed with GS1 codes Data Matrix and 1D barcode\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"linx-overlay\"><div class=\"linx-modal\"><div class=\"linx-modal__header\"><button class=\"linx-overlay-close\"><span class=\"ion-android-close\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"linx-modal__body\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4407.jpg\" alt=\"Steel food tin with Linx CIJ Data Matrix GS1 codes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4932.jpg\" alt=\"Tablet boxes with GS1 codes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4417.jpg\" alt=\"Oat milk carton with black printed Data Matrix GS1 codes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4401_8f9295.jpg\" alt=\"Flour bag with GS1 codes CIJ printing\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3523.jpg\" alt=\"Electronics part with Data Matrix CIJ GS1 codes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4105.jpg\" alt=\"Food tin lid with white ink GS1 codes CIJ printing\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3731_8300_print_af46dc.jpg\" alt=\"Cleaning spray bottle with GS1 codes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3121.jpg\" alt=\"Automotive part with CIJ printed GS1 codes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3122.jpg\" alt=\"Pharmaceutical box with GS1 codes black CIJ printing\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX1633_2f0d3a-e1780043650326.jpg\" alt=\"Box CIJ printed with GS1 codes Data Matrix and 1D barcode\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left linx-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right linx-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Data Matrix and QR codes |GS1 codes | GS1 code builder | High-speed production | Print up to 6 lines | Primary and secondary coding | Black and coloured inks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-078467ee7a694cab42eae1deffa38870\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Linx Laser<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">CO2, Fibre and UV lasers for coding and marking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:86px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/laser-coders\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"683\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865_1c0f8a.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865_1c0f8a.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865_1c0f8a.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865_1c0f8a.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865_1c0f8a.jpg?resize=1024,683 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-linx-features-image-carousel\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__wrapper glide\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel glide__track is-linx-modal-toggle\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4314.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic bottle cap with 2D code QR laser GS1 codes\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4331.jpg\" alt=\"Automotive part made of plastic with UV laser GS1 codes\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"2\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3867.jpg\" alt=\"Pills box with laser coded 2D code\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3282.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"4\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4340.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"5\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4329.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"linx-overlay\"><div class=\"linx-modal\"><div class=\"linx-modal__header\"><button class=\"linx-overlay-close\"><span class=\"ion-android-close\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"linx-modal__body\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4314.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic bottle cap with 2D code QR laser GS1 codes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4331.jpg\" alt=\"Automotive part made of plastic with UV laser GS1 codes\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX3867.jpg\" alt=\"Pills box with laser coded 2D code\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3282.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4340.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX4329.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left linx-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right linx-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Data Matrix and QR codes |GS1 codes | Permanent codes | High-speed production | Low maintenance | Zero consumables | Large marking field<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-ghost-white-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-navi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-e22085fffb312c32aa044694c6b4486b\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Linx TTO<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size\">Thermal Transfer Overprinters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:71px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-btn-navy-blue\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/products\/thermal-transfer-overprinters\/\" style=\"background-color:#1eb4d2\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\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 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"604\" width=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/linx-tto-printers-e1758607011334.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13732\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\" class=\"wp-block-linx-features-image-carousel\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__wrapper glide\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel glide__track is-linx-modal-toggle\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-carousel__image glide__slide\" data-index=\"0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3782_9df2bb-e1780043739860.jpg\" alt=\"Ice cream packets with TTO coded 2D codes\"\/><i class=\"ion-arrow-expand\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"linx-overlay\"><div class=\"linx-modal\"><div class=\"linx-modal__header\"><button class=\"linx-overlay-close\"><span class=\"ion-android-close\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"linx-modal__body\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel-wrapper glide\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel glide__track\" data-glide-el=\"track\"><div class=\"glide__slides\"><div class=\"linx-image-modal-carousel__image glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3782_9df2bb-e1780043739860.jpg\" alt=\"Ice cream packets with TTO coded 2D codes\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left linx-image-carousel-arrow-left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-left\"><\/i><\/button><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--right linx-image-carousel-arrow-right\" data-glide-dir=\"&gt;\"><i class=\"ion-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/button><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">Data Matrix and QR codes |GS1 codes | Idea for flexible materials | High-speed production | Up to 107mm wide message | Easy integration | Black and colour ribbons<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>Whatever the application or product, Linx has a coding solution suitable to your needs<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-xx-large-font-size\"><strong><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779261064868\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which GS1 AIs are\u00a0most commonly used?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Commonly used GS1 Application Identifiers include GTIN (01), batch or lot number (10), production date (11), best before date (15), expiry date (17), and serial number (21).<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779261075529\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>How do GS1 Digital Link codes differ from standard GS1 2D codes?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Standard GS1 2D codes focus on encoding structured product data for supply\u2011chain scanning, while GS1 Digital Link codes use a web\u2011enabled format that connects the same GS1\u2011identified\u00a0product data to online content, such as consumer information, regulatory data, or traceability details.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779261089207\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Do I need to\u00a0comply with\u00a0Sunrise 2027 now?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Sunrise 2027 sets a global target for retailers to accept 2D codes at point of sale by the end of 2027. 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