{"id":885,"date":"2023-06-15T10:28:47","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T10:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?page_id=885"},"modified":"2026-06-18T09:56:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T09:56:51","slug":"coding-types","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Coding Types"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:30px\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Code Types<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:18px\">Linx coders print many types of printed codes. For example, they handle simple text, best-before dates, and batch numbers. In addition, they print complex codes such as QR and DataMatrix. As a result, you can meet your industry\u2019s coding requirements.<br>Requirements can vary. For instance, this depends on legislation, regulations, or customer standards. However, a Linx solution makes coding simple. You can apply clear, compliant codes without disrupting production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-text-color has-small-font-size\" style=\"color:#323232;margin-top:6px;margin-bottom:18px\"><br>Explore different types of printed codes with Linx technologies. For example, they print barcodes, batch codes, and dates. In addition, they support traceability data and brand information. As a result, you stay compliant and keep your line running smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:45px;margin-bottom:45px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-linx-features-vertical-cards\">\n\t<div class=\"vertical-cards-wrapper\">\n\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"vertical-card-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-data-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/batch-coding\/\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image -->\n\t\t\t\t<img\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-feature-image\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/LX4608.jpg\"\n\t\t\t\t\talt=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t\/>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Title -->\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"vertical-card-title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/batch-coding\/\">Batch Coding<\/a>\t\t\t\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Excerpt -->\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"vertical-card-excerpt\">\n\t\t\t\t\tPrint clear and durable batch or lot numbers on manufactured goods or packaging\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-button-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Button -->\n\t\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/batch-coding\/\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"vertical-card-button is-style-btn-default is-style-btn-navy-blue\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t\tFind out more\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"vertical-card-container\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"vertical-card-data-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\t\thref=\"\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/date-coding\/\"\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_self\"\n\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<!-- Featured Image 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