{"id":921,"date":"2023-06-15T11:18:20","date_gmt":"2023-06-15T11:18:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/?page_id=921"},"modified":"2026-06-18T10:58:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T10:58:00","slug":"2d-codes","status":"publish","type":"solution","link":"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/2d-codes\/","title":{"rendered":"2D Codes"},"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><strong><strong><strong>2D Code Printing<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/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 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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\/LX4407.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\/LX4331.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\/LX3782_9df2bb.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\/LX3523.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><div class=\"glide__arrows\" data-glide-el=\"controls\"><button class=\"glide__arrow glide__arrow--left\" data-glide-dir=\"<\"><i 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alt=\"\"\/><\/div><div class=\"product-hero-carousel-image-cover glide__slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3523.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:68px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-xx-large-font-size\" id=\"h-2d-codes-printing\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>What are 2D codes?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">2D codes, or two-dimensional barcodes, store data both horizontally and vertically. In contrast, traditional 1D barcodes store data in one direction only. As a result, 2D codes hold far more information in a smaller space. For example, while a 1D barcode stores a serial number, a two-dimensional code can store up to 7,000 characters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>There are two main types of 2D codes: Data Matrix codes and Quick Response (QR) codes.<\/p>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/data-matrix.webp?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70113\" style=\"width:170px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/data-matrix.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/data-matrix.webp?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\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<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Data Matrix codes use a grid of dark and light squares, arranged in a square or rectangle. Therefore, they suit small items and high-density marking. For instance, manufacturers often use them in industrial and healthcare settings.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/qr-code.webp?w=300\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-70080\" style=\"width:170px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/qr-code.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/qr-code.webp?resize=150,150 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\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<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">QR codes store large amounts of information. In addition, users can scan them with smartphones or camera-based devices. For example, they can encode URLs, text, or geo-location data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\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-25b045739cd3a70ab4e6796c3894abf4\" id=\"h-request-a-call\" style=\"color:#323232\">Contact us to discuss your 2D 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-large-font-size\" id=\"h-gs1\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Benefits of 2D codes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>High Data Capacity:<\/strong> 2D codes store more data than 1D barcodes. For example, they include text, URLs, and images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Compact Size:<\/strong> Their small size makes them ideal for limited space. Therefore, they suit electronics, medical devices, and packaging.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong>Versatile Scanning:<\/strong> They can be scanned from any angle using camera-based readers or imagers, not just laser scanners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/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-93dc22e467e0459acc05b5a989767d90\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong>The rise of 2D codes in packaging<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">As global supply chains evolve, 2D codes are becoming the new standard. In particular, they improve product identification and traceability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Unlike traditional 1D barcodes, two-dimensional codes such as GS1 Data Matrix and QR codes can store significantly more information in a compact format\u2014enabling manufacturers to encode batch numbers, expiry dates, and even digital product passports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">GS1 Sunrise 2027 is accelerating the use of two-dimensional codes on consumer products. This initiative sets a global target for all retail point-of-sale systems to accept 2D barcodes by the end of 2027.<br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/en\/solutions\/coding-types\/gs1\/\">Read more about Sunrise 2027 and printing GS1 codes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">2D codes are transforming how products are labelled, tracked, and experienced. At Linx, we\u2019re helping brands stay ahead of this transition with robust, high-resolution coding solutions that meet the demands of modern packaging environments.<\/p>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-large-font-size wp-elements-16e0830dfaa9f69b9ddb3572ff9a064b\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why Linx\u2019s GS1 UK Partnership Matters<\/strong><\/strong><\/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\">Linx partners with GS1 UK to support standards-compliant coding. As an approved provider, we validate our solutions to print GS1-compliant Data Matrix codes accurately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>For example, the Linx 9000 Series delivers consistent, reliable results. As a result, customers gain stronger traceability and easier compliance. In addition, they benefit from GS1\u2019s global support network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><br>Furthermore, Linx appears in GS1 UK partner listings. Therefore, customers gain added confidence in our technology. Ultimately, you choose a future-ready solution 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:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Printing 2D Codes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">You can print 2D codes using several technologies. For example, these include laser coders, continuous inkjet printers, large character markers, and thermal transfer printers. However, the right choice depends on the product, environment, and lifecycle. Therefore, you must match the technology to your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">When implementing two-dimensional codes, consider the following factors:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-small-font-size\">\n<li><strong>Print Quality<\/strong>, Poor quality reduces readability. As a result, systems may fail to access the data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Substrate material<\/strong>, The surface affects print performance. For example, rough or curved surfaces can distort codes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental conditions<\/strong>, Temperature, humidity, dust, and moisture affect print quality. Therefore, controlled conditions improve results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-da69a92a358b1e6de2eff6cf9710cd2d\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Linx solutions for 2D Codes<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\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 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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=\"\"\/><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=\"\"\/><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=\"\"\/><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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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=\"\"\/><\/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=\"\"\/><\/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=\"\"\/><\/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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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 2D 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\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" 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.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68779\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865.jpg 1382w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865.jpg?resize=300,200 300w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865.jpg?resize=768,512 768w, https:\/\/www.linxglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/LX3865.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 code \"\/><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 2D code\"\/><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 code \"\/><\/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 2D code\"\/><\/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 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 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e37bc5e26181066c42d126218c2a2210\" style=\"color:#323232\"><strong><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\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>Can 2D codes support variable data like batch numbers and expiry dates?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 2D codes are ideal for variable data and can securely encode information such as batch or lot numbers, production dates, best\u2011before dates, and expiry dates within a single compact code.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779261075529\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Which printing technologies can be used to print two-dimensiona<\/strong>l<strong> codes?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">2D codes can be printed using several industrial coding technologies, including continuous inkjet (CIJ), laser coders, large character marking printers and thermal transfer printers. The most suitable technology depends on the product, substrate, production speed, and operating environment.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1779261089207\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\"><strong>Are 2D codes suitable for small or limited print areas?<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes. 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