Common types of barcode label printing paper

There are many types of barcode label roll paper commonly used in commercial and industrial applications. Below are some common types:

Direct Thermal Barcode Paper: This type of paper contains a heat-sensitive material that, when exposed to high temperatures from the printer, creates an image directly on the paper surface. Requiring no ink, direct thermal barcode paper is suitable for applications such as printing shipping address labels, shipping labels, or price tags.
Thermal Transfer Paper: This type of paper uses a ribbon to create barcode images. Heat from the printer is transferred through the ribbon, where the ink melts and adheres to the paper surface, resulting in a sharper and more durable image. Thermal transfer paper is commonly used in applications requiring high durability or when high-resolution barcode printing is needed.
Synthetic paper for barcode labels: This is a type of synthetic paper that is water-resistant, tear-resistant, and can withstand harsh environments. Synthetic paper for barcode labels is suitable for outdoor applications, where harsh environmental conditions exist, or when long-lasting barcode printing is required.
Barcode label paper (Tag Stock Paper): This type of paper is thicker than regular paper, tear-resistant, and water-resistant. Barcode label paper is commonly used for attaching labels to products or items.
Label Stock Paper: This type of paper has an adhesive backing, making it easy to stick labels onto various surfaces such as cardboard boxes, bottles, or packaged products. Label stock paper is suitable for applications requiring portability and convenience.

Note that choosing the appropriate type of roll label paper for barcode labels depends on the specific application requirements, usage environment, and budget.

Barcode printing paper is classified based on the number of rows on the label.

Barcode label paper (1 label)

Description: Each row has only one stamp.
Applications: Commonly used in the production of labels for bubble tea cups, product packaging, or shipping labels for packages from major e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada, and Sendo.
Common sizes: Vary from 35x22mm, 50x30mm, 60x40mm to 40x30mm.
Roll specifications: Available in lengths of 50m, 100m, and 150m, with paper widths ranging from 39mm to 44mm. The total number of labels per roll can range from 2400 to 7000 labels.

This barcode label paper product, with 1 label per sheet (35x22 cm), comes in a 30m roll containing 2500 labels.

Barcode label paper, 2 labels

Description: Each row of this paper contains two stamps.
Applications: Very popular in fashion stores, accessory shops, and bookstores.
Common sizes include 35x22mm, 46x34mm, 50x30mm, 70x22mm, 50x50mm, and 50x70mm.
Roll specifications: Roll lengths are typically 30m, 50m, or 100m, with paper widths ranging from 75mm, 105mm to 110mm.

This barcode label paper product, with 2 labels per sheet (35x22 cm), has a length of 30 meters and contains 2400 labels.

Barcode label paper, 3 labels per pack.

Features: Designed with 3 labels per row.
Applications: Very convenient for printing labels to stick on products such as electronics, frozen foods – common in supermarkets, as well as labels for jewelry stores and many other industries.
Size: 35x22mm is one of the most common sizes for this type of paper. However, other sizes such as 50x30mm are also available to meet the diverse needs of consumers.
Roll specifications: You can find 3-label barcode printing paper in various roll lengths from 25m, 30m, 50m to 100m. In terms of width, the paper roll is typically 110mm.

This barcode label paper product, with 3 labels per roll (35x22 cm), has a length of 50m and contains 6000 labels.

Barcode label paper, 4 labels

Features: Designed with 4 labels per row.
Applications: Extremely effective for use as labels for test tubes, products in warehouses, frozen food in supermarkets, medical records in hospitals, and many other fields.
Size: Labels on 4-label paper seem to be more compact, for example, 25x15mm, 25x20mm, 25x25mm, and 25x30mm. Each size serves a specific purpose.
Roll specifications: Barcode label paper with 4 labels typically comes in rolls ranging from 100m to 150m in length, depending on customer requirements. The standard roll width is 110mm.

This barcode label paper product has a roll length of 50m and contains 8695 labels (4 labels per roll, 20x10 cm).