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New, compact QR codes available!

Here you can see the difference between the two QR codes, one with the long URL and one with the short URL

Here you can see the difference between the two QR codes, one with the long URL and one with the short URL

In response to many requests, we now offer smaller QR codes that are better suited for printing on sophisticated labels. These new QR codes are available in the download files and are marked with the prefix "short-" (e.g. short-dornfelder.svg).

The shortened URL makes the QR code less complex and can be better processed in various printing processes. The original URL to the QR code remains valid, as the new, short version automatically redirects to the old URL.

 

Comparison of the URLs:

Old:https://e-label.online/show/product/6c479ca622d2c9bad6f1667b874bf3399f41791f93c81942e6aebc3873de5726

New:https://e-label.online/show/ps/4ldqpgq (automatically redirects to the old link)

 

Important notes on printing QR codes

To ensure that the QR codes can be scanned reliably worldwide, the following points should be observed:

Size & legibility

  • The recommended minimum size is 1 cm x 1 cm (ISO standard 18004).
  • A QR code that is too small cannot be recognized by some scanners.

Contrast & padding

  • A high contrast between code and background improves scannability.
  • Dark QR codes on a light background are ideal, as some scanners do not recognize light codes on a dark background.
  • The QR code requires a free margin (padding), at least 1/8 of the code size, to ensure reliable recognition.

Print material & surface

  • Smooth surfaces allow smaller QR codes, while rough or uneven materials require larger codes.
  • Shiny materials can create reflections that make scanning more difficult.

Printing method & color selection

  • Flexographic printing is less precise - larger QR codes are required to avoid blurring.
  • Lithography and gravure printing enable more precise, even smaller QR codes.
  • A minimum contrast ratio of 4:1 between code and background is recommended.

Error correction & logo integration

  • The QR codes have an error correction function that compensates for slight damage.
  • There are four levels (L, M, Q, H), whereby level H can reconstruct up to 30 % of the code.
  • Logos or design elements in the QR code reduce the error correction - which is why we at E-Label.online do not use them to ensure optimum readability.

Please test the new QR codes with your print shop before using them on a large scale.

4 Additional files for the SHORT QR code
4 Additional files for the SHORT QR code
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