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February 27, 2025

Label Inspection System: Check labels automatically as you print them.



Are your products rejected from retailers due to poorly printed labels?
Are you still manually checking hundreds or thousands of labels a day for quality?

Zincode’s label inspection system is a compact solution with linescan camera mounted in front of a printer to ensure every label printed is inspection even before it is pasted on the product, no more throwing away thousands of labels after finding defects such as ribbon wrinkle, printhead issues line missing, dirt on label, label alignment etc. By verifying barcodes to GS1 standards, it is internationally recognized and improves supply chain efficiency and traceability.

Impact of badly printed labels when it is not detected timely
1 GS1 barcodes can’t be scanned, reject, and fined from retailers due to inventory supply chain issue, slowing down operations
2)  customer confusion on brand authenticity
3) Reprinting and replacement cost – time consuming and creates unnecessary wastages



Label Inspection System Key features and benefits

·       Reduced Inspection Costs: Automate label verification and eliminate the need for manual checks, saving both time and labor costs, while improving accuracy and consistency.

·       Prevent Defects Before They Become Problems: Catch issues like print errors and dirt before they lead to costly rework or returns.

·       Ensure Consistent Quality: Guarantee that all labels meet rigorous quality standards, leading to higher customer satisfaction and fewer rejections.

·       Minimize Rework: Catch errors before labels are applied, preventing reprints or reapplications, and optimizing your production line.

·       Control Waste: Reduce material waste by catching defective labels early in the process, resulting in less discard and lower overall production costs.

·       Mitigate Compliance Risks: Ensure your labels meet GS1 barcode standards to avoid compliance issues, penalties, and delays in your supply chain.

  • Digitization: Transform your label inspection process through digital automation, providing real-time data, analytics, and insights that enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and increase production efficiency.

With the Zincode Label Inspection System, take a proactive approach to prevent the need to discard large quantities of labels after defects are discovered. Say goodbye to manual inspections and costly label defects. Improve product quality, traceability, and customer satisfaction with a smart, automated solution that adapts to your production needs.