QR code templates for manufacturers and products.

What to print

• 01

  Product manuals and boxes

  A setup-guide code on the box or the product opens the current manual, and a video for the step people get wrong.

• 02

  Warranty and registration cards

  A register code on the card collects the purchase while the box is still open.

• 03

  Rating plates and parts

  A code on the plate links to the datasheet, and a code on a spare part to where it can be bought.

• 04

  Trade shows and unboxing

  A deck code on the stand for the brochure people ask for, and an unboxing video code inside the lid.

Before you print

1. 01

   Use GS1 where the retail chain needs it

   A GS1 Digital Link code carries the product number a till reads and a page a shopper opens. Use the GS1 type for packs sold in shops.

2. 02

   Plan for the life of the product

   A product is used for years. A dynamic code lets the manual and the support page change under a plate that cannot be reprinted.

3. 03

   Etch or print for durability

   On metal plates, use an engraved or laser-marked code with strong contrast, and test it after the finish is applied.

Questions

Is a QR code the same as a GS1 code?

A GS1 Digital Link code is a QR code with a standard structure for the product number. It suits packs; a plain code suits manuals.

Can the manual change after the product ships?

Yes, with a dynamic code. The page or file behind it can be replaced and the product keeps the same code.

How small can a code on a part be?

The size tool shows the smallest code that still scans for your print method. Smaller parts need simpler shapes and high contrast.