Tag Printing & Engraving
Artwork Guide
A guide to artwork specifications for your order with NapTags.
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Additional Artwork Information
CORNERS, FONTS & SHAPES: Please Contact Us or Request a Quote for pricing for additional corners, shapes, fonts or other options that are not listed on product Shop pages.
LOGOS & ARTWORK: We can add your logo or use your artwork if it is provided in an acceptable format. These include:
- Illustrator eps or ai file (vector image) with text converted to outlines
- CorelDraw cdr files
- High Res PDF (300 dpi)
- Other art file types may incur an additional processing fee. Contact us for details.
Art files can be uploaded during Check Out or sent via email to info@napindgroup.com
Digital Proofs: We can email you a proof upon request. Orders that are basic letters and/or numbers or are submitted with acceptable vector art, will receive a free digital proof including 1 additional revised proof. After 2 proofs, a proof fee will be charged according to the fees listed on the Proof Page. A $50.00 Art Fee will be charged for any orders that are cancelled after a proof is created.
Color Matching: $50.00
Note: Nap’s reserves the right to decline orders that use offensive language.
Engraving: Engraving costs are based on basic text and number engraving. Some logos and/or graphics can require additional engraving time which will affect the final price. Please call for detailed pricing on engraving logos and/or graphics.
Types of Barcodes
Whether you need barcodes on metal, plastic or vinyl tags, we can create the right barcode or QR code for your application.
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Code 39 Barcodes
(aka USS Code 39, Code 3/9, Code 3 of 9, USD-3, Alpha39)
The first alpha-numeric symbology that originally encoded 39 characters (now 43) including uppercase letters (A – Z), digits (0 – 9) and a few special characters like the $ sign.
The entire ASCII character set can be encoded using Code 39’s Full ASCII mode.
The bar code does not contain a check digit but is considered self-checking because a single erroneously decoded bar can not generate another valid character. The code has very low data density compared to other 1D codes which does not make it feasible for small space applications.
Code 128 Barcodes
This is a very high density alphanumeric bar code. The symbol can be as long as necessary to store the encoded data.
It is designed to encode all 128 ASCII characters, and will use the least amount of space for data of 6 characters or more of any 1-D symbology. Each data character encoded in a Code 128 symbol is made up of 11 black or white modules. The stop character, however,is made up of 13 modules. Three bars and three spaces are formed out of these 11 modules.
Bar and spaces can vary between 1 and 4 modules wide. The symbol includes a quiet zone (10 x-dimensions), a start character, the encoded data, a check character, the stop character, and a trailing quiet zone (10 x-dimensions). For optimum hand-scanning with a contact reader, the quiet zone should be at least 0.25 inches.
QR Codes
(aka Quick Response Codes)
A 2D matrix symbology originally created in Japan for fast scanning and high-capacity encoding. QR codes can store numeric, alphanumeric, byte/binary, and Kanji characters, with error correction capability that allows the code to still be read even if partially damaged.
They are widely used in marketing, product labeling, and mobile applications because smartphones can scan them easily. QR codes can encode URLs, text, or structured data such as contact information. Multiple size versions exist, with higher versions capable of encoding thousands of characters.
The distinctive square pattern with finder marks in three corners ensures high-speed readability at any angle, making them ideal for consumer-facing or high-volume scanning environments.
Data Matrix Codes
(aka ECC 200, Data Matrix ECC)
A 2D matrix barcode designed for extremely compact, high-density data encoding. Data Matrix codes can store up to 2,335 alphanumeric characters or 3,116 numeric digits within a small footprint, making them well-suited for tiny items or limited marking space.
They feature built-in Reed-Solomon error correction (ECC 200 standard), allowing accurate decoding even when up to 30% of the symbol is damaged. Data Matrix codes are commonly used in electronics, aerospace, medical devices, and direct part marking where space is constrained and high reliability is required.
The solid “L-shaped” finder pattern and alternating dotted borders enable scanners to quickly locate and read the code from any angle, ensuring consistent performance in industrial and commercial applications.