QR Codes

SimplePrint supports QR codes with multiple data types for linking to websites, sharing contact information, and encoding custom data.

QR Code Types

Supported Data Types

Creating QR Codes

In Template Designer

1. Add a new element
2. Select type: QR Code
3. Choose data type
4. Enter content or placeholder
5. Set size and position

QR Code Properties

Data Types in Detail

URL

Link to product pages or tracking:

Type: URL
Content: https://example.com/product/{{product.code}}

Text

Plain information:

Type: Text
Content: {{product.name}} - {{product.code}}

Email

Quick email composition:

Type: Email
Address: [email protected]
Subject: Order inquiry - {{product.code}}

Phone

Click-to-call functionality:

Type: Phone
Number: +358401234567

WiFi

Network connection sharing:

Type: WiFi
SSID: GuestNetwork
Password: welcome123
Security: WPA

vCard

Contact information:

Type: vCard
Name: Company Name
Phone: +358401234567
Email: [email protected]
Address: Street 123, City

Geolocation

Physical location:

Type: Geo
Latitude: 60.1699
Longitude: 24.9384

Sizing Guidelines

Size Recommendations

Minimum Sizes

For reliable scanning:

• Mobile phones: Minimum 15mm
• Industrial scanners: Minimum 10mm
• Poor lighting: Increase by 20%

Positioning

Common Placements

Spacing

• Keep 3mm clear margin around QR code
• Avoid overlapping with other elements
• Ensure good contrast with background

Dynamic Content

Using Placeholders

Build URLs dynamically:

https://track.example.com/{{lot.number}}
https://product.example.com/{{product.code}}

Multiple Fields

Combine product information:

Product: {{product.name}}
Code: {{product.code}}
Lot: {{lot.number}}

Use Cases

Product Information

Link to detailed specs:

• Product manual
• Warranty registration
• Nutritional information
• Safety data sheets

Tracking

Enable shipment tracking:

• Package tracking URL
• Delivery confirmation
• Chain of custody

Marketing

Customer engagement:

• Product registration
• Promotional offers
• Social media links
• Customer feedback

Best Practices

Design Guidelines

• Use sufficient size for scan conditions
• Maintain clear quiet zone
• Test with target devices
• Consider printing resolution

Content Guidelines

• Keep URLs short when possible
• Use URL shorteners for long links
• Verify links are accessible
• Update endpoints as needed