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Print resolution Barcodes require clarity in order to be scanned and read. The barcode symbology is comprised of a series of bar of different widths. When buying a thermal barcode label printer, you should consider the print resolution, which can range from 203 dots per inch (dpi), 300 dpi or even 600 dpi for special applications. The higher the number of dots per inch, the finer the resolution. A barcode printed at 200 dpi is not going to be as clear as one printed at 300 dpi, which imprints over 200 percent more dpi. The difference in cost between 203 and 300 dpi is nominal. If your barcodes are large enough, 203 dpi is fine. But if you’re using a thermal barcode label printer to produce high density bar codes, 2D barcodes, fine fonts, or detailed graphics, consider choosing a higher resolution printer.