Barcode labels specifications for seed and herbarium in germplasm conservation.

1. Barcode Labels Specifications for
seed and herbarium
Barcode Labels Specifications for Seed and Herbarium
Components Description and Pics
Label
Type of print: Thermal transfer
Type of Material: Synthetic of Polyester
Thickness label: 90 microns
Type of the adhesive:: Permanent
Rolls: 5000 labels per roll
Sizes: 3.30 x 3.50 cm, Radius Corners: 2.00 mm, Columns: 3
Cost: One thousand per $14 US dollars

2. Label
Provider
ETICOM 500: http://www.eticom500.net/ (Lima-Peru)
Ribbon
Manufacture: Zebra
Local Provider: http://www.dms.com.pe/ (Lima-Peru)
Type of Ribbon: Resin
Model: Zebra 5095 Performance
Cost per roll: 50 USD
Description: For use with Zebra thermal transfer printers. Provides
outstanding barcode print quality.
Chemical resistant when printed on synthetic label stocks. Smear- and
scratch-resistant,
this ribbon offers excellent staying power and durability in harsh
environments.
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/supplies/ribbons.html

3. Printer
Manufacture: Zebra
Local Provider: http://www.dms.com.pe/ (Lima-Peru)
Model: Zebra ZT410 of 203 DPI
Cost: 1100 USD
https://www.zebra.com/us/en/products/printers/industrial/zt400-
series.html
Barcode
Barcode Symbology: Data Matrix, used for seeds.

4. Related
Presentations
Link
CIP Genebank IT
Overview
http://www.slideshare.net/edwinrojas507/workshop-2016-
genebank-it-overview
Barcode KIT
Components
http://www.slideshare.net/edwinrojas507/workshop-2016-
genebank-it-barcode-kit
Programing
Language Thermal
Printing
http://www.slideshare.net/edwinrojas507/workshop-2016-
genebank-it-print-barcode

5. Contact reference: Edwin Rojas (IT Specialist, e.rojas@cgiar.org ), Dave Ellis
(Genebank Manager, d.ellis@cgiar.org )