Can I print barcodes on colored or textured materials?

Yes, as long as the barcode keeps strong contrast. Most scanners read with red light, so bar and background color choices matter more than the material itself.

• Best combo: dark bars on a light background.
• Avoid for bars: red, orange, and yellow, since red-light scanners struggle to see them.
• Texture: fine as long as it does not distort the crisp edges of the bars.
• Finish: matte scans more reliably than high gloss because it cuts scanner glare.