A label printing company receives an artwork file from a client. The client placed a raster QR code from a free website onto their Illustrator label. The print resolution is 1200 DPI. The raster QR code is 300 DPI.
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"My QR code won't scan on an iPhone." Solution: Ensure you haven't changed the "Module Width" (the size of each tiny square). The minimum for QR is 0.3mm. Also, ensure you have a 4-module quiet zone (white space) around the QR code. Softmatic’s "Add Quiet Zone" checkbox enforces this even if your layout graphic intrudes.
The technician uses Softmatic. They open the client’s file, delete the raster image, and use the extension to generate a native vector QR code using the exact same URL in 3 seconds. The vector code prints cleanly. The job ships on time.
Stop pasting screenshots of barcodes into your designs. Go native. Go vector. Go Softmatic. Disclaimer: Softmatic is a third-party product not affiliated with Adobe Inc. Always verify barcode specifications with your retailer (Target, Walmart, Amazon) before mass printing.
