--- title: Four Important Things to Know About GS1-128 Labels description: To help you handle it, here are four important things to know about GS1-128 labels. Call it the Starter Guide to Labels from eZCom. image: https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hubfs/crackandpeel.jpg --- [![eZCom Software](https://blog.ezcomsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Ezcomsoftware_july2022/images/eZCom-Logo.png?width=300&name=eZCom-Logo.png "eZCom Software")](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/) - Solutions - [EDI Software: Lingo](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-software-lingo/) - [D2C / Drop Ship](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/d2c/) - [Integrations](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/) - [RESTful API](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/api/) - Connections - [Trading Partners](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/trading-partners/) - [Integrations](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/integrations/) - About - [Why eZCom](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/why-ezcom/#top) - [Testimonials](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/our-reviews/) - [Awards](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/awards/) - [Partnerships](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/partners/) - Resources - [Resources Home](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/articles/) - [Case Studies](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/case-studies/) - [What is EDI](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-101/) - [FAQs](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/faq/) - [EDI Documents](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/edi-documents-and-transactions/) - [GS1 FAQ](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/gs1-faq/) - [In-House Vs. 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This allows the shipment to easily be processed, getting the goods into the retail environment quickly.  The GS1-128 is the essential link to your item as it moves through the supply chain.  Our award-winning EDI platform, Lingo, can create a serialized number when a carton is packed. When the label is printed, Lingo turns that number into a bar code. When a trading partner receives the carton, they scan the barcode, which will match the information transmitted on the Advanced Shipping Notice (ASN) that corresponds to the shipment.  When creating GS1-128 labels, your [GS1 Company Prefix](https://my.gs1us.org/product/1024/gs1-company-prefix) is used in order to identify the contents of the carton as coming from your company.  This is the same prefix that you use for the UPCs that are assigned to each of your products. When using our Lingo platform to create your GS1-128 labels, you have the option to create hundreds of labels at one time using the Batch Processing feature. **Want to dive deeper into the GS1-128? Check out these** [**GS1 FAQs**](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/gs1-faq/)**.** ## 2. GS1-128 Label Printing Options When it comes to [printing GS1-128 labels, you have a few options](https://www.ezcomsoftware.com/labels-gs1-128/).   ### Print the labels yourself Lingo allows you to print your labels on-demand, using a laser or thermal printer. The result is a high quality, durable image, whether you are printing a few labels or hundreds of them. ### Create a PDF for warehouse production With software like Lingo, you can create a PDF version of your labels and route them directly to your warehouse. They take it from there. ### eZCom Services We print GS1-128 labels for our customers at our headquarters. This can be done easily through the Lingo platform by selecting the ASNs you need labels printed for, and then placing the order in just a few clicks. We’ll then ship the GS1-128 labels to you via UPS, FedEx or USPS. ## 3. Understanding Different Types of Labels There are a few different kinds of labels, each with their own benefits.  ### Paired Labels  With paired labels, GS1-128 and shipping labels are printed consecutively. That means you are not wasting your time matching the two labels when affixing them to your cartons. When you are printing hundreds or even thousands of labels, this is important. ### Crack and Peel Crack and Peel is a packing slip that also has a parcel label on the same print out, separated by a perforation. Simply place the packing slip inside the carton, and adhere the shipping label portion to the outside. Available for certain retailers, this solution will not only help you dramatically reduce errors, but save time as well. ## 4. 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