Defining Your Barcode Labels
How Many Bar Code Lables Are Included?
The Entry Level includes two default labels. If you need other labels, please contact us for a quote. Both Basic and Advanced allow you to define as many labels as required.
You Don't Need To Read This Section - We'll Do Everything For Your
We don't expect any clients to learn how to code barcode lables, so just work with your DesignSmart Project Manager to let them know what you need, and they'll take care of it.
If you are one of those people who enjoy technical challenges, then be our guest and read on!
Defining Your Barcode Labels
One of your first steps to start printing labels will be to define the labels you will be printing.. You can do this by going to your System Settings > Inventory > Bar Coding.
- Click "Create New Label".
- Label Name - Enter the name that will identify this label. Examples, "Warehouse", "Showroom".
- Label Type - You will need to select from one of three options: Pass Through, Stock, or Location.
- Next UPC - You can ignore this field unless instructed otherwise.
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Label Format - The code that goes into this field is the ZPL code which is complicated. You are not expected to know how to enter this code. DesignSmart technical support staff will assist you with this. What is important for you to do is to define the size and what information goes on each label and provide that information to your DIS support person. (If you are interested in learning how to do the coding for the label, you can read this article ZPL Programming Guide and practice developing your own label format here.)
- Label Setup - This field is optional. You can use it when you would like to leave something specific about printing labels.
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Merge Variables - this is a of fields that are available for any barcode label.
Testing Labels
Example of a pass-through label