The Bar Code Generator is located under Inventory, Printer Reports, Bar Code Labels.
Common barcodes started appearing on grocery shelves in the early 1970s as the UPC code to automate the process of identifying grocery items. Today, barcodes are just about everywhere and are used for identification in almost all types of business. When barcodes are implemented in business processes, procedures can be automated to increase productivity and reduce human error. Bar Coding should be used when ever there is a need to accurately identify or track something.
The type of bar code to use for a particular situation depends upon: (1) the implementation; (2) the data you need to encode in the bar code and (3) how you wish to print the bar code. There are several different types of bar code standards for different purposes - these are called symbologies. Each type of symbology (or bar code type) is a standard that defines the printed symbol and how a device such as a bar code scanner reads and decodes the printed symbol.
BCSS defaults to UPC-A (11 characters) or UPC-E (for narrower bar code). UPC-A and UPC-E are used for items for sale in the USA and Canada.
Use 1" x 2-5/8" labels, 3 across and 10 down on a sheet, Avery #5160 (laser), #8460 (ink/bubble jet), #4144 (dot matrix). (Note regarding dot matrix - The ribbon must be kept fresh to print readable barcodes.)
Price and item number, item description and bar code number are printed on the bar code label.
There are two basic scanner styles - cord (tethered) and cordless.
Tethered
Recommended: Unitech MS210 Bar Code Reader - $208 (with Hands-Free Stand)
Cordless
Recommended: Datalogic M100 Bar Code Reader - $725
Scanners are shipped (free within the continental U.S.) with all necessary cords, cables and manuals. There is a 30-day replacement guarantee and a 3-year warranty
(Unitech) or 5-year warranty (Datalogic). Shipment is by FedX ground. Faster delivery and delivery outside the continental U.S. are available. Please contact customer support at sales@bestconsignmentshopsoftware.com or 901-837-9155.
