(This feature is available in PPSS Diamond and 24karat.)

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Bar-Code Type

The type of bar code to use for a particular situation depends upon: (1) the implementation; (2) the data to encode in the bar code and (3) how the bar code is to be printed. 'Symbologies' are different types of bar-code standards for different purposes. 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.

PPSS defaults to UPC-A (11 characters). UPC-E may be selected for a narrower bar code (7 characters). UPC-A and UPC-E are used for items for sale in the USA and Canada.

Activating Inventory Items for Bar Coding

Items in inventory must be 'activated' for bar coding. Bar codes will not print for items that do not have assigned bar codes or that have a quantity of zero.

After entering new inventory, go to the Inventory Work Area and select 'Assign Bar Codes' in Quick Links:

PPSS will skip items with valid bar codes and assign bar codes only to items without bar codes.

In version 5.1.5544 and after, it is no longer necessary to manually assign bar codes after entering items using the New-Inventory Screen. The 'Assign Bar Codes' function remains under Inventory on the Main Menu. The 'Assign Bar Codes Button' has been replaced with 'Apply Discounts'.

Scanner Settings

PPSS reads 7-digit (UPC-E) and 11-digit (UPC-A) bar codes. When setting up the scanner, scan these bar codes for UPC-E and UPC-A:

     

Some bar codes may have 12 digits with the 12th digit being a 'check digit'. PPSS treats 12-digit codes as 'invalid' so when setting up the scanner, put the scanner in Program Mode and scan this code to 'turn the check digit off' or 'cut check digit':

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