Adding a Barcode Object

In addition to Intelligent Mail barcodes for addresses, you can also create labels that include barcodes based on many other barcode formats or types. You can choose from Code 39Code 39 (also called "Code 3 of 9") can represent the capital letters A through Z, the numbers 0 to 9, the space character, and certain symbols. The name "3 of 9" results from the convention that 3 of the nine elements used in the code are wide. (also called "Code 3 of 9"), Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5Interleaved 2 of 5 requires between 2 and 30 numbers. This code requires numeric information only and an even number of digits., UPCUniversal Product Code (UPC) is commonly used to identify retail products sold in stores in the United States., EANEuropean Article Numbering (EAN) is used for products that are made or marketed outside the United States., UCC/EAN 128UCC/EAN 128 is used instead of EAN 8/EAN 13 when additional information needs to be encoded., ITF-14ITF-14 is similar to Interleaved 2 of 5, but requires 14 characters. This barcode is printed in a larger size, surrounded by a bounding box, and is typically used in warehouse applications., CodabarCodabar is commonly used to represent mathematical and financial figures because it can contain the digits 0 through 9, plus (+) and minus (-) signs, as well as decimal points. This code can also contain punctuation characters, including the forward slash (/), dollar sign ($), and colon (:)., QRQuick Response code; a type of matrix barcode (or two-dimensional code) that has become popular due to its fast readability and large storage capacity compared to standard UPC barcodes., and PDF417A stacked, linear barcode symbol format used in a variety of applications, primarily transport, identification cards, and inventory management. barcode types.

• This documentation assumes that you already understand the differences between barcode types and have a plan in place to incorporate barcodes into your organization. If you need to learn more about barcodes, many excellent How-To books are available at local libraries and book stores.

You can add barcodes that display a fixedAlways print text, address, or barcode as shown. The data does not change. piece of information or you can link a barcode to another piece of information on the label. You can link a barcode to a Counter, Text, or Address objectEach piece of information on a label is a separate object. so that the barcode reflects the contents of that object.

For example, if you link a Text object that contains a part number to a barcode designed to encode the part number, the barcode will encode the number entered in the Text object. If you change the part number in the Text object, the barcode will automatically update to reflect the change.

• Not all QR code scanners are the same. Verify that the QR code you are creating will work with the QR code scanners you expect to be used to scan the barcode.

To add a barcode

1. Select the Insert tab.

2. Double-click  Barcode.

   A new Barcode object is added to your label. By default, the object contains a Code 39 barcode with fixed data.

3. Right-click the object, and then choose Properties.
4. Make any desired changes in the Barcode Object Properties dialog box, and then click OK.
5. Move and resize the object as necessary.

• To resize an object, select the object and drag a handle on the bounding box.

Barcode Object Properties

QR Code Properties

Barcode type	Select the type of barcode to add to your label.
Data	Select the type of data you want to use to create the barcode: Text - All characters accepted. Phone number - Valid phone number. Email - Valid email address; Subject field is not required. SMS text message - Valid phone number; Text field is required. Vcard - First Name and Address fields are required. Web page - Valid URL.
Alignment	Left - Left align the barcode within the object. Center - Center the barcode within the object. Right - Right align the barcode within the object.
Barcode size	Select a size for your barcode. Make sure that the barcode size you choose will work with your application. For best results on D1 tape labels, select Medium or Large.

PDF417 Properties

Barcode type	Select the type of barcode to add to your label.
Data	Enter the text you want to use to create the barcode.
Alignment	Left - Left align the barcode within the object. Center - Center the barcode within the object. Right - Right align the barcode within the object.
Barcode size	Select a size for your barcode. Make sure that the barcode size you choose will work with your application. For best results on D1 tape labels, select Medium or Large.

See Also

Aligning Objects

Resizing Objects

Rotating Objects

About Barcode Types