Adding a Barcode Object

You can create labels that include barcodes based on many formats or types. You can choose from Code 39 (also called "Code 3 of 9"), Code 128, Interleaved 2 of 5, UPC, EAN, UCC/EAN 128, ITF-14, Codabar, PLANET, POSTNET, GS1 DataMatrix, Intelligent Mail®, and PDF417 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 online.

To add a barcode

  1. Select Barcode from the Add list.

    A new barcode object is added to your label. By default, the barcode type is Code 128 Auto.

  2. Select the barcode type and enter the data in the properties pane.
  3. Optionally, choose to show the barcode text above or below the barcode.

  4. Change the size of the barcode in the Layout properties.

If you choose to show the barcode text, you can position the text above or below the barcode. And, you can select the font, size, and style of the text.
The barcode object size on the label.
Horizontal alignment of the barcode within the object.
Rotation of the barcode within the object.
Applies to D1 labels only. Sets the amount of space between the edge of the barcode and the border of the object.

See Also

Adding a QR Code Object

Adjusting Print Quality

Selecting Objects

Aligning Objects

Arranging Objects

Resizing Objects