Jumpy Guy
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| posted on 10/1/06 at 10:15 AM |
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Anyone know about barcodes?
At work we scan barcodes all the time, so I understand how that works, but -
how do i create and print barcodes? is there freeware that does this?
I also know that there are different formats.......
I have googled, but most of the stuff that comes up is looking for money!!
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flak monkey
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| posted on 10/1/06 at 10:31 AM |
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I have one to create 3of9 barcodes, hopefully it will attach.
You need to unzip the files into your fonts folder (should be in your windows directory somewhere).
Then just open word, type in what you want, then change the font to the barcode one.
David 
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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MikeR
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| posted on 10/1/06 at 11:19 AM |
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The first question has to be, what sort of bar code do you want to create?
there are loads of different formats, 3of9, ean 13, ean 8, errm, can't remember any more its been a while since i did this.
Once we know what, we can find a shareware / freeware bar code printer. Often the easiest way is to get a font for excel.
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RoadkillUK
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| posted on 10/1/06 at 12:50 PM |
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HERE is a site that I use at work. We only use simple barcodes and if I need a replacement
or duplicate for any reason, I use this site as it's quicker than the software
HTH.
nowt in't edit, just tidied
[Edited on 10/1/06 by RoadkillUK]
Roadkill - Lee
www.bradford7.co.uk
Latest Picture (14 Sept 2014)
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Jumpy Guy
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| posted on 11/1/06 at 02:35 PM |
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thanks so far!!
OK- I used the free 3 of 9 font, but i cant scan them if i do a direct conversion- it looks like i should be adding some header/footer data added....
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02GF74
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| posted on 11/1/06 at 02:54 PM |
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I can talk to you about i2of5 if you want. The barcodes on goods in the shop are ean so if that is what you are scanning, you scanner may not
recognise 3or9 (or whaterver it is you printed).
there are also these new fangled 2-Dimensional barcodes; you see them on UP parcles and others.
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Jumpy Guy
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| posted on 11/1/06 at 03:03 PM |
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i have tested it on another 3 of 9 barcode, and my scanner works ok.
when i generate my own, it doesnt work. I'm doing a straight character for character conversion.
I just worked out that i need to add one chracter before, and one after the data.
But i cant work out what characters!!!
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timf
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| posted on 11/1/06 at 03:14 PM |
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as the text file in the zip says use a *
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Jumpy Guy
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| posted on 11/1/06 at 03:14 PM |
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Ha! just got it! 3 of 9 puts a '*' as a header and footer...
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