Print Barcode Labels by Quantity
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Use variable barcodes to generate a barcode containing the retail price based on quantity. Staff will enter the item quantity while printing on the app, which generates a barcode with the calculated retail price per unit to be scanned by your POS system.
Use for menu items where price depends on quantity.
NOTE
This barcode format can also be used in conjunction with menu items that use a Unit of Measure of Pounds, Kilograms, Ounces, or Grams and will use the weight data from the scale for the embedded price. See Print Labels with Embedded Price Based on Weight
There are two parts required for setup. Once completed, you can print labels on the app:
1. Set Up Menu Item
1. Log in to the portal at www.datecodegenie.com using the recommended browser. See Supported Internet Browser for Portal Access
2. Click the Menu Items tab on the side bar.
3. Click the edit button (pencil icon) for a menu item or create a new item, see Manage Menu Items
4. Add to the menu item:
- PLU SLU – Enter a valid PLU for menu item
- Retail Price Per Unit – Set price per unit
- Unit of Measure – Select Each
5. Click Save Changes.
2. Add Barcode to Printer Profile
1. Click on the Printer Profile tab on the side bar.
2. Click the edit button (pencil icon) from a Printer Profile to edit, or add new Printer Profile. See Manage Printer Profiles.
3. Scroll down and click Layout Designer.
4. Add the Variable Barcode feature under the Dynamic Field group.
5. Set the Barcode Type to a price barcode using retail price per unit, based on which format is needed for your POS system, Variable Barcodes for Price
6. Click Save Changes.
Print Labels on the App
1. Log in to the app.
2. Tap the menu item
3. Select the label type.
4. Enter the required Unit Count for the quantity of menu items.
5. Tap the print copy box and enter number of labels to print.
6. Tap the print button (printer icon).
The label will print with:
- Calculated total price (quantity x unit price)
- Barcode containing PLU and total price
