Types of Barcodes
DateCodeGenie® allows two types of barcodes to print on labels for items. Both types of barcodes have specific supported formats.
Fixed
A set number of digits that will print a barcode on a label that:
- Never change
- Are assigned to an item in the portal and your POS system to identify the retail price of the item
- Can be generated in the portal for the item
- Use the correct logarithmic formula based on the format used
- Uses one of the below supported formats:
- 12 digits (UPC-A)
- 13 digits (EAN-13)
- 14 digits (ITF-14 )
- Generate several fixed barcodes at one time.
Variable
A unique barcode that can change dynamically depending on the entered information. The product lookup number (PLU) and price are embedded within the barcode:
- Changes based on the weight, entered amount of item, or retail price of the item.
Use Scale
- Require a PLU SLU and price per unit assigned to an item in the portal and your POS system to identify the item
- Requires the scale accessory, see Print Barcode Labels with Embedded Price Based on Weight
- May require manual input for the amount of the item the label is printed for. See Print Barcode Labels with Embedded Price by Item Amount
- Is generated and previews on the app to print on each label
Use one of the below supported formats:
Weight = 01.68
PLU/SLU = 99999
Price per Unit = 2.20
Retail Price = 2.25
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12 digit retail price - Using Scale
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13 digit retail price - Using Scale
- 13 digit retail price (EAN-13) - Using Scale
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12 digit weight - Using Scale
Use Retail Price
- Require a PLU SLU and retail price assigned to an item in the portal and your POS system to identify the item, see Print Barcode Labels with Embedded Price
- Is generated and previews on the app to print on each label
- Use one of the below supported formats:
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12 digit retail price - Using Retail price
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13 digit retail price - Using Retail price
- 13 digit retail price - Using Retail price
Warning
Barcodes must use one of the types and formats supported in order to print correctly on your labels.
