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      How do I create my own QR or Barcode labels?

      In this article, learn how to use BarTender to create QR/Barcode labels that reflect the job and product type information in your Idencia system.

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      Overview

      This article will explain how to use the BarTender label making software to create serialized barcode labels for your products. 

      Topics will include:

      Setup
      Design

      THE SETUP

        1. Select the New Document Icon
          1 A
          • You have the option of creating a Blank Template or start from an Existing BarTender Document
          • In this scenario we will be selecting a Blank Template
            1 B
          • Next
        2. Printer Selection
          • The wizard automatically selects the last printer used, but as this will be for a Barcode Label, you will need to select a Laser Jet Printer.
            2
          • Next
        3. Stock Selection
          • Here is where you are going to determine the stock properties.
            • You have the option of choosing between Specify Custom Settings or Use a Predefined Stock
            • If you select the Predefined Stock, it presents you with a list of different options by category. One more well know is Avery products. From there you can choose the specific type if desired.
            • In this scenario, we will be selecting the Specify Custom Settings
              3
          • Next
        4. Page Size
          • In this scenario, we will be working with an A4 size and the orientation will be Portrait.
            • If your pages have more/less labels than shown, you will have the opportunity to change that in a later step.
              Page Type
          • Next
        5. Printed Item Shape
          • Here you can choose the shape of the individual label.
          • In this scenario, we will be using the Rounded Rectangle.
            5
          • Next
        6. Margins
          • Here you can choose the Margins for the page.
            • The margins were automatically filled in; however, you will most likely need to measure the page and enter the margins accordingly.
              6
          • Next
        7. Rows and Columns
          • Here you can choose the number of Rows and Columns for the page.
            • The number of rows and columns were already filled in; however, you might need to change them to match the page.
              7
          • Next
        8. Template Size
          • Here you can set the Template Size and the Gap/Pitch
            • The Template Size refers to the dimensions of the individual label.
            • The Gap/Pitch refers to any spaces between the labels.
          • In this scenario, we will be keeping the values that were automatically filled in; however, you might need to change them to match the page.
            8
          • Next
        9. Printing Order
          • Here you will determine the Printing Order.
            • This will correlate with the serialization of the numbers on the Barcode Label.
              • You can determine the corner in which to start and the direction it takes.
              • You can also choose to select the position when you are ready to print.
          • In this scenario, we will be keeping the order as shown in the preview.
            9
          • Next
        10. Template Background
          • Here you have the option of choosing a Background for the label.
          • In this scenario, we will not choose to have any background.
            10
          • Next
        11. Finish!
          • Final review of your document.
            11
          • Finish
        1. New Document
          • You now have the setup for your label and can begin designing!
            12

      THE DESIGN

      1. Creating the Barcode
        • Select the Barcode icon in the toolbar.
          13 A
          • Here you can see some of the recently used ones, but you will select the More Barcodes
        • This shows an entire list of Barcode Types for several purposes.
          14 A
          • In this scenario, we will be choosing the standard Code 128
            • Click Select
        • Click anywhere on the design area to add the barcode
          15 A

      2. Editing the Barcode
        • Right click on the Barcode
        • Select Properties
          16 A

        • Here is where you can make changes to your Barcode
          • Barcode 1
            18 A
            • You can change the Object Name and make any comments if desired
          • Symbology and Size
            19 A
            • You can change the Barcode Type, change the dimensions as well as choose a color
          • Human Readable
            20 A
            • This relates to the text display with the barcode Ex: 12345678
            • You can change the visibility, placement and alignment
          • Font
            21 A
            • You can change the Font Type, Style and Size
              • Please note that some types are not compatible with all printers
          • Text Format
            22 A
            • You can change the Format of the text; single line or paragraph and their relating options
          • Border
            23 C
            • You can add and format a Border for your barcode
          • Position
            24 A
            • You can change the Position of the barcode on the label
              • The Position can also be moved manually when selected
          • Data Sources
            25 A
            • This explains how to connect an Excel Sheet or other outside source to import your Human Readable/Serial Number
          • Barcode: Data Source
            26 A
            • You can change the Text of the barcode; here it has been changed to: TestBarcode2021
          • Barcode: Data Type
            27 A
            • You can change the Type of barcode; text, date, number, currency, etc.
          • Barcode: Transforms
            28 A
            • You can apply certain Requirements to your barcode;  filters, truncation, serialization, etc.

            29 A
            • Example: Incrementation of 1 for Alphabetic and/or Numeric

      2. Adding a Textbox
        • Select the Text icon in the Toolbar
          30 A

        • You can choose any of the options listed; we are going to choose a Single Line Textbox
          31 A
        • Click anywhere on the design area to add the Textbox
          32 A

        • Edit the text to change it
          32 B

      3. Adding a Picture
        • Select the Picture icon in the Toolbar
          33 A

        • Select where to insert the picture from; we will be choosing 'Insert from File...'34 A

        • Click anywhere on the design area to add the Picture
          35 A

        • You can change the size and location by manually moving the picture within the design area
          36 A
        • Done!

      All that's left is to start printing