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Code 39:
If a Code 39 barcode scan is detected by the
application, a lookup will be performed on the Item
Name/Number in the item catalog. If a match is
found, the item description and price will be
automatically inserted into the sales or service
work order. If a match is not found, the
system will sound an alarm and notify the user on
the screen.
UPC:
To enable UPC, the
QuickBooks®
file must have a custom field established in Items,
called "UPC". This field must then
be filled with the complete UPC number of that
item. If a UPC barcode scan is
detected by the application, a lookup will be
performed on the UPC number to a cross reference table
that the application automatically produces, then a
lookup on Item Name/Number in the item
catalog. If a match is found, the item
description and price will be automatically inserted
into the sales or service work order. If a
match is not found, the system will sound an alarm
and notify the user on the screen. Using SDIO
Scanning with the Slip Printer: Because of the
height of the scanner, it blocks the paper path
slightly on the printer. To eliminate paper
jams, the paper must be advanced manually following
each receipt print. To advance the paper, push
the paper advance button on the bottom left front of
the printer momentarily. The paper will move
forward slightly; then manually smooth it forward so it will
clear the scanner when the next receipt is printed. Laser
vs. SDIO Scanner: The 1800 and 1550 scanners
from Symbol® Technologies utilize a laser
scanning method, and the SDIO scanner from Socket uses a CCD
scanner method. The Laser scanner provides its
own light to illuminate the barcode, while the CCD
scanner relies on ambient room light. In a
bright, well-lit room like an office or showroom,
the systems will be almost identical in
performance. But CCD scanners will not perform
well in dimly-lit environments like warehouses.
Choose the scanner/PDA combination that fits the
work environment to get the best performance. Barcode
Printing: To print Code 39 barcodes from the
Item list in QuickBooks®, MobiTech has created a
program to create labels and sheets from the Item
list. This program can be found here.
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