This enhancement prints bar codes on standard printers without leaving the regular ACCPAC programs. It can print based on item groupings, receipts, special characteristics, or individual items. It can also print bar codes for all the items on a purchase order awaiting receipt. The number of labels printed can be specified for all items, or printed based on the in hand quantity or receipt quantities. This enhancement ships with some third party software for which the source code is not included but is available. Depending on the configuration used, it may be necessary to use a third party product such as Writebar.

The Bar Code Printing tool includes two methods of printing barcodes. The first method is to use the included utility, (toprtbar) to print Code 39 and 2 of 5 Codes on Epson printers and Lasers. If large batch printing jobs are more common, or printer compatibility is a problem, it may be better to use Writebar (see Writebar Information included) instead of toprtbar. Writebar will run on DOS or Unix and supports a wide range of printers.

Printer Setup:
This setup is only applicable if not using Writebar. If using Writebar, refer to the Writebar manual for setup instructions. (Skip to section titled "Select & Print Barcodes") Before the bar codes can be printed, the program must be configured to inlude the correct printer type. The two main choices are dot matrix or laser. The dot matrix selection is designed to work on Epson and compatible printers. Make selections by using the arrows and the Enter Key. On most systems, the selected choice is highlighted in blue. The codes will be printed on the printer selected as the label printer in the system setup.

• Select Bar Code Type: Select either Code 39 or 2 of 5. To select Code 39 press 3 or use the arrow. To select 2 of 5 enter 2.
• Select Printer Device: Enter D for dot matrix or L for laser.

Once the printer type is selected the choices will be provided to enter the label height and other label specific questions.

• Label Height LPI: Barcode label height in lines. How tall to print the bar code.
• Density Mode: How dense the barcode should be printed. Experiment to find the best combination for the printer in use. (How close together the bars are printed)
• Label Height 6/LPI: Complete label height in lines. How many lines per label at 6 lines per inch.
• Test Text: Text to print and barcode on the label.
• Test Title: Other text to print but not barcode.
• No. of Copies: How many sample labels to print.

Lasers Only:

• Label Lengths: How many characters at 10 characters per inch.
• No Across: How many columns of labels on the sheet.

Dot Matrix Only:

• Label Width: How many lines at 6 lines per inch.
• Set Left Margin: Space to left of labels.

Select & Print Barcodes:
Once the printer is setup, the ACCPAC databases can be used to print selected records. The following choices are provided:

• Receipts Only: "Y" indicates the records to be printed,will be selected from the inventory receipts file. Only items that have been received will be printed.
• Last Receipt: Entering a date here will select only records received on the date specified and after. Items received before the date entered, will not be printed. This selection only applies if the receipts only selection above is "Y".
• Include Only (All/Stock only/Nonstock):
• A = Stock and Non-stock
• S = Stock Only
• N = Non-stock only
• Item Number: If a portion of the number is entered, just items starting with that portion of the number will be printed. If it is left blank all items meeting the other criteria will be printed.
• Part Number: If a portion of the part number is entered, just items starting with that portion of the number will be printed. If the part number is left blank all items meeting the other criteria will be printed.
• Inventory Class: If a portion of the inventory class is entered, just items starting with that portion of the class will be printed. If the class is left blank all items meeting the other criteria will be printed.
• Item Misc Code: If a portion of the misc code is entered, just items starting with that portion of the misc code will be printed. If the misc code is left blank all items meeting the other criteria will be printed.
• Labels Per Code (Receipt Qty/On Hand Qty/Specify): Enter the number of labels per item to print. For inventory receipts it would normally be the receipt quantity. For a complete printout of inventory items (one for each item in stock) select Onhand. If a specific quantity is needed per item, enter "S" and specify the quantity.
• Specified Quantity: Enter the quantity to print per item. This choice is only used if Specify is selected above.

Once all the selections have been made, the codes will be printed or stored for Writebar to print. If using Writebar and there is sufficient memory to run, it will be called to print the selected codes at this time.

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