BradyPrinter S3700 User Manual 44
Formatting Labels
Barcode Object Element
Barcode Object Element
A Barcode element represents a barcode graphic generated from user input. Barcodes are generated
following industry standard symbology. A typical barcode is composed of vertical lines (bars) and
spaces of varying thickness, depending on the text entered. It can also include “human readable text.”
Human readable text is the data entered that makes up the barcode. Because you cannot read bars
and spaces, you can have the actual text that makes up the barcode display.
Barcode elements support vertical resizing (height) only. The width of the barcode is based on data
and symbology and cannot be changed. However, some barcode widths (depending on symbology
used) can be altered by changing the ratio and density of the bar code. (See
page 45 for information on
ratio and density.)
Barcode data can be displayed in the same line as other data (text or symbols). It is not necessary to
have a separate area for the barcode. Barcode data on the same line as text will not overwrite the text
already on the line but will be placed next to it.
Like other object elements on the printer, barcode elements can be positioned, aligned, and rotated.
Note: To get better quality barcode print outs, reduce the printer speed. (See “Print Speed” on
page 56.)
Add a Barcode
To add a barcode to a label:
1. Touch anywhere in the Editor, OR, if you are already on a label Touch Add Object.
2. In the Add Object control panel, touch Barcode.
3. In the Barcode dialog box, under Symbology, use the up/down arrows in the scroll bar to the
right of the barcode symbology to access more barcode types.
4. Touch the desired barcode type.
5. Touch the Data value: field and enter the data the barcode represents.
Note: If a typed character is invalid for the active symbology, the typed character does not display.
The cursor remains in the position (does not move forward) until a valid character is entered.
6. Select OK.
Change Barcode
To change the type of barcode after the barcode is established:
1. In the Editor, touch the barcode element.
2. In the Barcode control panel, touch Change Barcode.
3. In the Barcode dialog box, touch the desired barcode type and change any of the barcode
data as necessary.
4. When ready, touch OK.
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