Barcode Printing


iLabPOS has its own Barcode Printing module integrated. This module prints barcodes with the Code 39 Standard. You need a barcode (label) printer to be able to use this module. Barcode printing has been tested on Zebra Label Printers, however you should be able to use it with other windows printers as well.

Barcode printing is a whole new subject on its own. However this guide will attempt to rush you through the most important steps in printing labels from iLabPOS.



Setting up the Label Printer
Your first choice should be what size of labels you are using. Once you have purchased the adhesive labels, make sure that you setup your label printer's printing preferences. This is done from the printer driver in the control panel (Start >> Settings >> Printers). You also need to specify the printer in iLabPOS in the hardware setup screen as shown below.



You also need to specify the label size by going to File >> Print Layouts. Be careful to buy labels which are already supported by iLabPOS to avoid problems.





Install the Barcode Fonts
iLabPOS uses 2 font files kindly provided by Matthew Welch. You need to install these 2 font files before you can print barcode labels. If you do not have these fonts installed already, download and install them from here:- fonts.zip

When you have downloaded the zip file, extract the 3 files to your Windows\Fonts directory (or WINNT\fonts).



Printing Barcode Labels
Your first job is to set the title which is displayed on the label. Certain labels can print 2 titles (A title and a sub title). Smaller labels only print 1 title. The title is usually the name of your shop, however you can put in anything that you like.

To actually print barcodes, go to the Article Screen, find the article for which you need to print barcodes and click on the Print Labels button. Here you can make some final touches to your label, specify how many copies you want to print, and print them once you're happy. You can preview your labels before you actually print them.