How to Access Barcode Scanners
A barcode is a printed symbol of machine-readable data that contains information about an item to help facilitate the item's identification and tracking. Barcode symbols or images are made up of printed black lines and patterns, which are read by an electronic input device called a barcode scanner. Most barcode scanners are plug-and-play computer peripherals that are easy and convenient to use. Barcodes can be printed using either an ordinary printer or a barcode printer. Learn how to use a barcode scanner on barcodes and reap the benefits of this type of technology.
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Visit websites that let you download barcode-generating software or make bar code images online (see Resources). These websites provide visitors with a barcode-generating program that they can use to create instant barcode images.
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Open the website and look at the program interface displayed in the website's homepage, type and enter the barcode data into the space provided, and hit "Generate Barcode" on the interface to create the barcode image. Save the barcode image by right-clicking on it and clicking on "Save Image As" in the resulting pop-up menu. Choose the location where you want to save the file in the next pop-up window and hit the "Save" button on the interface.
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Print the barcode. Right-click on the saved image and click "Print" in the resulting menu to initiate the printing process. Decide on the proper paper size and lay-out in the displayed "Photo Printing Wizard" window, follow instructions to complete the printing process, and click on the "Print" button.
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Connect your barcode scanner. Turn off your computer and check the type of connector that terminates the scanner's cable. A barcode scanner can have various connectors such as a keyboard connector, a USB connector or a serial port connector. Locate the matching port and plug in your barcode scanner.
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Scan the printed barcode using a barcode scanner. Turn on your computer, hold the hand-held scanner six inches away facing the barcode and then press the scanner button to activate it. Check your computer screen to see if the uploaded data are the same as your barcode data.
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References
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- Photo Credit pencil and barcode image by Anatoly Tiplyashin from Fotolia.com
