Using the application

Adding a bar code template

  1. Load the document into the automatic document feeder tray or on the scanner glass.

    Note: For more information, see the printer User’s Guide.

  2. From the home screen, touch Bar Code Discovery > Add Template.

  3. Do either of the following:

    Locate bar codes automatically

    Touch Automatically > Scan.

    Notes:

    • This option searches only for the following bar code types: Code 128, Code 39, EAN-13, EAN-8, UPC-E, Data Matrix, and PDF 417.
    • This option recognizes bar code types on A3- and legal-size paper. If you are not using an A3- or legal-size paper, or if the bar code cannot be recognized automatically, then locate bar codes manually.

    Locate bar codes manually

    1. Touch Manually.

    2. Select the paper size and orientation.

    3. Touch Scan.

    4. From the scan preview, select one or more areas where the bar code appears.

    5. Do either of the following:

      • If you know the bar code type, then touch Specific Bar Code Types, and then select the type from the list.

      • If you do not know the bar code type, then touch All Bar Code Types.

    6. Touch Next.

  4. Customize the bar code template. You can type a bar code name, set a delimiter, or assign field names.

    Notes:

    • Pi is the only special character that you can use.
    • A delimiter is a character that separates pieces of information within bar codes, such as first and last names.
    • To set a delimiter and assign field names, set Multiple Fields to On.

  5. Touch Create Template, and then type a unique template name.

  6. Touch OK.

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