Barcode Application

Barcode Application

1) Item Lookup

Scan the barcode for an item and the Item cataloging page page will display

2) Quick Item Info

Scan the barcode for an item and basic information about the Item will display including: title, receipt and lot information, auction information, photo and photo comments.

3) Status Update

Select an Item Status, then scan the item barcode to change the Status of an item (e.g. item has been “Released to Buyer”)

4) Location Update

Scan a Storage Location barcode, then scan an Item barcode to change the pre-defined location of an item. Storage Locations are established under Settings/Storage Locations and assigned a bar code upon set-up. Print the Storage Location bar code and place it on the storage location (or keep a book of all locations). Items can be assigned to any Storage Location.

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Information on recommended Bar Code equipment and print settings. These are recommendations only and Fair Warning Software does not endorse or sell bar coding equipment. However, these devices have been tested and proven to work with FWS software.

 

Hard-Wired Bar Code Scanner (tethered to a computer)

Hand-held bar code scanner (hard-wire to your computer): $195 ea.

http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Symbol-DS4208-SR-Handheld-Omnidirectional/dp/B00MMXO9WI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

 

During set-up, follow instructions to STEP 3) scan the "HID Keybopard Emulation" bar code. Then, in the section ADD AN ENTER KEY: scan "Enter" bar code

USB extension cord (10 ft.) $6 ea.
http://www.amazon.com/AmazonBasics-Extension-Cable--Male--Female/dp/B00NH11PEY/ref=sr_1_5?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1461069883&sr=1-5&keywords=usb+extension

 

Bluetooth (wireless) Bar Code Scanner  (Untethered bar code reader that communicates with a computer via bluetooth. The scanner base is a charging station and connects to a computer to create a pairing between the computer and the bar code reader). If your computer supports blue tooth, you do not need the scanner base to make a connection: if your computer does not support blue tooth, then it makes the connection possible)

 

Zebra/Motorola Bluetooth wireless scanner: $300
http://www.amazon.com/Zebra-Motorola-Symbol-DS6878-SR-Bluetooth/dp/B00NN63AD2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_1&smid=A1P3XCKO2V3IC6

Back-up Battery for Zebra/Motorola scanner: $20
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Symbol-LS-4278-DS-6878-Scanners/dp/B00GP2YS0A?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_2&smid=A13HNNC7H3JOOF

Motorola charging cord for scanner base: $28
http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-850MA-US-CA-MX-JP-TW-Supply-PWRS-14000-253R/dp/B00DOKV9JO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_act_title_3&smid=A3EV9F4Q1UYDYL

Bar Code Label Printer

Dymo Label Printer: $70 ea.
http://www.amazon.com/DYMO-LabelWriter-Thermal-Printer-1752265/dp/B0027JIIKQ?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

Dymo Labels: $11 ea. (package of 500)
http://www.amazon.com/DYMO-30336-LabelWriter-Self-Adhesive-Multi-Purpose/dp/B00004Z60P?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00

When printing a bar code, download the bar code as a PDF and print using these settings. On a receipt you can download all bar codes at once, or individually.
Correct printing procedure:

   Install your label printer

   Download a bar code (PDF) for printing

   Open the PDF and choose Print

   Select the bar code printer as the destination

   Choose Paper Size 30336 1 in x 2-1/8 in.