Creating A Barcode Label - Brother PT-E800W User Manual

Printing a Label Using the P-touch Labeling System Keyboard

Creating a Barcode Label

You can use the barcode function to create labels with one dimensional barcodes for use with asset control
tags, serialized number labels, and even POS and stock control systems.
Selectable "Barcodes" are listed in the Appendix. See Barcodes on page 240.
Note
• The P-touch labeling system is not designed exclusively for creating barcode labels. Always check that
barcode labels can be read by the barcode reader.
• For best results, print barcode labels in black ink on white tape. Some barcode readers may not be able
to read barcode labels created using colored tape or ink.
• Use the [Large] setting for [Width] whenever possible. Some barcode readers may not be able to read
barcode labels created using the [Small] setting.
• Continuously printing a large number of labels with barcodes can overheat the print head, which may affect
printing quality.
Setting Barcode Parameters and Entering Barcode Data
a
Press the Insert key.
b
Select [Bar Code] using the
The [Bar Code] screen appears.
Note
Up to five barcodes can be entered on a label.
c
Select an attribute using the
key. (Factory settings are shown in bold.)
 Protocol: CODE39, CODE128, EAN-8, EAN-13, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), UPC-A, UPC-E, I-2/5
(ITF), CODABAR
 Width: Small, Large
 Under#: On, Off
 C.Digit: Off, On
The check digit is available only for CODE39, I-2/5 and CODABAR protocols.
Note
Characters may not appear below the barcode even when [On] is selected for [Under#] depending on the
width of the tape being used, the number of lines entered, or the current character style settings.
d
Press the OK or Enter key to apply the settings.
Note
New settings are NOT applied unless you press the OK or Enter key.
or key, and then press the OK or Enter key.
or key, and then select the setting for that attribute using the
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2
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