Barcode Settings; Add A Barcode - Brady M710 User Manual

Barcode Settings

Before entering a barcode, determine the barcode symbology and attributes to use.
Note: Additional barcode types are supported in Brady Workstation software and the Brady
Express Labels app.
To access the barcode settings:
1. Press LABEL.
2. Navigate to and select Barcode. (For navigation help see
3. Input the desired settings. For information on how to use the screen, see
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4. When finished, tap OK on the touchscreen.

Add a Barcode

The barcode key acts as a toggle between a barcode and text. Press once to turn it on, press again to
turn it off.
To add a barcode:
1. Position the cursor where you want to add the barcode. See
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2. Press
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Symbology: This is the topmost field in the upper left. Select the type of barcode that you
want to use on the label.
Height (or Max. Height): The height of a barcode can vary. For most symbologies you can
specify an exact height with a minimum of 0.1 inch (2.54 mm). For symbologies that are
composed of tiny squares, such as Data Matrix, the maximum height is specified.
Bar Width: This changes the thickness of the bars and spaces within the barcode, which
in turn lengthens or shortens the barcode. Set the width, in pixels (dots), of the narrowest
bar of a barcode. (Not available for some symbologies such as QR and Data Matrix.)
Ratio: The ratio of a barcode is the relationship of narrow elements to wide elements,
where elements are the bars and spaces. (Only available for some barcode symbologies.)
Human Readable: Human readable text is the data entered that makes up the barcode.
Because you cannot read bars and spaces, you can display the actual text that makes up
the barcode. Human Readable text can be placed above or below the barcode symbology,
or you can choose to not display it. (Not available for some symbologies such as QR and
Data Matrix.)
For most symbologies, if you choose to display the human readable text, a field for the text
size becomes available. (The font size is not shown for some symbologies, such as EAN
and UPC.) Choose a size for the human readable barcode text.
Check Digit: A check digit is used for error detection in a barcode. It consists of a single
digit computed from the other digits in the barcode. A check mark in the Check Digit box
turns the function on. This field is only available if the selected symbology supports check
digits. (Only available for some barcode symbologies.)
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Editing Labels on the Printer
"Menus" on page 27.)
"Settings Screens"
"Positioning the Cursor" on
Barcode
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