Barcode Font
ClickPOS uses a special font (called, 3 of 9 Barcode) to convert Barcodes you nominated for non-barcoded products in your product catalogue to scan-able barcodes.
In order to print these barcodes, you need to download the following Font. The font will be available in your Fonts list, and you can use it just like other fonts in Word, Excel etc.
Here is what the font looks like.
Instructions to install the Font
- Click above to download the barcode installer.
- Select Run this program from its Current Location click on "OK".
- Do you want to install and run "BarcodeFont.exe" from clickpos.com click on "Yes".
- Do you want to completely remove the selected application and all of it's components click on "OK".
- Note: Once font installer finishes, you must activate the font. To do this, simply open Control Panel, then click "Fonts". The system will automatically register a new font called "3 of 9 Barcode". You can now use the barcode font within any application such as Word or Excel, just as you would any other font.
Usage
When introducing new product lines, ClickPOS requires that all products must have a unique barcode. Some products dont come with barcodes, so you have an option of making up your own, and further ability to print adhesive barcode labels to stick onto the products. In turn a speedy sale process. Some clients like to create a label for all their products. Such as giftware etc.
1. Create your own product labels for pricing, As you add stock, the label printer will print pricing lables with barcodes on them.
Below is a sample output of label. Adhesive label size 75w x 23h. Other small size includes 45w x 15h
Jewellery industry
2. Print a list of Products with Barcodes along side all product. Used for when selling small or non barcoded items. Simply print a catalogue and make a folder so staff at shopfront can use to sell products. To Print list go to Reports > Maintenance reports > Product List report 5-2
NOTE: if you are creating your own labels in Word or Excel, you must include an asterisk * on both sides of the barcode.
Also note that in MS Word, when you type the end asterisk, the characters changes to Bold, you need to undo, that is Ctrl Z, then highlight the entire barcode including the asterisks, then change to the barcode font. You will also require using minimum of font size 14+, and printing on high quality laser printer.
3. Create Employee staff cards. Used for when user logs into ClickPOS. To print id cards, login to clickpos, click Home, and Change Password.
Barcode hardware
Most barcodes have plug and play factory settings.
The Carriage Return settings on barcode scanner.
One of the common settings is the Carriage Return action (or simply hits the Enter key automatically) when a barcode is scanned.
If this is not set, then use the Manual that comes with the scanner to change the factory settings to perform a carriage return. So when scanning items to sell, you can scan one after another. This avoids hitting Enter key on your keyboard, or the OK button, after you scan each product. Try if its set by opening Word, and scanning several times, the new barcode being scanned should appear on the next line, if so Carriage return is set.
Wi-Fi scanners
Before using for the first time, you need to pair the scanner to its base, so its important to keep the User Manual for your scanner in case you need to re-pair them.
Bluetooth scanners
Before using for the first time, you need to pair the scanner to its base, so its important to keep the User Manual for your scanner in case you need to re-pair them.
Below is a a tiny bluetooth scanner CS3070. Great for using at point of sale using laptop or tablet, and more so for stocktaking on tablet or even on a smart phone.
Pairing Symbol Bluetooth scanner - CS3000 User Manual.pdf
Pairing Symbol Bluetooth scanner - CS3070 Apple Guide.pdf
Discontinued scanners.
Pairing CipherLab 1661 Bluetooth Pocket Scanner with Apple iPad and other iOS devices.pdf