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Fixed Variable

DateCodeGenie® allows two types of barcodes to print on labels for menu items. Both types of barcodes have specific supported formats. 

Fixed

A set number of digits that will print a barcode on a label that:

  • Never change
  • Are assigned to a menu item in the portal and your POS system to identify the retail price of  the menu item 
  • Can be generated in the portal for a menu item
  • Use the correct logarithmic formula based on the format used
  • Uses one of the below supported formats:
    • 12 digits (UPC-A)
    • 13 digits (EAN-13)
    • 14 digits (ITF-14 )
  • Generate several fixed barcodes at one time.
 
 

Variable

A set number of digits that will print a unique barcode on each label that:

  • Changes based on the weight or retail price of the menu item

Use Scale

  • Require a PLU SLU  and price per unit assigned to a menu item in the portal and your POS system to identify the menu item
  • Requires the scale accessory 
  • Is generated and previews on the app to print on each label 
  • Use one of the below supported formats (See Variable Weight Barcodes Explained):
    • 12 digit retail price - Using Scale
    • 13 digit retail price - Using Scale
    • 13 digit retail price (EAN-13) - Using Scale
    • 12 digit weight - Using Scale

Use Retail Price

  • Require a PLU SLU  and retail price assigned to a menu item in the portal and your POS system to identify the menu item
  • Is generated and previews on the app to print on each label 
  • Use one of the below supported formats (See Variable Weight Barcodes Explained):
    • 12 digit retail price - Using Retail price
    • 13 digit retail price - Using Retail price
    • 13 digit retail price - Using Retail price
 
 

Warning

Barcodes must use one of the types and formats supported in order to print correctly on your labels.

 

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