Barcode Printing
I am setting up Barcodes for some inventory tracking in our company, and am wondering if we need to buy a barcode printer that is compatible with a certain software? Is it as simple as using a Bluetoo...
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Darian,
Barcodes simply hold a string of numbers (QR codes have extra abilities, to hold other information like say, a URL).
When you scan a bar code, all you are really doing is loading that string of numbers in a nice, simple and quick way. So, alternatively, instead of scanning the bar code you could, in theory, just hand type the number. Of course, the whole purpose of the scan is so that you save time and don't make mistakes.
With that in mind, depending on your use case, it's likely you can get barcodes in whatever method works best. If you simply need a stack of randomized bar codes that are stickers, you can order those online or print yourself.
If you have pre-entered numbers for each of your inventory items, you can decide - do I want my barcode to simply provide a number? Do I want it to be a website?
I use QR codes, but ironically the ability for QuickBase to read barcodes was actually a red herring for me, as I don't use that feature. My QR codes are loaded with URLs that link to QB records. My field team uses their phone camera to scan the QR Code and get to the particular record.
Not sure if this info helps, but maybe it sets you in the right direction.
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Mike Tamoush
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Barcodes simply hold a string of numbers (QR codes have extra abilities, to hold other information like say, a URL).
When you scan a bar code, all you are really doing is loading that string of numbers in a nice, simple and quick way. So, alternatively, instead of scanning the bar code you could, in theory, just hand type the number. Of course, the whole purpose of the scan is so that you save time and don't make mistakes.
With that in mind, depending on your use case, it's likely you can get barcodes in whatever method works best. If you simply need a stack of randomized bar codes that are stickers, you can order those online or print yourself.
If you have pre-entered numbers for each of your inventory items, you can decide - do I want my barcode to simply provide a number? Do I want it to be a website?
I use QR codes, but ironically the ability for QuickBase to read barcodes was actually a red herring for me, as I don't use that feature. My QR codes are loaded with URLs that link to QB records. My field team uses their phone camera to scan the QR Code and get to the particular record.
Not sure if this info helps, but maybe it sets you in the right direction.
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Mike Tamoush
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MarkShnier__You
Qrew Legend
Qrew LegendJust another tip for scanning bar codes on a Phone. I had a client situation and ended up researching for smartphone apps which did bar code scanning. The native camera will work but its not very good.
The app I settled on was Kasperski QR Scanner. It has a Green icon with a QR code and a red bar across the code. I only mention that because when you go looking for apps in the ap store that scan QR codes there are many many of them. Anyways, that app is totally amazing if you want to scan a QR code which picks up a URL to edit or display a Quickbase record. The app just grabs that QR code in a split second. Quite amazing. I think it was Free.
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Mark Shnier (YQC)
Quick Base Solution Provider
Your Quick Base Coach
http://QuickBaseCoach.com
mark.shnier@gmail.com
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The app I settled on was Kasperski QR Scanner. It has a Green icon with a QR code and a red bar across the code. I only mention that because when you go looking for apps in the ap store that scan QR codes there are many many of them. Anyways, that app is totally amazing if you want to scan a QR code which picks up a URL to edit or display a Quickbase record. The app just grabs that QR code in a split second. Quite amazing. I think it was Free.
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Mark Shnier (YQC)
Quick Base Solution Provider
Your Quick Base Coach
http://QuickBaseCoach.com
mark.shnier@gmail.com
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