If you prefer not to utilize a Zebra printer for printing your heat seal barcodes, you have the option to use pre-printed heat seal barcodes instead.
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Activation Steps for Pre-Printed Barcodes
Navigate to Settings > Hardware > Heat Seals.
Enable the 'Use Pre-Printed Heat Seal Labels' checkbox.
Enter the first digit of the barcode (e.g., '1').
Note: The first number cannot be 0.
Press 'Update'.
Barcode Lengths
Pre-printed barcodes must adhere to lengths of 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12 digits. However, CleanCloud strongly advises using barcodes of a consistent length, preferably 10, 11, or 12 digits.
Maintaining a consistent length is essential to prevent issues with barcode variation. For instance, if your current barcodes are 8 digits long, and you reorder with a different length, such as 10 digits, this transition might not be seamless.
If a supplier requests a symbology code, their standard one is suitable.
Starting Digits
Ensure that the first digit is not '0'.
For multi-store setups, it is recommended to assign unique starting digits for each store. For instance, Store A can have all starting digits as 1, and Store B can have all starting digits as 2.
Alternatively, CleanCloud offers the option of a shared heat seal database, where a consistent starting digit can be applied across all stores. However, this requires a shared product database and activation request to CleanCloud.
👉 Next Step: Once activated, refer to our Assembly and Racking section for guidance on using heat seal barcodes.
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