How to get started making barcodes ?

Here is some information on how to Get Started. Video tutorials and Online manual.

Cnet Installer Download ?

When using Download Now CNET Installer Enabled download you will only download the Cnet Installer and it includes some additional installation, toolbar and others. Please note that I have nothing to do with the software included/download by the Cnet Installer, except for the barcode software. To avoid the Cnet Installer additional software, click on the Direct Download Link (look at the image below) on the Cnet site or just download the software from this site.

To avoid the Cnet Installer additional software, click on the Direct Download Link on the Cnet site, please look at the image above.

Does it run on Windows 8 ?

Yes, Barcode Image Maker Pro, Barcode Maker 6, Code Barcode Maker Pro, Retail Barcode Maker Pro have been tested on Windows 8.

Install the software and when asked to install .Net Framework, click on Yes or the software will not run. First time you run the software on Windows 8 you will get a question to install .Net Framework 3.5, click Yes to install the .Net Framework and when the .Net Framwork have been installed, then you will need to start the software again. .Net Framework must be installed.

Print labels using a Zebra printer.

Using the UPS Zebra/Elton drivers made by UPS will make it possible to print the labels made by the software on a Zebra. Download and install instructions at UPS. Thanks to Vicky for the information.

I get '(sequential) Error: Arithmetic operation resulted in an overflow
Error Code: 6' when using sequential barcoding, why ?

The problem is that you fill in all the digits for the barcode into Start and Stop, you should only fill in the digits that is used for counting and all other digits should be filled in, in the [NUM1][NUM2] Sequence e.g.

You want to make the sequence 10000000010 to 10000000099. As you can see most of the digits are the same 10000000010 to 10000000099, so here is how you should do it.

[NUM1]
Start: 10
Stop: 99
Step: 1

In [NUM1][NUM2] Sequence
100000000[NUM1]

Click on the Make Sequential button and now you will not get the Error Code 6.

ZoneAlarm Firewall version 9.2.106.000 issue.

ZoneAlarm Firewall makes Barcode Maker 6, Barcode Image Make Pro, Code Barcode Maker Pro, Retail Barcode Maker Pro stop running and gives the following message before ending e.g. ‘Barcode Maker has stopped working’ This problem only happens with ZoneAlarm Firewall installed. Uninstalling ZoneAlarm Firewall solves the problem.

Can I add additional text for the barcode ?

Yes, you will be able to have more characters/text above or below the barcode (not ISBN, ISSN, ISMN barcodes).

Include text in barcode (The online Help manual)
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Video Clips
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This video clip at 3:50 shows the text added to the barcode, it uses the Product as text, but please use Free Text as it allows more text to be added. http://www.barcodemaking.com/video/barcodemenuretail/barcodemenuretail.html

RegSoft has decided to cease operations from February 26th, 2011.

Software sales have been moved to regNow and ShareIt!. Barcode XL (Only Barcode XL 2002) have been moved to ShareIt! . If you have any questions, please e-mail

Does your software run on a Apple Mac ?

Yes it could work if you run Boot Camp, more information here http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3986 some information here http://store.apple.com/uk/browse/guide/windows so you could be able to run it on an Apple Mac. You will need to have Windows installed.

Apple computer, run the barcode software using Boot camp. or Parallels

Why is the price of an item not included in the bar code ?

The price of an item can change many times (depending on the item in question and the store that sells it.) and if you would have to correct (make a new) the barcode everytime it happend, then bar coding would be of no use. The price is in the database and the digits in the bar code points to the price in the database.

Please note that the ISBN + price tag (ISBN + 5 digit suppl.) does include the price in the 5 digit suppl. But as most shops doesn't charge the price shown in the 5 digit suppl. as it's optional to scan the price tag and most are set to, don't scan 5 digit suppl.

Order failed and/or Order lookup.

ShareIt!

If ShareIt! doesn't accept your order, you will NOT receive a key, if the order fails please contact ShareIt! at register@shareit.com Please include Product ID: and the ShareIt Ref # or you can e-mail us and we will contact ShareIt! or visit their Customer Care Center at http://ccc.shareit.com/ccc/customer_service.html

regNow

If regNow doesn't accept your order, you will NOT receive a key, if the order fails please contact regNow at orders@regnow.com Please include Product ID: and the RegNow OrderID: or you can e-mail us and we will contact regNow or visit

Contact regNow http://www.regnow.com/contact.html

Order Lookup https://www.regnow.com/order_lookup.html

Upgrading.................

Registered users of the following software titles can upgrade to Barcode Image Maker Pro and will get a 20% discount, please e-mail your registration information and you will receive a upgrade link by e-mail.

• Barcode Maker (any version)
• Batch Barcode Maker (any version)
• Barcode XL

The above registered users will also be able to upgrade to Code Barcode Maker Pro or Retail Barcode Maker Pro and will get a 10% discount. Please e-mail your registration information and you will receive a upgrade link by e-mail, for Code Barcode Maker Pro or Retail Barcode Maker Pro..

More information about barcode software upgrade

Barcode Image Maker Pro isn't running after install. What could be the problem ?

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=0856EACB-4362-4B0D-8EDD-AAB15C5E04F5&displaylang=en

Can't install Barcode Image Maker Pro, Windows installer is missing.

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=5A58B56F-60B6-4412-95B9-54D056D6F9F4&displaylang=en

When I uninstall in Windows Vista, I get a "An unidentified program wants access to your computer", what to do ?

It's the UAC (User Account Control) in Windows Vista that alerts you, this will happen on uninstall. Looks like a MS Vista bug as the file is signed. Click on Allow. This problem is not present in Windows 7

Bitmap image or vector image?

A vector barcode image and a bitmap barcode image made an printed at the same resolution as your printer will give the same quality. Vector barcode image is the best as you will be able to adjust the vector image and still keep the high resolution (don’t overdo it as your printer should also be able to print the bars in the barcode), vector is based on a point to point calculation. A Bitmap is a pixel based image, but will print a high quality bar code as long as you do not resize it.

Barcode Image Maker Pro v2.00 or better supports the following vector image formats Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps), Enhanced Metafile (*.emf)

The barcode image (bitmap) looks fuzzy, what’s wrong?

Never ever stretch / resize a Bitmap image, make it the size and dpi you need. If you stretch a bitmap image you will also make it less usable as you will change the resolution (dpi), you do not get additional pixels when stretching the bitmap image. So if your barcode bitmap looks fuzzy or gray when printing it, then it has most likely been stretched / resized. If you want to stretch an image, then please use the vector barcode image. More information, Barcode resolution and barcode Size.

Included in the Help file there are some “How to…” e.g. "How to make a UPC-A barcode", "How to make an EAN-13 barcode", "How to make a ISBN + Price Tag barcode"

Is it okay to use a 96 dpi barcode?

No, in a narrow (small) barcode like the UPC-E or EAN-8 at 80% size you will most likely not have all the bars included and the barcode will not scan. As no printer prints at 96 dpi, I recommend that you use the same dpi as your printer or at least 300 dpi or use a Vector barcode image as its resolution independent. If you are only using the barcode image for design (not to be scanned) barcode then it’s okay to use a 96 dpi. If you are going to use a 96 dpi barcode, then please make sure you scan the barcode to make sure it works, if it doesn’t scan, make a wider bar (Bar Width, x-dim). Please note that a 96 dpi is only 0.96 Pixels at 10 Mils (1 Mils = 1/1000 Inch (0.0254 mm)). A printer only prints full pixels, you will get a print out, but some bars may be incorrect or missing. At 300 dpi you will have 3 pixels at 10 Mils. More information, Barcode resolution and barcode Size.

Barcode is way too big for my design, but the measurements are correct.

If you use the default settings in Adobe Photoshop you will get a 72 dpi (72 Pixels/Inch) canvas and if you make a 1200 dpi barcode, you have a ratio of 16.66 to 1, e.g. the barcode is 16.66 times the size of the canvas resolution. Set the canvas to the resolution of your printer, e.g. if you are printing at 300 dpi, make the canvas 300 dpi in Adobe Photoshop or any other software you use and also save the barcode image at 300 dpi and you have a 1:1 ratio. Adobe Photoshop will be able to open an Encapsulated PostScript (*.eps), but please note that it will be converted to a bitmap image.

Included in the Help file there are some “How to…” e.g. “How to Use Barcode in design”

If you have Adobe Illustrator or any other software product supporting vector images, then you should use it as the vector image is easier to use and edit the design and barcode (vector barcode image). More information, Barcode resolution and barcode Size.

I have two barcodes in my design, but they do not scan.

First make sure that your barcode scanner supports the barcode types you use, read the barcode scanner manual. Also make sure that the barcodes are not too close to each other as it will confuse the barcode scanner. If that’s not the problem then make the bars in the barcode wider (Bar Width, x-dim). Never ever stretch / resize a Bitmap image, make it the size and dpi you need.

What’s the best bar width for a barcode?

That depends on your barcode scanner and the distance to the barcode. Look in your barcode scanner manual and see what mils (1 Mils = 1/1000 Inch (0.0254 mm)). the barcode scanner supports at what distance. The wider the bars you use the further the distance you will be able to scan the barcode, but then you also have to think about the width of the scanning area of the barcode scanner. More information, Barcode resolution and barcode Size.

What’s most important Width or Height?

The width, as the barcode scanner reads the width of the bars and spaces.

Is it okay to set the height of the barcode to less than the GS1 recommended height?

GS1 doesn’t recommend it, but almost all UPC or EAN barcodes are not the recommended height today as design is first priority and barcode second. It’s up to you to decide. More information about Recommended barcode size

Should I always use the OCR-B font for the bar code (UPC and EAN)?

GS1 permits any font as long as it’s clearly readable.

Using Colors for the barcode, whats the rules?

This quote is from the GS1 manual

“The most suitable and reliable colour combination is black bars on a white background. However, as a general rule, the background of the barcode symbol can be a light, warm colour that does not contain any black (such as yellow or light orange), and the bar colour can be a dark, cool colour that has no, or low, red content (such as dark blue or dark green). It is also a recommendation to avoid high gloss inks as this can cause problems with the reflectance values.”

More information about Barcode color.

Where's the included files located ?

Barcode Image Maker Pro

The Manual (in PDF) can be accessed from the Start -> All Programs -> Shareware by Lars Sams -> Barcode Image Maker Pro. also Register Software is located there.

The included *.bim and *.xls files are located in the Documents\Barcode Image Maker Pro\ folder (Documents is also known as MyDocuments)

Barcode Maker 6

Files can be accessed from the Start -> All Programs -> Shareware by Lars Sams -> Barcode Maker. also Register Software is located there.

The included *.bim and *.xls files are located in the Documents\Barcode Maker\ folder (Documents is also known as MyDocuments)

Retail Barcode Maker Pro

Files can be accessed from the Start -> All Programs -> Shareware by Lars Sams -> Retail Barcode Maker Pro. also Register Software is located there.

The included *.bim and *.xls files are located in the Documents\Retail Barcode Maker Pro\ folder (Documents is also known as MyDocuments)

Code Barcode Maker Pro

Files can be accessed from the Start -> All Programs -> Shareware by Lars Sams -> Code Barcode Maker Pro. also Register Software is located there.

The included *.bim and *.xls files are located in the Documents\Code Barcode Maker Pro\ folder (Documents is also known as MyDocuments)

I am a registered user, can I update for free or is there a fee ?

No, there is no fee for any updates within the same major version, so as you have registered v1.00 you will be able to download any minor version update e.g. v 1.xx for free. A major release e.g. v2.00 is not free, you will have to upgrade from v1.xx to v2.xx, but you will get a discount.

Please note that all registered users of v1.00 will be able to upgrade for free to v2.00 as we appreciate your support, just download and install.

Where can I get a UPC code for my product ?

GS1 US (Uniform Code Council, Inc). 7887 Washington Village Drive, Suite 300 Dayton, OH 45459, Phone 937-435-3870, Fax 937-435-7317 . http://www.gs1us.org/

Where can I get a EAN code for my product ?

Please contact GS1 for more information.

ISBN barcode or http://www.isbn-international.org