This is for Newsagencies Only

Certain scanners need to be programmed to scan addendas (additional 2 digits that designate the issue) on magazines. If this is not set up, magazines will scan incorrectly which can then lead to errors in sales and returns.

Code-128 barcodes are used in Retailer to allow barcode scanners to detect both the barcode and the issue code (addenda) of magazines without having to change settings in the scanner. 

To set up Code-128 barcodes in Retailer, the following options need to be set:

  1. Barcode settings in Retailer
  2. Barcode settings for Suppliers
  3. Enable magazines to create new issues on arrival

1. Barcode Settings in Retailer

  1. From the main screen of Retailer, click on Setup -> System.
  2. Click on the Stock tab.
  3. Tick Print All Barcodes (using Code-128).
  4. Untick Ignore Barcode Extensions When Scanning.
  5. Click on Save then Close.
    Click on Setup -> Newsagency -> General.
  6. Tick Yes, use the full barcode from the magazine suppliers.
  7. Click on Save then Close.

2. Barcode Settings for Suppliers

  1. From the main screen of Retailer, click on Stock Maintenance -> Suppliers and Departments.
  2. Click on the Suppliers tab.
  3. Click on the search button (magnifying glass) and select a magazine supplier.
  4. Click on the EDI tab.
  5. Tick Add the Barcode Extension to the Barcode when arriving EDI Invoices.
  6. Click on Save.
  7. Repeat the steps above for the other magazine suppliers.
  8. Click on Close.

3. Enable Magazines to Create New Issues on Arrival

  1. From the main screen of Retailer, click on Setup -> EDI.
  2. Click on the Utilities tab.
  3. Click on Set Issues.
  4. Read the warning message, then click on Yes.
  5. Specify your magazines department from the drop-down box and click on Execute. This will change a setting for each stock item in the magazines department so that it creates a new issue every time it’s arrived.