Errant / Invalid Barcodes
Sometimes, Barcode Manager or Label Manager might refuse to print specific barcodes. A window will pop up listing these barcodes, and asking if you wish to remove them from the queue. There are a few reasons this might happen:
- The barcode is too long, or contains letters or symbols. Retailer cannot print barcodes over a set length or containing special characters or letters. You will need to change the barcodes of these stock items.
- The barcode check-digit does not match. Barcodes are not just random numbers; some of the numbers have specific meaning. You will need to change the barcodes of these stock items - do not input random numbers, but instead press [Alt]+[G] when entering the barcode to have Retailer generate a valid number.
- The barcode does not match a stock item in your system. The barcode in the list does not match any of your stock, so Retailer cannot find the other details to print on the label. Delete this entry and re-queue the label.
- Your system language is not set to English. For certain functions in Retailer to work properly, the language settings in Windows must be in English. You will need to change the region settings in your Windows settings, then close & re-open Retailer.
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