A Price Embedded Barcode is a barcode that contains a product code and a dynamic price inside the barcode. They are often used by scales to price products by weight.
The 4 digit Product Code must be added to the Stock Item as the PLU with a X prefix. E.g. X1234
Below is a list of the Price Embedded Barcode formats that Retailer can interpret.
For the examples, the following key applies:
U = PLU, P = Price Verify, $ = Price to 2 decimals, C = Check Digit
Length = 13 digits
Prefix 020 – Price from Character position 9 for 4 Characters
Example 020UUUUP$$$$C
0201234921459 = PLU X1234 & Price = $21.45
Prefix 021, 022, 023, 024, 025, 026, 027, 028, 029 – Price from Character position 8 for 5 Characters
Example 021UUUU$$$$$C
0211234021459 = PLU X1234 & Price = $21.45
Prefix 22 – Price from Character position 9 for 4 Characters
Example 220UUUU0$$$$C
2201234021459 = PLU X1234 & Price = $21.45
Length = 12 digits
Prefix 20 – Price from Character position 8 for 4 Characters
Example 20UUUUP$$$$C
201234921459 = PLU X1234 & Price = $21.45
Prefix 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 – from Character position 7 for 5 Characters
Example 21UUUU$$$$$C
211234021459 = PLU X1234 & Price = $21.45
If the price is less than the number of digits for the chosen type, all fields must be padded with zeroes.
For example, a 5 digit price barcode when the price of the item is $4.32 would be 0211234004327.
The price cannot exceed the number of digits.
For example, a format with 4 characters for price cannot exceed $99.99. A format with 5 characters for price cannot exceed $999.99
Weight Required When Sold
Retailer can calculate the weight sold using a Price Embedded Barcode and a price per unit. I.e. $5 per kg.
From the Stock Screen -> Other tab:
- Tick 'Weight Required When Sold'
- Set the Sales UOM to the Unit of Measure, e.g. Kilograms
- In the Stock Screen -> Details tab, set the Sell Price to be the per kg price