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Questions tagged [barcode]

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Setting up a virtual Com Port?

What I need to get to work together: A USB barcode scanner A Windows (7) Machine A piece of software that listens for data over a COM port So I believe I need a way to make USB device appear to be a serial one. Several caveats have lead me to this…
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Pre-installed barcode/qr readers on mobile devices

There's an idea within my company to put QR codes in some of our marketing literature, and I'm trying to find some stats (or specific device info) to help me make the decision. My feeling is that, of those clients with a smartphone (BB, iOS,…
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Excel: Want to scan bar code then tab to next column instead of moving down a line in the same column

My question is how can I scan a bar code and tab to the next column in Excel instead of moving down vertically in the same column? I am using a Powerscan PM9500
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Create code128 barcode without installing font?

I'm trying to find a solution to create barcodes, preferably in Excel but without installing a font. All the methods I can find tell me to install a font. The reason I want it done without a new font is because the font folder of windows is limited…
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Working with barcode fonts in Word

I need to create labels in Microsoft Word 2010 with numbers encoded as barcodes. The barcode's format (ean, code39, upc, etc) does not matter. I have downloaded a barcode conversion font that I found at this site. When I type the number that I want…
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Software for "OCR"'ing exact pixels from a photo of a videogame/pixel-art?

I am searching for software that can reconstruct the exact pixels from a photo of an old videogame or a piece pixel-art. The goal would be the re-digitalization of digital images that only survived in an analog copy, say images of Mario Paint that…
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How do I automatize printing bar-code labels?

I am trying to print barcodes for a library. I have generated a list of sequential numbers and copied them into Word 2003. I want Library name, barcode font, barcode number printed in an Avery 5160 label sheet. I can get it to work by going to…
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Barcode in Excel 2010

I need for my company the possibility to create easy a barcode in excel. It should convert 123456 into a Barcode Code 128. Is this possible? We don't want to download a Software or any other stuff that connects with the internet. It should be easy.…
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Why 1000 CCD Barcode Contact Scanner can't recognize zero?

I have a barcode scanner, named: 1000 CCD Barcode Contact Scanner I have downloaded the USB driver and the Scanner Manager from CipherLab, but I cant get it work. It works well on windows 7 but doesnot recognize zero char.... For example I want to…
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Excel 2010- long number corruption

I have a set of data, received in .csv format, in which I have a set of long UPRN numbers. I am involved in data matching processes related to new IER voting regulations. When I open the .csv file the numbers are in scientific format (2.00E+11,…
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What type of 1D Barcode is this? And How do you know?

This is a barcode off an order form. We have 100's of these to process, and several off the shelf mobile solutions scan it properly, while others fail. Knowing the barcode type will allow me to narrow my search of capable barcode scanners. Adding a…
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Generating a barcode with a Zebra printer

Please excuse my ignorance if this question is very elementary, but I am new to generating barcodes and Zebra printers. In my previous post I was suggested to use the driver for the printer over the Generic Text drive in Windows so I could have…
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Simple bar code generator

I am looking for a barcode generator, free and compatible with Windows XP or greater.
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How to create a Reset Factory Barcode image for a Bluetooth Scanner?

I have a Newland NLS-BS80 Bluetooth Barcode Scanner and it has a "Restore Factory Defaults" Barcode in its manual printed in paper. This barcode instantly reset the device to its factory defaults, so I want to create a web link based image of it for…
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Barcode scanner reading only first digit

I have a question that is more technical rather than programming: I have a machine commanded by Siemens SIMATIC S7-1200, and it has USB port where I can plug a barcode scanner. I have 2 scanners from 2 different brands. The first one works just…
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