Print barcodes using the application

How to print a barcode exactly onto a page

Here we show you how easy it is to print a barcode exactly onto a page. You can specify the barcodes position and size in millimeters.

For example you can use this functionality when:

you have to print a barcode into a form.
you have to print a barcode exactly on a specific place on a sheet of paper

First launch the ActiveBarcode Application. Now create the barcode you require. If you need information of how to use the ActiveBarcode Application click here

To print the barcode please select the function "One Barcode..." from the "Print" menu. The following dialog box will be shown up:

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Now have a look at the page you want to print the barcode. Take a ruler and measure the position and the dimensions of the place where the barcode should be printed. You need 4 values:

Distance from the top of the page
Distance from the left of the page
Width of the barcode
Height of the barcode

You enter this four values into the above shown dialog.

There are print options:

Adjust barcode for print resolution:
General you will check this option. If checked the barcode will be printed in the best resolution that is possible with the selected printer. This will normally give you the best result. If the print result does not fit your expectations you can try to uncheck this option. Then the barcode will be printed as designed and will be stretched or shrinked to the printers resolution.

Now press the "Print now" button. The barcode will be printed.

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Print barcodes using the application

How to print a barcode exactly onto a page