Barcodes represent information through vertical lines and spaces, which can be read using barcode scanners or smartphone apps. They typically include a GS1 company prefix, product details, and a check digit, which is essential for inventory management and invoicing. Barcode scanners require a connection to a PC or laptop and appropriate software to manage product information.

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2. Contents How Do Barcodes Work?
What Are The Numbers On
Barcodes?
Where Are Barcodes Used?
How To Read A Barcode?
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4. Barcodes function by expressing
numbers, letters, or special
characters with vertical lines that
are purposely spaced apart
You can read barcodes by a
barcode reader device or a
smartphone with a suitable barcode
scanning app
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7. The first six digits
The next 5 numbers
The last number
GS1 Company Prefix
The product offered
A check digit
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9. Keeping
inventory
records
Maintain
asset
records
Return mail
Incorporate
barcodes
into your
mail merge
Add
barcodes to
invoices
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10. Manually With a
scanner
On
iOS/Android
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11. Barcode lines & spaces
Different thicknesses
The start and end of the
barcode
Each number code
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12. A barcode scanner can help you read
barcodes
A PC or laptop is also required to connect to
scanning equipment & get information from
it
You'll need a product database or software
package to record product information
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13. Free barcode reader can create
barcodes & read many barcode
types, such as Barcode Live
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