Instructions for Pre-Printing Barcode Labels Using Handy Library Manager

• Launch the Handy Library Manager on your computer.
• Navigate to the Add Items/Borrowers tab and click on Add Library Items .
• In the LIBRARY_NEW window, use the Delete Displayed Items option to clear any existing items from the table. This ensures you don't print extra labels.

• Click on the Add Items tab, then select Add Items From Text File .
• In the Import From Text File window, click on Select Barcodes-PrePrint-1000.txt (or the appropriate text file you've received).
• Click Next to proceed.

• In the Import Options, check the box for First Line Contains Field Names . This ensures that the import mapping is correctly defined based on the text file.
• Click Preview On Screen to review the data before importing.
• Once satisfied, click Next .

• Click on Start Import to begin importing the barcode data.
• After the import process has been completed, click Close .

• Click on NEW LABELS to start setting up the barcode label.

• Click on the double red arrow icon to remove any initial data fields from the label.
• In the All Fields section, select BARCODE and click the green arrow icon to include it on the label. If you’d like to include your library name, you may also select TITLE .
• For Field Justification , select Center to center the text on your label.

• On the Label Type page, choose the appropriate label type for your needs.

• Go to the Body page to specify the label margins according to your preference.

• In the Barcode page, select BARCODE as the item to include.
• For the barcode type, select CODE 39 . Since this is a small label, set the Bar Code Height to 1 to ensure both the barcode and its number are included.
• If you are happy with the label layout, click Save Labels to save it for future use.

• In the Print Labels/Main area, select 1 Record to print a single label.
• Conduct a test by scanning the barcode number into the text file to ensure the values match.
• Once confirmed, you can proceed to pre-print all the labels as needed.

If you are using the LIBRARY_NEW table to add new items before they are transferred to the LIBRARY main table, you can delete the temporary records that were used to pre-print your library barcode labels. To delete, click Delete Displayed Records.

By following these steps, you will effectively create and print barcode labels using Handy Library Manager. If you encounter any issues, refer back to these instructions or consult the help section of the application.

Before printing all your labels, print a single label first and test the scanning functionality with your barcode. We recommend checking the help topic on printing a single label for guidance. Additionally, review the help topic on configuring barcode parameters to ensure everything is set up correctly.

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