Print location barcode labels
Destiny® lets you print barcode labels for one, some, or all of your locations.
How do I print location barcode labels?
- If you're a district resources manager, select a site from the For list.
- Select the alphabetical range of locations for which you want barcodes next to Select by Location.
If you want barcode labels for all locations, leave the lists at Select Location. - Choose whether you want individual labels or a two-column list.
- For labels, select Barcode labels, your label stock, and the starting label.
- For a list, select 8.5" × 11" paper.
- Click Run Report.
- Open the Job Manager on the Admin tab.
- Click View to open the report.
- If you're printing labels, position the label stock in your printer.
- Use Adobe Reader's toolbar button or menu command to print the labels.
Do I need to test them?
The first time you print barcode labels, print a few samples on plain paper, and do the following:
- Make sure that the barcode is centered on the label. (Scanners require some white space at either end of the vertical barcode lines.)
If not, adjust the offsets and try again. When you print, Destiny saves the offset settings you used so that you do not have to set them again. - Make sure that your scanner, PHD, or wireless handheld device can read the barcodes. The quality of the printout varies from printer to printer; some older printers cannot produce scanner-readable barcodes.
What's included on the label?
Location barcode labels (or the list) contain the location's name, scannable barcode, and the eye-readable number.
What label stock can I use?
You can any of the following label stocks. Stock from other vendors may work as well. Make sure to print a test page on plain paper and adjust the offsets as needed.
| Item # | Labels per sheet | Label size H × W in inches |
|---|---|---|
| Avery 5160 (05160) | 3 × 10 | 1 × 2-5/8 |
| Sagebrush 0370-00000001 | 3 × 11 | 7/8 × 2-7/8 |
| University 9-62450-16 or 342-5260 or Follett 75032 |
3 × 10 | 1 × 2-5/8 |
How are the labels on the sheet numbered?
Destiny counts labels from left to right, then top to bottom.
To start printing on a label other than the first one on the sheet, set Start on label to the label number where printing should begin.
For example, to start printing on the second label of the third row of a 3 × 10 sheet, enter 8.
| 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 4 | 5 | 6 |
| 7 | 8 | 9 |
| 10 | 11 | 12 |
| 13 | 14 | 15 |
| 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 |
| 25 | 26 | 27 |
| 28 | 29 | 30 |
In what order are the barcode labels printed?
They're in alphabetical order by location name.
The printing is not centered on the label. How do I correct this?
Use the Printer offsets to fine-tune the alignment of the printing on the labels. The Horizontal and Vertical offsets let you adjust the left and top margins, respectively. Each increment is equal to 1/10th of a millimeter. Keep in mind that the offsets needed for each label stock vary from printer to printer.
The first time you select a label stock, print a few tests on plain paper to ensure that the printing is aligned correctly.
When you print, Destiny saves the offset settings you used so that you do not have to set them again.
For the Horizontal setting, locate your stock in the following table and enter a number within the allowable range:
| Item # | Minimum setting | Maximum setting |
|---|---|---|
| Avery 5160 | -10 | 10 |
| Sagebrush 0370-00000001 | -10 | 10 |
| University 9-62450-16 | -23 | 22 |
For the Vertical setting:
| Item # | Minimum setting | Maximum setting |
|---|---|---|
| Avery 5160 | -36 | 36 |
| Sagebrush 0370-00000001 | -49 | 49 |
| University 9-62450-16 | -36 | 36 |
Note: Any offsets you define for barcode labels are in addition to the unprintable area defined in your printer's properties.