Bar Code 3 of 9

Print bar code 3/9 from Windows using TrueType or PostScript fonts. Includes standard and human readable versions of barcode 3/9 each in six different aspect ratios. Includes VBA functions for Excel and Access, Word label templates, and Bar39 utility program.

Pros: This application enables virtually any Windows program to print barcodes in Barcode 3/9.Print your own code39 from Windows. This TrueType and PostScript bar code font set adds the ability to print barcodes to virtually any Windows program. Barcode 3/9 is the most popular bar code type. It is does not require a checksum, and lets you encode numbers (0-9), upper case letters (A-Z), and some special characters (space, $ % + - . /). Simply begin and end each barcode with an *. This set implements the Full ASCII version of Bar Code 3 of 9 and supports the optional checksum variation also. Both of these features are functions of the barcode reader, the reader must support these functions and have them enabled before you can use them. This barcode package includes both standard (bar codes only) and a human readable version of bar code 3 of 9. The scalable barcode fonts come in six different aspect ratios. That lets you vary the height and width of the bars independent of each other and print bar codes with the same height, but with a different bar thickness.

VBA macro functions that do all the work for you to let you print barcodes from applications like Access or the Excel for example are included. The codes can be printed on documents or a set of labels can also be printed if that is convenient to your in-house process. The compact interface lets even novices to set up the program easily to print barcodes easily. All it needs is a 300 dpi printer.

Cons: No obvious problems seen.

Overall: This is an easy to use package with good features and is good for at least a 4 star rating.

Print your own code 39 from Windows! This TrueType and PostScript bar code font set adds the ability to print barcodes to virtually any Windows program. Barcode 39 is the most popular bar code type. It is does not require a checksum, and lets you encode numbers (0-9), upper case letters (A-Z), and some special characters (space, $ % + - . /). Simply begin and end each barcode with an * (so to bar code 123 you type *123*).
This barcode package includes HIBC Health Industry Bar Codes, plus standard (bar codes only) and a human readable (barcodes with text or numbers below) versions of bar code 39. Each of these scalable barcode fonts comes in six different aspect ratios, so you can vary the height and width of the bars independent of each other. This lets you print bar codes with the same height, but with a different bar thickness.
Our software lets you print your own barcodes on your documents and packaging, or you can print sheets of labels with bar code 39 using our Bar39 utility. This program can even export your bar code as a gif, jpg, or png. Want to print barcodes in Access or Excel? We include Visual Basic macro functions that do all the work for you. If you don't understand bar codes, just run the Bar39 utility program (included in this package) to build barcodes for you. The download version includes a manual in Rich Text format compatible with any Windows word processor. The physical package comes on CD with a printed manual.
This set implements the Full ASCII version of Bar Code 39 and supports the optional checksum variation. Note that both of these features are functions of your barcode reader, not the bar code itself. Your barcode reader must support these functions and have them enabled before you can use them.
Data Type: Alpha-Numeric, (A-Z, 0-9, space, $ % + - . /)
Checksum: Optional
Bar Code Length: Variable
Wide/Narrow bar width ratio: 3.0
Requires: Laser or inkjet printer with at least 300 dpi resolution