Barcode Printing and Scanning

Sep 4, 2026

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Step-by-step guidance for creating and printing barcode labels using LabelRIGHT on Windows and coordinating label data from Excel via an add-in. Covers making and editing label templates, selecting compatible barcode languages, configuring updatable fields for Excel column mapping, and troubleshooting linked template, printer, and page behavior. Also explains using a Worth Tricoder scanner to collect barcode data, manage scanner programs, create/edit statements, and upload data either into text files or into Excel through KwikCountEX.

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Barcode label creation and printing

Making a LabelRIGHT template

Printing from Excel

Scanning and saving barcode data with the Worth Tricoder scanner

Scanner basics and data collection

Creating and editing programs

Uploading data to text or Excel

Creating Barcode Labels with LabelRIGHT This is a Windows program, and has been installed (at least) on the lab Dell with the large monitor. There are two steps for easy printing of your labels: 1. Make a template for the labels in LabelRIGHT 2. Use the Excel Add In to print your labels from an Excel spreadsheet STEP 1: Making a Template (see also LabelRIGHT manual in Programs menu > LabelRIGHT) Katrina has already created a basic template for the small (.5”x1.75”, 80 per sheet) labels that can fit on the end of a pot tag. It is called 80Sheet_ 1.lbz (..My Documents\Worth Data\RiesebergTemplates\80Sheet_ 1.LBZ) . You can see an example of a single tag by opening LabelRIGHT from the Programs menu, and opening this file (it may open by default) . Looks like: Rieseberg Lab BARCODE text that the barcode represents ● If you want to use this tag size and format, but substitute in your own barcode (with its text), then you don’t need to do anything to the template: go to STEP 2. ● If you want to use the same size of tag but modify the contents, go ahead and play with the template, but please save with a new name. ● If you want to make a different sized tag, it is best to start with a brand new template (File>New) . Use the Form>Setup menu to define the size and spacing of your tags first. To modify content, use the text, barcode, and drawing buttons to add items to the example tag as you wish. Double click on the item to change size, spacing, etc. For the barcodes, be careful to choose a barcode language that works with your entries (Code 39 Full ASCII has all letters, numbers, and common punctuation) . It is helpful to choose a long/complex example barcode text to check that it will fit as you intend. Also be sure to set ‘Import Allowed’ under ‘Attributes’ for the items that you want to be able to update with new information for every entry – these will be the fields that you can assign to columns of your own data in Excel. Step 2: Printing from Excel (see also LabelRIGHT XL manual in Programs >LabelRIGHT) ● First, make sure that the LabelRIGHT program is closed (required) . ● Open your barcode names as a file in Excel. ● Go to Add Ins > Worth Data > LabelRIGHT > Print Labels. A menu box should open. ● Make sure the correct template file from LabelRIGHT is linked. Make sure the printer is correct (you may need to change it for your Excel file, then click 'Refresh Label Details' to update it) . The expected number of modifiable fields should show. For Katrina’s template, there is only one. Click in a field box under ‘Data Location for Label Fields’ and then select the range of data that is appropriate in your file. ● Print to regular paper to see what your labels will look like. You may want to use the scanner to scan your printed paper to make sure that your labels are good before printing Poly stickers. ● When ready, load the Poly labels into the printer and print the actual labels. ● Note: Entries print across the page, rather than down in columns as one might expect. ● Note: It appears that only one page can be printed at a time. Scanning and Saving Barcode Data with the Worth Tricoder Scanner Basics: ● Charge up the scanner by plugging it in. ● Turn on/off the scanner with the power button. Taking Data: ● Select ‘Data Collection’ ● If there is already a file on the scanner, it will not let you make another file. You have to delete the existing file, most easily done by downloading it (see Downloading Your Data) . ● Select the program that you want. ○ 0: A permanent program that simply takes entries – you can either scan a barcode entry or type something. ○ 1 ‘SINGLE VALUE’ : A modifiable program that Katrina has adjusted and would like to keep. It takes an item entry (like a barcode scan), and then prompts for a number. When downloaded, the barcode and data entries are comma delimited. ○ 2 & 3: Available for custom programs ● Once you have loaded the program, yo

FAQs

How do you create a template for barcode labels in LabelRIGHT?

Create a label template in LabelRIGHT, using the setup menu to define tag size and spacing. Modify the example by changing text, barcode, and drawing items, and save under a new name if altering content.

What is the workflow for printing barcode labels from Excel?

Close LabelRIGHT first, then open your barcode spreadsheet and use the LabelRIGHT add-in to print labels. Link the correct template, set the printer, refresh label details, choose the data range for label fields, test-print on regular paper, and then print on the actual poly labels.

How can data be collected and managed on the Worth Tricoder scanner?

Charge and power on the scanner, choose Data Collection, and select an available program. If a file already exists, it must be deleted first. Then follow prompts to scan or type entries and use the edit-up arrow workflow when changes are needed.

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