This is a guide to how to fix a barcode for the scanner in Appliance.io
This guide provides a step-by-step process to make barcodes on boxes scannable by the appliance.io system. It focuses specifically on model and UPC barcodes, as these are the most reliable types for inventory management.
šÆ Know Your Barcodes
Letās get cozy with the basics:
āØ UPC Barcode: The king of all barcodes! Legally required, rock-solid, and ready to scan like a pro.
š Model Barcode: A unique friend that sometimes comes with a surpriseāa āseries numberā (extra digits telling you about the production run). Handy for service, useless for inventory. No worries, weāll tackle it!
š© Tackling Extra Characters Like a Pro
Stumble across a model barcode thatās giving you grief? No problem, superstar. Hereās your plan of action:
Quick Fix: Manually enter the model number to keep moving, and give it a quick mark to remind you to come back for a deep clean.
Head to Inventory
Head over to the inventory page and hit that "Receive Inventory" button. Select "Register Model Number" to open up the magic menu.
Get Ready to Edit
Flip the toggle at the top to unleash your barcode-editing powers, "Update Existing". Type in your model number in the search box like a rockstar. Nothing showing up? Time to call in a manager for backup.
Zap That Model Barcode
Click the pencil icon next to āScan Model from Barcode.ā Use the scanner to zap the barcode right into the system. Boom! Click the save icon, and youāre golden.
Save That Sweet, Sweet UPC (if itās missing)
Click the UPC field. Give the UPC a quick scan, save, and done!
Victory Lap
Check that both barcodes are locked, loaded, and ready to rock. The box should scan smoother than a saxophone solo.
š¶ When the Series Number Strikes Againā¦
Sometimes, the model barcode changes its tune with a new series number. No worriesāyou know the drill! Repeat these steps to keep things running like a well-oiled jazz band.