Random Weight Barcodes

For Amigo Point of Sale users that require random weight barcodes in a retail environment,

Installation is divided into 3 easy steps:

1.	Confirm Scale Barcode Settings

2.	Program Scale PLU list

3.	Enter PLU list in Back Office

Confirm Scale Barcode Settings

Most scales are configured with a few of the most prevalent barcode formats in use. Amigo Point of Sale uses "Type 2" random weight barcodes, where the label barcode is printed in the following format:

2IIIIIVPPPP

where

•	2: The first digit of the barcode is always 2, indicating a random weight

•	IIIII: The next five characters indicate the stock number or PLU

•	V: Price check digit

•	PPPP: Item price calculated by the scale

Consult your scale's user manual for instructions on setting up the scale to print Type 2 Random Weight barcodes.

Program Scale PLU List

Program the PLU list into the scale according to the scale's user manual.

Enter PLU list in Back Office

Add the items to the retail inventory grid in Back Office, using the PLU created in step two to populate the PLU column.

Method 1: Enter Item Manually

Method 2: Scan Barcode

Enter Item Manually

Select New Menu Item Details under the Regular Menu button group in Back Office

1.	Add the retail item to inventory of not already done.

2.	Enter the item name.

3.	Enter the numeric PLU

4.	Select the item's tax rate

5.	Click Save Changes to update the database

The retail item SKU

Additional retail pricing options

Scan Barcode

Scan the barcode (you may print this page to scan the barcode example below, which corresponds to an item already entered in the demo database). If the item exists in the database, the item details will appear and the Update button will be enabled. If the item does not already exist, the Add button will be enabled.

2.	Enter the numeric PLU. The PLU corresponds to the IIIII field above. In the image, the PLU is 00001.

3.	Select the item's tax rate, category.

4.	Click Add or Update to update the database

Open the order entry screen to test the item. In the example below, the item name will be displayed as RANDOM WEIGHT PLU #1 and the price is $7.54, corresponding to the PPPP field above. Scanning the item multiple times will enter each item individually; Quantities are not used for random weight barcode items.

6.	If errors occur, ensure that the entire barcode scans correctly on the retail screen. If the barcode scanner removes the leading or trailing digits, refer to the scanner's programming manual to include these digits when scanning a random weight (UPC-A) barcode.

Random Weight Barcode Example

Page url: http://www.amigopos.com/help/html/index.html?random_weight_barcodes.htm