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barcode_scanning:introduction_and_setup [2018/11/15 09:03] – [The label printer] Gary Willetts | barcode_scanning:introduction_and_setup [2022/07/27 08:16] – [The barcode scanner] Gary Willetts | ||
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- | ====== Barcode scanning ====== | + | ====== |
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- | Not yet complete, more information coming soon. Time to get excited ;-) | ||
mSupply has the ability to use barcode scanners to read the barcodes on stock to help speed up and improve the accuracy of some processes. | mSupply has the ability to use barcode scanners to read the barcodes on stock to help speed up and improve the accuracy of some processes. | ||
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===== Introduction ===== | ===== Introduction ===== | ||
==== A warning ==== | ==== A warning ==== | ||
+ | <WRAP center round alert> | ||
Please be aware that using barcode scanning is not to be entered into lightly and is not the problem-free solver of all supply chain problems that some people think it is. It can have large implications for your organisation, | Please be aware that using barcode scanning is not to be entered into lightly and is not the problem-free solver of all supply chain problems that some people think it is. It can have large implications for your organisation, | ||
- | Currently, very few barcodes on pharmaceutical products | + | Currently, very few barcodes on pharmaceutical products |
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With those warnings out of the way, let's find out how barcode scanning works in mSupply. | With those warnings out of the way, let's find out how barcode scanning works in mSupply. | ||
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==== The barcode scanner ==== | ==== The barcode scanner ==== | ||
A single barcode scanner can be attached to each computer running mSupply. The barcode scanner must: | A single barcode scanner can be attached to each computer running mSupply. The barcode scanner must: | ||
- | * be able to read both the 1D 128 bit barcodes and 2D datamatrix barcodes used by the GS1 standard | + | * be able to read both the 1D 128 bit barcodes and 2D datamatrix barcodes used by the GS1 standard. |
- | * communicate with the computer through a serial port. Note that this does not mean that it must connect to the computer via a serial port (these disappeared from computers many, many years ago!). The best way of achieving this is to buy a scanner that connects by USB and has serial port emulation software provided by the manufacturer | + | * communicate with the computer through a serial port. Note that this does not mean that it must connect to the computer via a serial port (these disappeared from computers many, many years ago!). The best way of achieving this is to buy a scanner that connects by USB and has serial port emulation software provided by the manufacturer. |
* append a carriage return and line feed character to the end of all its scans. | * append a carriage return and line feed character to the end of all its scans. | ||
To set the barcode scanner up, the first thing to do is connect it to the computer (usually by a USB port) and make sure it can communicate with it. You may need to install a driver for the scanner, depending on the scanner make and model and the operating system of the computer. The best way to check the scanner is communicating correctly with the computer is to install a piece of dedicated serial port reading software, and make sure that scans from the scanner appear in the software. If you are using Windows, you could use this one [[http:// | To set the barcode scanner up, the first thing to do is connect it to the computer (usually by a USB port) and make sure it can communicate with it. You may need to install a driver for the scanner, depending on the scanner make and model and the operating system of the computer. The best way to check the scanner is communicating correctly with the computer is to install a piece of dedicated serial port reading software, and make sure that scans from the scanner appear in the software. If you are using Windows, you could use this one [[http:// | ||
- | Once you are happy that the scanner is communicating correctly with the computer, you can open mSupply, enter the port settings and check that mSupply can receive the scans. See the section below for details. | + | Once you are happy that the scanner is communicating correctly with the computer, you can open mSupply, enter the port settings and check that mSupply can receive the scans. See the [[barcode_scanning: |
==== The label printer ==== | ==== The label printer ==== | ||
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* be able to understand ZPL 2 (Zebra programming language 2) commands | * be able to understand ZPL 2 (Zebra programming language 2) commands | ||
- | We recommend Zebra printers, like the GK420T | + | We recommend Zebra printers, like the GK420t |
To set the printer up, attach it to the computer or your local area network (if using an Ethernet connection), | To set the printer up, attach it to the computer or your local area network (if using an Ethernet connection), | ||
==== mSupply settings ==== | ==== mSupply settings ==== | ||
+ | See the full description of the preferences and their use on the [[preferences: | ||
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- | // Previous: [[dispensing:patient_medication_records|Patient medication records]] | + | |
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