QuickLabel Designer Pro - Manual (Page 59)

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Creating a fixed bar code
3. Move the cursor to the location on the label where you want to place the bar code object
and click on the mouse button.
4. The wizard with object properties will open.
5. Click on the button Define. The dialog box Edit Bar Code will open.
6. Expand the group EAN.UPC and select the bar code GS1-128 (EAN.UCC 128).
7. Click on the OK button to go back to the Bar Code dialog box.
8. Click on the Next button.
The GS1-128 (EAN.UCC 128) Wizard will open.
Using EPSC
Using the PIATS Function
The Product Identification Authentication and Tracking System Code (PIATS CODE), also referred
to as EPSC, is a monitoring system, set up by the General Administration of Quality Supervision,
Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China. Its intent and purpose is to improve
product quality and safety, as well as simplify product tracking throughout the production cycle.
PIATS Standards compliance requirements:
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Bar code type: GS1-128 (MULTI) AI=21
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Bar code structure: AI+20 supervision code
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Minimum barcode module width ≥ 7 mm (recommended minimum is 10 mm, full bar-
code width in this case is 42,5 mm)
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Minimum barcode height ≥ 8 mm
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Bar code quality: Above C (1.5/10/670)
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Blank area on sides = 10* minimum module width
Setting up a PIATS Variable
A PIATS code is based on a function, which draws its data from a variable. Therefore, the variable
must be created first.
Use the New Variable toolbar button to create a new variable. Name it and set the following set-
tings:
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Source = Global
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Maximum Length = 20
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Data format = Numerical
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Incremental counter
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Increment by = 1
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Initial value ≥ 1