Data Matrix Font and Encoder for Windows® Tutorial

The IDAutomation Data Matrix Font and Encoder is a collection of components that generate DataMatrix symbols with fonts and graphics. The Font Encoder for Windows® provided in the package is an easy-to-use product that permits easy printing of Data Matrix bar codes from TrueType or PostScript fonts with Microsoft Windows® operating systems.

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After the application is installed it may be accessed by an icon placed in Start - Programs - Group, where "Group" is the Program Name specified during installation.

Step 1:
After the application starts up, enter the data to be encoded in the "data to encode in barcode" field. It can print directly from this application to the printer by choosing the "print barcode" checkbox and choosing the "Print / Generate Data Matrix Code" button.

Another process is to choose the "Copy to Clipboard" option and press the "Print / Generate Data Matrix Code" button for pasting into other Windows® applications. After pressing this button, several lines of numbers and text will appear in the "string to print the barcode" field. To see the string represented as the font, choose "show string as selected font".

Step 2:
In Microsoft® WordPad or the desired application, position the cursor on the area to place the barcode, choose the IDAutomationDMatrix font and select 8 points for the size.

Step 3:
Choose Edit - Paste to paste the barcode string into the application.