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Previous Newsletters:

April 2008

New Products:
1. Crystal Barcode UFL for Crystal 12

Product Updates:
1. Data Matrix Font and Encoder - Now Macintosh Compatible
2. Universal Bar Code Font Advantage Package

New Knowledge Base Articles:
1. Web Browser Barcode Resolution FAQ

February 2008

New Products:
1. IDAutomation Native Barcode Generator Plug-in for FileMaker

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation SC5USB Plug 'n Play Barcode Scanner - On Sale for $99
2. Oracle Reports Barcode PLL with PL/SQL Source

New Hardware:
1. Opticon OPN 2001 Pocket Memory Barcode Scanner

January 2008

New Products:
1. IDAutomation Aztec Font and Encoder

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation 2D ActiveX Control
2. IDAutomation PDF417 Font & Encoder Advantage

December 2007

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation ASP Barcode Server for IIS
2. IDAutomation ASP.NET Barcode Web Server Control

Knowledgebase Articles:
1. HP PCL Barcode Font Tutorial for Installation and Printing
2. Using the IDAutomation.com Server Controls on Windows Vista

October 2007

New Products:
1. Native Barcode Generator for Oracle Reports

Product Updates:
1. USPS Postnet & Intelligent Mail Barcode Fonts (IDA04)
2. PDF417 Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA24)
3. Data Matrix Font and Encoder Advantage Package (IDA30)

New Hardware:
1. APC Touch Biometric Pod Password Manager
2. Versakey Compact POS USB Keyboard
3. IDTech MiniMag USB MagStripe Reader

August 2007

Product Update:
1. Linear Barcode ActiveX Control (IDA31)
2. Linear + 2D Barcode ActiveX Control (IDA39)

New Hardware:
1. OPL7836 USB Laser Scanner by Opticon
2. Opticon's CR2 - 2D Barcode Imager with Bluetooth Class 1 Radio
3. CR3 1.3 Mega Pixel CMOS Barcode Imager with Bluetooth by Opticon
4. Opticon OPR 3001 Rugged Industrial Laser Scanner

July 2007

New Product:
1. Microsoft Reporting Services Barcode Custom Report Item

New Hardware Markdowns:
1. Hand Held Products 3800g Linear Imager Kit
2. Hand Held Products IT3820 Cordless Linear Imager Kit

Knowledgebase Article:
1. Web Layout Mode for Oracle Reports

June 2007

New Product:
1. AJAX & JavaScript Barcode Linear + 2D Generator (IDA29)

New Hardware:
1. Magellan® 1400i Omni-Directional Linear + 2D Imager
2. DataLogic PowerScan 7000BT Standard Range Imager

May 2007

Product Updates:
1. Linear Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA36)
2. Linear + 2D Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA37)

Hardware Updates:
1. IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand - new lower price $99

Knowledgebase Updates:
1. Reading barcodes off LCD Monitors

April 2007

New Products:
1. IDAutomation Linear JavaScript Barcode Generator (IDA28)
2. Linear + 2D Native Barcode Generator - for Microsoft Access (IDA37)
3. Linear + 2D Native Barcode Generator - for Crystal Reports (IDA87)

Product Updates:
1. DataMatrix Font and Encoder (IDA30)

Knowledgebase Updates:
1. Tutorial for Oracle Reports
2. Using the JavaScript Barcode Generator in Oracle Reports

March 2007

Product Updates:
1. PDF417 Font and Encoder (IDA24)
2. .NET Forms Control (IDA40)
3. Linear Barcode Image Generator (IDA64)
4. Linear + 2D Barcode Image Generator (IDA65)

Knowledgebase Updates:
1. GS1 DataBar™ Barcode Released

February 2007

Operating System Information:
1. Windows Vista Compatibility
2. Microsoft Office 2007 New Security Settings

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation Security Fonts (IDA72)
2. IDAutomation MICR E13 B Fonts (IDA01)
3. OCR Font Package (IDA03)
4. Universal Barcode Font Advantage (IDA75)
5. ASP.NET Barcode Web Component (IDA61 & IDA63)

Knowledgebase Updates:
1. Oracle Database Link Error

January 2007

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation Dynamic Linear + 2D Barcode Generator Service (IDA83)

New Products:
1. Linear Dynamic Generator Service (IDA82)

December 2006

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder (IDA24)

New Products:
1. Native Barcode Generator for Crystal Reports
2. Native Barcode Generator for Microsoft Access

October 2006

Product Updates:
1. ActiveX Control Barcode Package (IDA31 & IDA39)
2. Java 2D Barcode Package (IDA26)
3. FileMaker Universal Binary Barcode Plugin
4. Font Tools - One Code Support Integrated

September 2006

Product Updates:
1. UPC/EAN Font Advantage Package (IDA14)
2. Java Barcode Packages (IDA25 & IDA26)

August 2006

Product Updates:
1. MICR E13B Font Advantage (IDA01)

New Hardware Products:
2. MS3780 Fusion Omni-directional Laser Barcode Scanners
3. Symbol 3478 Cordless Rugged Scanners Series
4. Quick Check 890 Barcode Verification System

July 2006

New Product:
1. IDAutomation .NET Font Encoder Assembly & DLL

Product Updates:
2. .NET Barcode Linear Forms Control (IDA40)
3. .NET Linear + 2D Forms Control (IDA62)
4. Linear Image Generator (IDA64)
5. Linear + 2D Image Generator (IDA65)
6. Barcode Label Software (IDA71)
7. Barcode Label Software Pro (IDA74)

New Hardware Product:
8. Metrologic's SP5500 OptimusS Portable Batch Data Terminal

June 2006

New Products:
1. Hosted Linear Barcode Generator Web Service

Product Updates:
2. .NET Forms Control - Linear & 2D versions

Hardware Updates:
3. Newly Reduced Prices on Scanners

April 2006

New Products:
1. Pocket PC Barcode DLL for Compact Framework
2. Linear Dynamic Generator Service

Product Updates:
3. .NET Barcode Linear Forms Control (new version 6.4)
4. Crystal Barcode UFL (new version 6.04)

New Hardware:
5. Datacard Tru Fingerprint Reader

March 2006

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation Barcode Image Generator
2. IDAutomation Barcode Label Software

New Hardware:
3. Zebra P 120i Card Printer

February 2006

New Products:
1. Sun StarOffice & OpenOffice Barcode Macros
2. IDTech Versakey POS Keyboard with MagStripe Reader
3. Opticon LPN-1736 Omni-Directional Scanner

Knowledgebase Updates:
4. How to run .NET Applications from a Network Share or Mapped Drive

December 2005

New Release:
1. IDAutomation RFID Barcode Label Software

New Hardware:
2. Symbol Technologies - Newly Reduced Scanners

Product Updates:
3. Microsoft Office Bar Code Macros & VBA Functions

November 2005

New Release:
1. IDAutomation XML Barcode Webservice

New Hardware:
2. Symbol Technologies MC1000 Batch Mobile Computer

September 2005

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation Data Matrix Product Updates
2. Crystal UFL and Native Windows DLL
3. Crystal Reports Knowledge Updates
4. Knowledgebase Articles

July 2005

New Products:
1. IDAutomation Universal Font Package - Released

Product Updates:
2. IDAutomation Barcode Label Software - version 5.06

May 2005

New Products:
1. IDAutomation Barcode Label Pro
2. IDAutomation Universal Font Package - Available June 10th

Product Updates:
3. IDAutomation Barcode Label Software - version 5.05

New Hardware:
4. Metrologic MS1690 Focus Barcode Imager - Being Released in June

April 2005

Font Tool Updates:
1. IDAutomation Microsoft Office Bar Code Macros & VBA Functions
2. IDAutomation Crystal Reports User Function Library (UFL)

Product Updates:
3. IDAutomation Java Barcode Package
4. IDAutomation Active X Control & DLL Package

February 2005

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation .Net Forms Control
2. IDAutomation Linear Image Generator
3. 2D Product Update
4. IDAutomation Barcode Label Software

New Hardware:
5. IDAutomation Plug 'n Play Scanner- New Version at only $119 USD

January 2005

New Products:
1. IDAutomation RFID Component

Product Updates:
2. IDAutomation Code 128 Barcode Font Advantage Package - rev. 5.1B
3. IDAutomation OCR Font Advantage Package - rev. 5.1B
4. IDAutomation ASP .NET Barcode Web Component Advantage Package (formerly the ASP.NET Web Control Package, aka Server Control)

November 2004

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation ASP.NET Web Control Package, aka Server Control
2. IDAutomation Barcode Label Software
3. Knowledgebase Updates

October 2004

Product Updates:
1. IDAutomation Java Barcode Package
2. IDAutomation RSS Forms Control

September 2004

New Product s:
1. RFID DLL for Windows (Beta Testers Wanted)
2. IDAutomation Security Fonts

Product Updates :
3. IDAutomation Interleaved 2 of 5 Bearer Bar Fonts
4. IDAutomation OCR Font Advantage Package

Product Tutorial :
5. Barcode Tutorial for Oracle Reports

July 2004

New Products:
1. IDAutomation RSS & Composite Image Generator
2. Microsoft® Reporting Services Barcode DLL Custom Assembly
3. RSS/Composite .NET Forms Control

New Hardware:
4. IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand

Industry Updates:
5. Sunrise 2005 and GTIN Compliance

May 2004

Software Updates:
1. IDAutomation Barcode Label Software
2. .NET Barcode 2D Forms Control & DLL
3. IDAutomation Linear + 2D Barcode Image Generator

New Hardware:
4. IDAutomation Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Scanner - only $99 USD

March 2004

New Release:
1. IDAutomation Barcode Label Software

Software Updates:
2. .NET Barcode Forms Control & DLL
3. IDAutomation Linear Barcode Image Generator
4. File Replicator Backup Utility

Hardware Price Updates:
5. Metrologic Laser Barcode Scanners
6. LS 9208 Omni-Directional Scanner

January 2004

New Release Updates:
1. IDAutomation Formulas for Crystal Reports

Hardware Updates:
2. HHP IT4800 Industrial 2D Area Imager

Updated Support Issues and FAQ:
3. Code 128 and Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Packages
4. USPS Function in Font Tools for 2004 Requirement

December 2003

New Release Updates:
1. Java BarCode Package
2. .NET Forms Controls, ASP .NET Barcode Web Controls & Image Generators
3. Code 128 and Interleaved 2 of 5 Font Advantage Packages

Updated Support Issues and FAQ:
4. USPS Function in Font Tools for 2004 Requirement

October 2003

New Release Updates:
1. .NET Forms Controls & Linear Image Generators
2. ASP .NET Barcode Web Controls (AKA Server Controls)
3. Linear + 2D ActiveX Control, PDF417 Font and Encoder & DataMatrix Font and Encoder

New Software Products:
4. RSS .NET Control
5. File Replicator Backup Utility

New Hardware Products:
6. Wireless Scanner
7. Portable Scanners

September 2003

New Software Products:
1. RSS .NET Control
2. File Replicator Backup Utility
3. Updated Font Packages
4. AFM, FNT and Metacode Fonts available

New Hardware Products:
5. Wireless Scanners
6. Portable Scanners

Updated Support Issues and FAQ:
7. Pocket PC Support
8. Sunrise 2005 Compliance

August 2003

New Products:
1. Updated Font Packages
2. AFM, FNT and Metacode Fonts available
3. 2D Image Generator

Updated Support Issues and FAQ:
4. Crystal UFL Update
5. Linear Java Barcode Package Update

June 2003

New Products:
1. MICR .NET Controls
2. Large barcodes with PDF417 and DataMatrix Fonts in Crystal Reports
3. MICR check readers for scanning bank checks

Updated Support Issues and FAQ:
4. Barcode fonts do not work with SAP or C++, but are OK in other applications
5. FedEx barcode requirement update

May 2003

New Products:
1. Maxicode .NET Controls
2. USPS Function in Font Tools for 2004 Requirement
3. Telepen symbology in .NET Controls

Updated Support Issues and FAQ:
4. New low price on Metrologic Laser Scanners
5. Fedex barcode requirement update

April 2003

New Products:
1. Data Matrix .NET Controls
2. Barcode Image Generator
3. Barcode Wand

Updated Support Issues and FAQ:
4. Barcode fonts do not display in Netscape
5. How to add Barcodes to QuickBooks forms

March 2003

New Products:
1. Data Matrix .NET Controls
2. New low price on Symbol barcode scanners
3. Barcode printer kits with label software from $299

Updated Support Issues and FAQ:
4. Java Products Updated to Support Headless Java
5. Grey background issue with ASP Barcode Server for IIS
6. Faxing barcodes without errors

December 2002

New Products:
1. ASP.NET Barcode Server Control
2. 2D Barcode Scanner & Verifier

Updated Support Issues and Technical FAQ:
3. How to install TrueType Barcode Fonts on MAC OS X
4. Out of memory errors on Windows XP with ActiveX Control
5. Barcode Applets now work with Internet Explorer

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