Barcode Utility User's Guide
Table Of Contents
- Barcode Utility User’s Guide
- Definitions of Notes
- Copyright
- Trademarks
- Table of Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Monitor Folders and Process Files
- 2.1 Requirements
- 2.2 Add a Folder to Be Monitored (Hot Folder)
- 2.3 Create a File Processing Rule
- 2.4 Assign Barcodes to File Processing Rules
- 2.5 Configure File Split Settings
- 2.6 Configure File Rename Settings
- 2.7 Configure File Save Settings
- 2.8 Configure Common Settings
- 2.9 Start Folder Monitoring and File Processing
- 3. Additional Features
- 4. Check the Application Log
- 5. Troubleshooting
- Appendix A: Barcode Recognition Requirements
- Appendix B: Custom Naming Rules
- Appendix C: Supported Barcode Types and Options
- Appendix D: XML Specification for Barcodes
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1.2 System Requirements
Operating Systems
Client OS Windows 7 (64bit), Windows 8.1 (64bit), Windows 10 (64bit),
Windows 11 (64bit)
Server OS Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012,
Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016,
Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Operating System
Components
.Net Framework 4.5
1.3 Supported Input/Output File Formats
Each document containing barcodes must be scanned using a Brother machine compatible with the Barcode
Utility in one of the following ways:
- Using the machine’s control panel
- Using Brother iPrint&Scan for Windows
The Barcode Utility supports the following input and output file formats:
Input File Format Output File Format
PDF (Auto Color Mode OFF)
・
PDF
・ PDF/A-1b
・ TIFF
PDF Input Format Specification
Item Description
Maximum Pages 100
Recommended Image Resolution Between 200 DPI and 600 DPI
For a complete list of supported barcodes, see Appendix C: Supported Barcode Types and Options.
1.4 Supported Scan Color Settings
Make sure that your Brother machine uses the Barcode Utility’s supported scan settings. The Barcode Utility
cannot process PDF files created using the automatic color mode settings.
Machine Type Setting Method Supported Settings Unsupported Settings
Document Scanner
Machine LCD
Color Auto
Web Based Management
・
Color Auto
・
Color 200 DPI (or more)
・
Auto
・
Auto 200 DPI (or more)
iPrint&Scan for Desktop
24bit Color Auto
Laser and Inkjet
Machine
(Monochrome or
Color)
Machine LCD
Color N/A
Web Based Management
・
Color Auto
・
Color 200 DPI (or more)
N/A
iPrint&Scan for Desktop 24bit Color N/A