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Overview
This documentation will outline the standard label format used by Hi-Trans Express.
Procedure
Barcode Format
The above is the standard Hi-Trans label format with the prefix YC being a standard for all of our customers.
- The Barcode ID is a prefix that Hi-Trans uses to identify the correct barcode mask/format
- Item Number is the amount of freight that is being sent off, for example, 4 pallets are being moved and a label is placed on pallet two the label should read YC02XXX
- Consignment number is the full consignment number of the movement.
Please note customers who require a three item numbers will need to use the YZ prefix instead of YC.
For example YZ001HET12346
Ideal Label Design
Below is the ideal label design for our customers to use as the basis of their label they will be building themselves
Key details to go on a label are...
- Connote Number (Large text)
- Service Code (Large text)
- To Location (State e.g MEL / SYD) (Large text)
- Receiver Name (Bold)
- Receiver Address
- Receiver Suburb & State (Large text)
- Item number and count (1 of 2) (Large text)
Traditional Barcode Format
The Traditional barcode format that is used is code 128, this barcode is a necessary requirement to ensure label scannability.
Data Matrix Format
The 2D barcode is a 20x20 ASCII DataMatrix, this barcode is not essential however it is preferred to have this format on the final label design.
