Hello Eric, Well, as it turned out, after about 3 hours of adjustments and testing, I was finally, finally able to get the audio labels from Digit Eyes to print correctly.
So, here is the problem: Some years back, Digit Eyes began out sourcing the barcode generation of the labels to Google. So, when you enter the type of labels you wish to print, say 3-across and 10-down, which equals 30 audio labels per page, that data is supposed to cause Google to generate a PDF document formatted for said configuration, based on the type of printer that is connected to your computer at the time of generation. In short, Google does not do this. Perhaps it did, years ago, but the API has not been maintained. As a result, regardless of the type of printer, the codes on the generated PDF document are not centered; in fact, they are skewed a little too far to the right and down on the page. My solution? Because I had sighted assistance, and because I am able to modify the margins of the generated PDF document, I am now able to print the codes correctly. For example, when I am ready to print 1 page of labels, I crop 1 inch off of the left margin and 0.375 inch off of the top. Then I save the PDF document and print it. Remember, these numbers are for my printer, only. They would probably be different on a different printer. As I said, it took over 3-hours and about 10 sheets of test paper to discover this solution but, discover it, I did. The problem is that if one does not have sighted assistance, or the ability to modify a PDF document, I don't see how one could generate more than 4 audio labels per page, if that much. Later this week, I will contact the developer to let her know my experience. Mark -----Original Message----- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eric Caron Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2020 5:09 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Need Help with Generating / Finding Audio Labels for Moving Boxes Hi Mark, I totally feel your pain. I really like the Digit-Eyes app but have not used it for years because I can’t get the audio labels to work reliably and easily. I have not found Way Around to be a good solution because the tags need to be ordered and they can be expensive when trying to label many items. More then that, at least, last time I checked, they were not a audio labeler, they only allowed for you to enter text. I find this very limiting. I’m hoping for a better labeling iPhone solution in the future. One interesting app you can look at that is free is Navilense. I hope I spelled that correctly. It was recommended to me as a free audio labeling solution. You print the labels yourself. You can use the sheets you purchased for Digit-Eyes. They are a unique system designed to work for the visually impaired. I must admit they worked very well for me. They are designed for the phone to pick up the label by the camera and do it easily, quickly and even from long distances. they just came out with a second pack of free labels. So perhaps this might be a good solution. I’d love a NFC solution like Way Around to have an audio labeling option and maybe an option for use of less expensive third party NFC tags. I hope this helps. Try the Navilense app and let us know how it goes. Eric Caron > On May 10, 2020, at 7:48 PM, Dave Clement <dclem...@mymts.net> wrote: > > Hello, > > I would recommend using WayAround tags for this. You can record the contents > of each box with a tag then duct tape or packing tape the tag to the box. You > record and read the tags using an iPhone or Android phone. Note that the tags > are completely reusable so you will have them after you unpack all the boxes > for any other tagging jobs. > > To learn more about WayAround tags, check their web site at: > wayaround.com > > WayAroundare currently hosting Zoom weekly sessions to introduce the tags and > provide tipson usage by others. The web site will lead you to these. > > WayAround is currently offering a discount, 15% I think, on their tags. I > believe their dealers are also offering the discount. You can order from > WayAround or ATGuys in the U.S. In Canada, only Canadian Assistive Technology > sells the WayARound products. > > ATGuys.com > canasstech.com > > i hope this helps, > > Dave Clement > Winnipeg MB > > > >> On May 10, 2020, at 3:29 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: >> > > Hello Everyone, > > I need to find a way to generate some barcode labels or, perhaps, > purchase some barcode labels that I can slap on moving boxes. > > My first solution was to use the Digit Eyes app but, after trying for > over 2-hours, with three different computers, Including Windows 7, > Windows 10, and Mac OS Catalina, and 2 different laser printers, and, > after purchasing the blank Avery labels the developer said I should > get, I cannot get the printed barcodes to line up correctly on the > actual labels. I am extremely disappointed in this aspect of the > digit Eyes app for iOS. The funny thing is that the test print pages > for Digit Eyes line up perfectly. It is the generated PDF document > that, even on screen, are not centered correctly. I was told by the > developer that they now generate their barcodes via Google. > Whatever! I have wasted enough time with Digit Eyes with regard to > generating audio labels. > > Does anyone know of another off-the-shelf solution? > > Can one buy pre-printed barcodes that one could use with Digit Eyes? > Or some other way I can reliably label boxes in order to have my phone > tell me the contents of the box? > > All replies greatly appreciated. > > Mark > > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your V iPhone list moderator is Mark Taylor. Mark can be reached at: > mk...@ucla.edu. 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