Printing QR Codes for PastPerfect Online Records

Concept

Quick Response (QR) Codes allow for easy access to collection records for visitors with mobile devices. QR codes can be printed from individual catalog records or from catalog lists.

Sample Exhibit Label with QR Code

NOTE: You must follow the steps in the Setting Up Quick Response (QR) Codes topic before you can print QR codes for catalog records.

Task

Printing QR Codes from Individual Catalog Records

  1. Locate a catalog record that is selected for web export.
  2. Click the Location button on the sidebar.
  3. In the lower right corner of the Location screen, click QR Code.

    Printing QR codes for individual catalog records.

  4. Select the PastPerfect Online URL radio button to see the web address for the artifact. Click Print.

    Printing QR codes for individual catalog records.

  5. Test your printed QR Code Label to ensure the record is available online and displays correctly.

Printing QR Codes from a Catalog List

It is important to note that QR codes will be printed for all items on the list even if the item has not been chosen to be included online.

  1. Open a catalog list and click the Print List button.

    Printing QR codes for items on a catalog list.

  2. Select the option for PastPerfect Online QR Codes under Card Type, then click the Print button.

    Printing QR codes for items on a catalog list.

  3. Follow the prompts for your selected printer dialog box if applicable.
  4. Test your printed QR Code Label to ensure the record is available online and displays correctly.

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