QR codes can significantly enhance inventory management and client interactions. They store more data than barcodes, allowing you to link detailed artwork information.
Users can scan QR codes with a generic reader to access the selected details or use the Art Galleria app to find the artwork in your inventory and display its information. This dual functionality makes QR codes a versatile tool for both inventory control and customer engagement.
Visit this page for more information on using QR codes with your Art Galleria inventory.
This articles covers how to:
Watch our video demonstration, or scroll down for step-by-step instructions.
Designing a QR code
Navigate to Settings > Label Designer.
2. Click and drag QR Code from the green menu onto the grid area.
3. Open the QR code settings by clicking the cog wheel icon.
4. Adjust the visual settings as required:
Change the horizontal or vertical alignment within the label
Change the scale using the QR size multiplier field (up to a maximum of 3)
Depending on how you will be using the QR code and the audience for the information, you can select which data to display when the code is scanned by using the Add Fields drop-down menu.
Using a phone or generic QR code app for scanning?
Display text information when the code is scanned, by adding fields such as the artwork title, artist name, artwork price, etc.
Display an image of the artwork, by using the Image link field.
Link to an online listing of the artwork by creating a custom text field in Artwork Inventory > Settings, and entering the online listing URL into that custom text field.
Using the Art Galleria mobile app for scanning?
Be sure to add the Artwork Inventory ID field to the code so that the app can pull up the appropriate artwork.
5. Click Save Settings when ready.
7. To save your design, click Save as.
8. Enter a Preset Name and click Save Preset.
Print QR codes for your artworks
For a single artwork
1. Open your Artwork Inventory.
2. Click the 3 dots on an artwork and select Print Label.
3. Select the Label Preset design that you created earlier, and confirm your Label Sheet Layout, then click Print.
For multiple artworks
1. Open your Artwork Inventory.
2. Select the checkboxes next to the artworks for which you want to print QR codes.
3. Open the Bulk actions menu and select Print Labels.
4. Select the Label Preset design that you created earlier, and confirm your printing format.
5. Click Print.
Scan your QR Codes
You can use a generic QR code reader to bring up the information entered, or you can use the Art Galleria app to find the listing in your inventory and display the information included in the QR code.
1. Open your QR code reader, or if you are using the Art Galleria app, select Scan in the navigation bar at the bottom of the screen.
2. Hover your camera over the QR code to read it.
3. The QR reader will display the information associated with that artwork.
If you are using the Art Galleria app, it will locate and open the artwork's listing in your inventory. Make sure the app has access to your camera.
FAQ
Q: What should I do if my QR codes aren't being read by my scanner?
A:
Ensure the QR code is large enough for scanners to read; it should be at least 1x1 cm.
Verify that your printer is set to high-quality print settings to ensure clarity.
Test the QR code with multiple scanners or apps to determine if the issue is with the printer or the scanner.
When printing small labels with QR codes, make sure your printer is high-quality enough to capture the fine details needed for scanner readability.
Q: What kind of information can be stored in a QR code?
A: QR codes can store numeric data, alphanumeric data, byte/binary data, and Kanji characters.
Q: Will my QR code expire?
A: Fundamentally, no, the QR code cannot expire. The information contained within the QR code, can become outdated, however, which can cause website links to break, for example.
Q: Can QR codes be used offline?
A: Yes, QR codes can store data that does not require an internet connection to access, such as plain text, contact information, or Wi-Fi network credentials. However, linking to online content requires an internet connection to access the data.