Barcodes and mail merge

[Lenox]

Trying to get barcodes on a mail merge with 200+ pieces. The barcodes are
the same on every piece. I use the helper with Word 2000 and have also used
the suggestions here and in KB Article 212221. Following the instrucitions
in the KB article results in "Zip Code not valid!" error. Using the Word
helper (Insert...Field...Barcode) and using the bookmark option to identify
the address and zip fields results in all barcodes printing the same for all
addresses.

Any help is appreciated.

 

[Graham Mayor]

Use your second option - merge to a new document, select all CTRL+A, then
update F9. That should show the correct zips.

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[Lenox]

Thanks Graham. That's totally logical. I also found that by "merging to
printer" the barcodes printed correctly.

Lenox

 

[Lenox]

Graham,
Just FYI:

Although my problem is solved by using "Merge to Printer," the solution
given here doesn't seem to work.
-Sorry-
Lenox

 

[Lenox]

I've determined that the bookmark used in the barcode field doesn't carry
beyond the first section (page) after the merge. Therefore, all the barcodes
print using the bookmark on the first section.

Is there anyway to merge to pages instead of sections? I have a feeling
that is the problem.

Thanks again,
Lenox

 

[Graham Mayor]

You can't merge bookmarks for the reason you have just discovered. You can
however include the data fields from the address in the barcode field if
that will help avoid the use of the bookmarks.

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[Lenox]

Thanks again. Using this method along with the F9 - update fields - should
work.
Lenox