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Bar Code FAQ's

What is a bar code symbol?

What types of barcode symbols are there?

What makes for a good bar code printed symbol?

What is meant by "a cloded system" vs. an "open system" when used in barcode data collection projects?

When do I use a specific bar code symbology?

What types of printing processes work with barcode symbols?

Terminology questions:

  • What is meant by "cpi"
  • How do I calculate it?
  • What is the wide: narrow ratio?
  • What is the "X dimension"?
  • What is PCS?
  • What is first read rate?
  • What is the "quiet zone"?
  • What are "start" and "stop" characters?
  • What is a "2D" code?

How does a bar code scanner work?

What is the difference between scanning and "verifying" a symbol, e.g when printed on a label?

What does the "ANSI Grade A-F" mean?

 

 


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