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Barcode properties
This topic lists the properties of the QR barcode. For the properties of other barcode types, see
"Barcode type and properties" on page381.
Dots per pixel
Type the number of dots per pixel. To optimize barcode quality a Data Matrix symbol should not
be printed with dots smaller than 4 pixels.
Encoding
The data represented in the symbol can be compressed using of the following algorithms.
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ASCII is used to encode data that mainly contains ascii characters (0-127)
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C40 is used to encode data that mainly contains numbers and uppercase characters.
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Text is used to encode data that mainly contains numbers and lowercase
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Base256 is used to encode 8 bit values
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Auto Detect automatically detects the data content and encodes using the most
appropriate method.
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None does not use any encoding.
Preferred format
Use the drop-down to select the size of the Data Matrix.
Scale
Defines if and how the rendered barcode is scaled in relation to the parent element:
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None: The barcode is rendered based on the module width.
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Fit to box: The barcode is stretched to fit the parent box in both width and height.
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Proportionally: The barcode is stretched up to where it fits either the width or height of
the parent box, whichever requires the less stretching.
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