Product Manual

General Product Specifications
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Example of barcode symbologies
The barcode samples shown here are for illustration purposes only. If printed out, they can be
used to check the barcode scanner. However, they are not meant to be used as a reference for
size or resolution of real patient or operator ID barcodes. Always refer to the relevant standard
ISO/IEC 15421 for size and resolution requirements when creating patient or operator barcodes.
When creating patient or operator barcodes, always adhere to the appli-
cable international IEC/ISO standards for the respective barcode sym-
bology. In particular, ensure that barcode size and print quality (as
defined in ISO/IEC 15421) are adequate. Inadequate print size and/or
quality may lead to erroneous decoding.
EAN 13 barcodes, although widely used in retail, are less recommendable for patient/
operator barcodes. If used, they demand the very highest quality standards of barcode
creation and reproduction.