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Intermec Fingerprint v7.61 – Programmer’s Reference Manual Ed. 7312
Chapter 5
5. Bar Codes
The printer contains a number of bar code generators, which can
produce highly readable bar codes in four different directions.
However, a general rule which applies to all thermal printers is that
it is more diffi cult to print a bar code with the bars across the media
path (ladder style) than along the media path (picket fence style.)
Therefore, to ensure a highly readable printout, we recommend that
you do not use narrow bars less than 3 dots, when printing bar codes
with the bars across the media path (ladder style).
No such restrictions apply for bar codes with the bars along the
media path (picket fence style).
Another factor, that affects the printout quality of the bar codes,
is the print speed. Generally, a lower print speed gives a better
quality, especially for ladder style bar codes and at low ambient
temperatures. Do not use a higher print speed than necessary and
consider the overall print cycle time. In some instances, a lower
print speed may actually give better overall performance. We
recommend you do your own tests with your unique applications
to fi nd the best compromise between printout quality, performance,
and media.
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