How Barcode Scanning Works; 1D And 2D Barcode Scanning; Barcode Scanning • 5 - Pitney Bowes Relay 3000 User Manual

Barcode Scanning
Enhanced barcode applications support mailpiece integrity by ensuring
proper mailpiece assembly. Barcodes that contain specific instructions
about your job can be printed on the front of your primary sheet set.
Information like record #, page number, and page total can be contained in
the code.

How Barcode Scanning Works

When the barcode sheet is fed, the information in the enhanced barcode
gets sent to the inserter. The inserter checks this information and verifies
that the correct sheet is fed and inserted in the envelope. If a sheet is
skipped or if the sheets get out of sequential order, the inserter stops
processing and displays an error.

1D and 2D Barcode Scanning

• 1D barcode scanners read barcode characters in a straight line and
then translates that data into instructions for the inserter to process the
mailpiece.
• 2D barcode cameras take a picture of the barcode and then decode
the information into instructions for mailpiece processing by the
inserter. A 2D camera, which is 1D capable, can decode a 1D barcode
provided the 1D barcode fits within the camera range, maximum
length of 40mm
SV63138 Rev. A
Barcode Scanning • 5
2D Barcode Camera
mounted on the
Relay Inserter
5-3