Printing Barcodes/2-Dimensional Symbols; Notes On Printing Barcodes - Epson TM-J7200 Technical Reference Manual

Printing Barcodes/2-dimensional Symbols

To print barcodes/2-dimensional symbols with this product, the following methods are available:
 Printing after preparing graphic data of the barcode/2-dimensional symbol using the application.
 Printing by using the barcode fonts installed on the printer. For details about how to use the fonts, refer to the
printer driver manual.

Notes on printing barcodes

When printing barcodes with this product, note the following points:
 We recommend using the barcodes with the height of 33 mm {1.30"} or less. If the height of barcodes is more
than 33 mm {1.30"}, quality for scanning barcodes may decline. After printing barcodes, make sure they can
be scanned correctly using a barcode scanner.
 When scanning barcodes, be aware that the recognition rate may vary based on the paper material and the
performance of the scanner.
 When printing barcodes, we recommend also using HRI characters.
 Because the recognition rate for barcodes may vary based on the performance of the barcode reader, consid-
erations should be taken so that the system can also be input HRI characters for processing if the barcode
cannot be recognized.
 If printing a ladder barcode, it is recommended to set the minimum module width to 0.423 mm {0.02"} or the
element width to 3 or more.
 Do not use a ladder barcode on a slip paper.
 A quiet zone (left or right-side space area, determined by the bar code specifications) must be ensured by the
user for barcode printing.
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