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  • Page 1 DI900/DI950 FastPac ™ Document Inserting System Operator Guide Scan Code Guidelines US English Version...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. This book may not be reproduced in whole or in part in any fashion or stored in a retrieval system of any type or transmitted by any means, electronically or mechanically, without the express written permission of Pitney Bowes Inc. We have made every reasonable effort to assure the accuracy and usefulness of this manual, how- ever, we cannot assume responsibility for errors or omissions or liability for the misuse or misappli- cation of our products.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction Purpose .................... 1-2 How to Use This Manual ..............1-3 Scenarios: Existing OMR application on another PB inserter ...... 1-3 Existing OMR application on a competitive inserter ....1-3 Existing Barcode application on competitive inserter ....1-4 Create new application (no current one exists) ......
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Chapter 3 - Barcode Theory Barcode 3 of 9 Symbology .............. 3-1 Description .................. 3-2 Picket Fence Barcode Orientation ..........3-2 Code 3 of 9 Character Set with Binary Equivalent ..... 3-3 Code 3 of 9 Character (Byte) and Bit Allocation ......3-4 Placement of Features ...............
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Chapter 5 - Scan Code Worksheets OMR Options and Limits ..............5-2 OMR Scan Configuration Worksheet ..........5-3 Barcode Options and Limits ............. 5-4 Barcode Scan Configuration Worksheet .......... 5-5 Chapter 6 - Scan Code Flowcharts Scan Code Job Setup Flowchart ............6-2 Existing Job ................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Appendix A Base Code Theory ................A-2 Base 10 (Decimal) ................A-2 Base 2 (Binary) .................A-3 Base 16 (Hexadecimal) ..............A-4 Base 32 ...................A-5 Base 43 ....................A-6 Code 3 of 9 Character Set with Binary Equivalent ......A-7 Code I 2 of 5 Character Set with Binary Equivalent ......A-7 Converting from Other Number Bases to Base 10 and Vice Versa ..A-8 Appendix B Glossary of Barcode Terms ..............B-1...
  • Page 7 1 • Introduction Purpose .................... 1-2 How to Use This Manual ..............1-3 Scenarios: Existing OMR application on another PB inserter ...... 1-3 Existing OMR application on a competitive inserter ....1-3 Existing Barcode (BCR) application on competitive inserter ..1-4 Create new application (no current one exists) ......

  • Page 8: Purpose

    (OMR and barcode) and be familiar with the implementation strategy on the machine in TIP: Pitney Bowes order to successfully run a customer's application on it. requires that all...

  • Page 9: How To Use This Manual

    Introduction • 1 How to Use Find the scenario that best describes your situation. Each scenario points you to those sections of this guide that will help you implement the customer's job this Manual application. Scenarios Customer has an existing OMR application running on another PB inserter 1.
  • Page 10 FIRST™ PD to create the application? Or do they have an IT department willing to do it themsleves? Customer has an existing OMR or Barcode (BCR) application that they would like to convert to a Pitney Bowes-generated application for use on DI900/DI950 1. What level of scanning integrity is required? Review the DI900/DI950 integrity level purchased and the scan codes supported (>see "Scanning Levels Overview"...
  • Page 11 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Scan Codes and Integrity Theory ............. 2-1 What Are Scan Codes? .............. 2-1 Why Use Scan Codes on Documents? ........2-1 What Are Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Marks? ....2-4 What Are Barcode Recognition (BCR) Marks? ......2-5 What Is Mark Orientation and What Determines it? ....

  • Page 12: Scan Codes And Integrity Theory

    2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Scan Codes Introduction This section describes scan code and integrity theory and how scan codes and Integrity can be used to enhance an inserter’s ability to run a complex job. Once you Theory understand scan code concepts in general and the specific way it is imple- mented on the DI900/DI950, you can implement a customer's job application successfully on the system.
  • Page 13 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 Scan Codes There are three major reasons for using scan codes on documents. Process Variable Sheet Collations and Integrity Before the introduction of scan codes, customers needed to print all of their Theory single page, 2-page, 3-page, 4-page, statements etc. as separate print jobs. Then they would run them through their inserter as separate jobs.

  • Page 14: What Are Optical Mark Recognition (Omr) Marks

    2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Scan Codes What Are Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Marks? An OMR mark is a type of scan code that is normally a dark solid line on a and Integrity sheet of light-colored paper (usually white) that is horizontally positioned so Theory it matches the direction of travel of the paper.

  • Page 15: What Are Barcode Recognition (Bcr) Marks

    “Code I 2 of 5”) are the two types of barcodes that are read and supported Code Specifications. on the DI900/DI950. Code 3 of 9 is the barcode generated by Pitney Bowes products such as PB FIRST™, while I 2 of 5 is used on competitor systems.

  • Page 16: What Is Mark Orientation And What Determines It

    2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Scan Codes What Is Mark Orientation and What Determines it? OMR marks are generally created in a ladder orientation (one line on top of and Integrity another), while barcodes can be generated in either ladder or picket fence Theory orientation (one line next to another).

  • Page 17: How Are Scan Codes Read On An Inserter

    DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 Scan Codes How Are Scan Codes Read on an Inserter? A scanner (along with the appropriate decoding software) is necessary to read and Integrity scan codes. The DI900/DI950 system scanners can read both OMR and bar- Theory code (when placed in ladder orientation on the paper).

  • Page 18: How Are Scan Marks Added To Documents

    IMPORTANT: Unless the customer has had previous experience working with scan marks, we recommend that Pitney Bowes setup scan marks for the customer (at a cost to be estimated). Pitney Bowes does not cover the implementation of scan marks on a customer under the standard support agreements for the DI900/DI950 inserter.

  • Page 19: How Do You Determine Which Symbology (Omr Or Barcode) To Use

    DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 Scan Codes How Do You Determine Which Symbology (OMR or Barcode) to Use? and Integrity Existing Applications If the application exists, falls within the DI900/DI950 scanning specifications, Theory and is supported by the integrity level purchased by the customer, the deci- sion is easy–use the current symbology.
  • Page 20 Machine Readability More reading errors than BCR Fewer reading errors than OMR (due to “self-clocking” within BCR symbology) Orientation of Scan “Ladder” only for Pitney Bowes inserters “Ladder” or “Picket fence” available for Codes DI900/DI950 (with appropriate hardware and integrity option) Scanning Scanner requires a scan “window”...

  • Page 21: If Choosing Bcr, Which Barcode Type Should You Use

    DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 Scan Codes If Choosing BCR, Which Barcode Type Should You Use? The DI900/DI950 supports both Code 3 of 9 and Interleaved 2 of 5 type bar- and Integrity codes. Code 3 of 9 is preferred because it is more flexible for expressing Theory characters, reads more reliably, and it is the type of barcode generated by PB FIRST™.

  • Page 22: What Determines The Sequence Of Scan Marks

    2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts What Determines the Sequence of Scan Marks? Scan Codes The DI900/DI950 is very flexible in terms of the order of the marks on the and Integrity page. However, there are some requirements and other options that will make Theory the jobs easier to set up and run.

  • Page 23: What Should You Keep In Mind When Adding More Marks

    NOTE: Pitney Bowes service personnel should carefully evaluate such appli- cations to ensure the inserting system can handle them reliably. Scanner Path...

  • Page 24: What Is The Optional Suretrac Process Verification

    2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Scan Codes What is the Optional SureTrac™ Process Verification? SureTrac™ Process Verification is an optional PC-based product that is used and Integrity in conjunction with PB FIRST™ PD and the DI900/DI950 inserter that allows Theory you to track all mailpieces in a job when run through the inserter.
  • Page 25 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 DI900/DI950 Integrity Levels with Associated Scan Code Functionality This section gives brief descriptions of the available BCR and/or OMR marks. Scan Codes There are three levels of scanning. Each level contains specific marks. and Levels Enhanced Integrity Selective Operations Basic Level...
  • Page 26 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts DI900/DI950 When creating a scan code job, you should only program in those scan code marks supported by the level installed on the customer’s inserter (see table Scan Codes below). and Levels DI900/DI950 Purchasable Configurations (Based on Integrity Level) Configuration Basic...
  • Page 27 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 DI900/DI950 Enhanced Integrity This level of scanning corresponds to additional features in DI800, level 3. Scan Codes These functions provide increased mail run integrity, by detecting missing, and Levels blank, repeated, or out-of-order sheets. The following functions are supported: •...

  • Page 28: Di900/Di950 Scan Codes And Levels

    2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts DI900/DI950 Scan Codes and Levels Scan Code Specification Summary Abbreviation Function Type Maximum How Mark Symbology Comment Value is Detected Beginning of Boolean True Presence OMR or First item in collation; in- Collation or absence barcode tegrity only in Tower;...
  • Page 29 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 DI900/DI950 Scan Codes and Levels Scan Code Specification Summary Abbreviation Function Type Maximum How Mark Symbology Comment Value is Detected Parity Boolean True Presence OMR only Improves read accuracy and mail piece integrity. Total number of scan marks may be odd or even, at customer’s dis- cretion.
  • Page 30 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts DI900/DI950 Scan Codes and Levels Scan Code Specification Summary Abbreviation Function Type Maximum How Mark Symbology Comment Value is Detected Stop Boolean True Presence OMR or Stops machine for manual or absence barcode removal of collation from in OMR pre-fold accumulator.

  • Page 31: Interpreting Scan Codes As Binary Format By The Scanning Software

    DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 DI900/DI950 Interpreting Scan Codes as Binary Format by Scanning Software Part of the scanning process involves converting scan code marks into ASCII Scan Codes text and storing it in a binary format. Binary format (or base 2), is the sim- and Levels plest numbering system possible and has just two numbers (or states), “0”...

  • Page 32: Multi-Bit (Mark) Functions

    2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts DI900/DI950 Multi-Bit (Mark) Functions Certain scan functions may use more than one bit (or mark) as part of their Scan Codes functionality – these are called multi-bit (or multi-mark) functions. Examples and Levels include Wrap-Around-Sequence (WAS), Page Count, and Match Code marks. Multi-bit functions need to count to a number higher than what would normally be available if using only one mark (or bit) for their functionality.
  • Page 33 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 DI900/DI950 Multi-Bit (Mark) Functions (continued) The table below shows how counting to 7 (8 number positions) in Base 2 Scan Codes is achieved. and Levels Binary Counting to 7 (8 positions) Decimal 4’s ✍ position TIP: See Appendix A, 2’s...
  • Page 34 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Multi-Bit (Mark) Functions (continued) DI900/DI950 • Barcode 3 of 9 – Barcode 39 symbology is very flexible as you can use Scan Codes many different code bases for counting. Base 32 is a common base select- and Levels ed for Code 39 multi-bit functions.

  • Page 35: Scan Codes In Detail

    DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 Scan Codes in Detail DI900/DI950 Scan Codes Beginning of Collation (BOC) and Levels Unless specified otherwise for a specific feeder or module implementation, BOC is considered an integrity and not a control function. This means that it is used to flag feed errors, but not for actual collation management.
  • Page 36 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts DI900/DI950 Checksum (CS) Checksum is used in barcode implementations, most specifically I25 (Inter- Scan Codes leaved 2 of 5) implementations to ensure that the entire code has been cor- and Levels rectly read and interpreted. It is computed to give a net of 0 as the sum of all the characters of the code.
  • Page 37 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 DI900/DI950 End-of-Collation (EOC) This mark designates the last sheet in a variable page collation. This mark is Scan Codes the formal control parameter in managing collation separation. When read, the and Levels machine completes the mail piece in process according to any other informa- tion contained in either the marks or the job definition, and then begins the next piece.
  • Page 38 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts DI900/DI950 Envelope Select (no mark scanned) - Dynamic Mode Scan Codes The initial implementation of dynamic envelope selection will provide a mode of operation that allows the system to choose between two sizes of receiving and Levels envelope (letter or flats) based on the total sheet count in the control document set.
  • Page 39 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 DI900/DI950 Dynamic Envelope Selection Address Position and Orientation in Windowed Flats Envelope Scan Codes Type of Fold/Letter Orientation in PreFold Position and Orientation of and Levels Envelope Accumulator Address in Alternative Flats Envelope Top Address C Address down, top trailing Top, front side, right-side up Top Address Z...
  • Page 40 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Match Codes (MC) DI900/DI950 This code has several uses in DI900/950 systems. The match code is a user- Scan Codes selectable number of bits between 2 and n where n is determined by the ap- and Levels plication and the maximum length of the code.
  • Page 41 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 DI900/DI950 Match Codes (MC) continued Set-to-Set Scan Codes The match mark may be used to implement or replicate a set-to-set match and Levels code within a single feeder steam. “Set-to-Set” means that items fed and scanned from the same feeder for the same piece must contain the same match code to be acceptable.
  • Page 42 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts DI900/DI950 Page Count (PC) Scan Codes This code can be used: and Levels • To schedule the number of total pages in the current collation, so that no scanning need be done on those pages. This permits codes to exist only on the first page scanned.
  • Page 43 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 Page Number (PN) DI900/DI950 This code represents the page number within the current collation. Values of Scan Codes 0-63 (6 bits) are supported. The number of bits used is selectable from 2 to 6 and Levels and zero may optionally be used to designate the first page.
  • Page 44 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Seal (SL) DI900/DI950 This mark triggers sealing of the mailpiece or inhibits the sealer, leaving the Scan Codes piece unsealed. The mark/function must appear on all pages of a collation. and Levels Symbologies OMR or barcode. Sense Either absence or presence of the mark can signal the sealed state.
  • Page 45 DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 Stop (STP) DI900/DI950 A single bit indicating a machine stop for manual removal of a collation from Scan Codes the pre-fold accumulator. and Levels Symbologies OMR or Barcode. Sense This code can be used in either presence or absence mode in OMR imple- mentations.
  • Page 46 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts DI900/DI950 Wrap-Around Sequencing (WAS) Wrap-around sequencing is a number of bits used as a sequential counter that Scan Codes counts up or down. The counter wraps around to the end when either zero or and Levels the maximum count is reached.

  • Page 47: Scanning Integrity Examples

    DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 Scanning This section shows how different combinations of scan codes can be used to increase mailpiece integrity. The numbers at the top of each sheet show the Integrity order in which the pages were printed (i.e., generated by the application). Un- Examples less otherwise stated, the examples apply to a standard feed top scan system.

  • Page 48: Benchmark, Eoc Absence, Parity

    2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Scanning Benchmark, EOC Absence, Parity This option provides substantially more mailpiece integrity by ensuring that no Integrity marks are missed, and no extra marks are mistakenly read. Examples Parity Parity EOC-Absenc EOC-Absenc Benchmark Benchmark 3rd Collation 3rd Collation 2nd Collation...

  • Page 49: High Integrity (Bm, Eoc Absence, Boc, Was, Parity, Safety)

    DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 High Integrity (BM, EOC Absence, BOC, WAS, Parity, Safety) Scanning This approach provides the maximum collation integrity. It ensures that colla- Integrity tions are neither split nor combined, and that the scanner has not misread any Examples marks, and that the material is in the correct sequence.

  • Page 50: Select Feed

    2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts Scanning Select Feed This example uses a benchmark, EOC (absence) and a single select feeder. Integrity As shown below, the first and third collations activate the selectable feeder. Examples Select-A Select-A Select-A EOC-Absence EOC-Absence EOC-Absence Benchmark Benchmark...

  • Page 51: Document-To-Document Match

    DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2 Document-to-Document Match Scanning In this example, the bench mark, EOC (absence), and document-to-document Integrity matching are illustrated. The matching code is set for sequence ascending Examples and both streams use the following codes for respective collations Matching Code Example Collation Stream 1...
  • Page 52 2 • DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts 2-42 SV61314 Rev. A...

  • Page 53: Barcode 3 Of 9 Symbology

    3 • Barcode Theory Barcode 3 of 9 Symbology .............. 3-1 Description .................. 3-2 Picket Fence Barcode Orientation ..........3-2 Code 3 of 9 Character Set with Binary Equivalent ..... 3-3 Code 3 of 9 Character (Byte) and Bit Allocation ......3-4 Placement of Features ...............

  • Page 54: Description

    3 • Barcode Theory Barcode Description Code 3 of 9, or Code 39, was the first alphanumeric symbology to be devel- 3 of 9 oped. It is a common bar code in warehousing and distribution. The default in Symbology many printing applications is to generate the barcode in a ”ladder” orientation (see figure below) Each character in a Code 3 of 9 is represented by five bars and four spaces, making a total of nine elements.

  • Page 55: Code 3 Of 9 Character Set With Binary Equivalent

    Barcode Theory • 3 Barcode Code 3 of 9 Character Set with Binary Equivalent Code 39 or Code 3 of 9 is so called as its made up of 9 elements (5 black 3 of 9 bars with 4 spaces) these elements can be a wide element or a narrow ele- Symbology ment but there is only ever 3 wide elements in any code.

  • Page 56: Code 3 Of 9 Character (Byte) And Bit Allocation

    3 • Barcode Theory Barcode Code 3 of 9 Character (Byte) and Bit Allocation 3 of 9 • We start counting characters from the left with character (byte) 1. The start and stop characters in Code 3 of 9 are not counted. It does not matter which Symbology end of the barcode the scanner sees first, it reads the same either way.

  • Page 57: Placement Of Features

    Barcode Theory • 3 Barcode Placement of Features As the 3 OF 9 code is made of 6 bits the maximum value that can be repre- 3 of 9 sented is 63 but as can be seen only 43 characters are represented and for Symbology this reason bit 5 is designated a partially utilized bit (see figure below).
  • Page 58 3 • Barcode Theory Barcode Understanding the Requirements at the Bit Level on the Barcode The first thing to do is understand the construction of a barcode. The code be- 3 of 9 low gives a simple example of a 3 of 9 barcode. Symbology *20001* 2001...

  • Page 59: Description

    Barcode Theory • 3 Barcode Description The Interleaved 2 of 5 (also called the I 2 of 5 or ITF) is a numeric, fourteen- Interleaved character barcode (see figure below). It is typically used in industrial and 2 of 5 master carton labeling.

  • Page 60: I 2 Of 5 Character (Byte) And Bit Allocation

    3 • Barcode Theory Barcode I 2 of 5 Character (Byte) and Bit Allocation Interleaved • We start counting characters from the left with character (byte) 1. It does not matter which end of the barcode the scanner sees first, it reads the 2 of 5 same either way.

  • Page 61: First Barcode Example

    Barcode Theory • 3 First This section explains how 3 of 9 barcode symbology (the 3 of 9 version used on the DI900/DI950) can be implemented to enhance mail piece integrity. We Barcode will do this by analyzing a typical customer application. Example Analyzing a Sample Application Using 3 of 9 Barcode Symbology On a visit to a customer site, a service engineer gets a request for a new scan...
  • Page 62 3 • Barcode Theory First Representing EOC on the Bit Level for Barcode Let’s make the barcode for the sample application described at the beginning Barcode of this section. Let’s start by looking at Byte 1, which looks like this: Example 00010 BYTE 1...
  • Page 63 Barcode Theory • 3 First Representing Sheet Page Count on the Bit Level for Barcode But we may also want to count the number of pages in our collation set. So as Barcode we have only used 1 bit of our first byte, we could use some of the other bits Example in the same byte to count the sheets.
  • Page 64 3 • Barcode Theory First Representing Selective Feed Options on the Bit Level for Barcode Next we need to add the selective feed items so we can use the next byte Barcode (byte 2) to define our controls. Example So byte 2 can look like SF1 and no SF2 No SF1 and SF2 Both SF1 and SF2...
  • Page 65 Barcode Theory • 3 First 2. CCD This system uses multi byte data to combine to make a number. Each digit in Barcode the number is stored in a separate byte. Example The data within the byte can be represented in different number systems and this is called the codebase.
  • Page 66 3 • Barcode Theory First But what are other codebases and what are their advantages? Barcode The answer is that they can represent a larger biggest number per byte which means that they can general count to higher numbers. This has the advantage Example that the barcode can take up less space on the page.
  • Page 67 Barcode Theory • 3 First 3. XCD This is also a multi byte, multi bit code type and also supports very large num- Barcode bers, and it is the most complex on the machine. No explanation of this code Example type will be given in this document if a customer wishes to use this code they must be referred to the Scanning Technical expert.
  • Page 68 3 • Barcode Theory First Programming the Job So we now have our code defined but we still need to program the scan defi- Barcode nition into the machine so let’s fill out the details on our BSCW form. Example So bearing in mind that bytes number from right to left and 1 to n, and bits number from left to right and from 0 to 6 we get the following For our EOC code we need...
  • Page 69 Barcode Theory • 3 First But there is still a problem with this as it looks like the PN and the MC are the same size, i.e. size of 3, but they are clearly different in size as you can see in Barcode figure below.
  • Page 70 3 • Barcode Theory First The selective feed has the following options Barcode Option Possible options Example Use when Present Absent So we are looking for a ‘Use when – Present’ as we want the bit to be 1 when we selectively feed a sheet.
  • Page 71 Barcode Theory • 3 First First of all we are not using this feature to control anything so ‘Is controlling = No.’ Barcode We are also using a Codetype of CCD so ‘Codetype = CCD’ and as we have Example selected CCD we must also select a codebase and as we select a BCD format we must use codebase 10.

  • Page 72: Second Barcode Example

    3 • Barcode Theory Second Here is a good starting point for a barcode that is very robust and should be easy to program. This assumes that the pages are printed and stacked in for- Barcode ward order, i.e. that the address bearing page (the page that will face the win- Example dow of the envelope) is on top when you hold the stack of paper right side up.
  • Page 73 Barcode Theory • 3 Second To program the above job into the inserter for face up loading, set it up as follows: Barcode Code type = Code 39 Example Function Char Settings Present Present, is controlling Piece ID Coding = CCD, Base = 10, Width = 3, Wrap at = 999, Include 0 = Yes, LSB = last, Direction = Ascending To program it for face down loading, make these settings: Code type = Code 39...

  • Page 74: Reverse Engineering Of A Barcode Job

    3 • Barcode Theory Reverse The following is an example of a real customer application. This example shows how to reverse engineer an existing barcode job. It is expected that Engineering you have read and understand the earlier section on barcode theory. a Barcode Scenario You are given a set of printed material from a customer.

  • Page 75: Reverse Engineering Of A Barcode Job

    Barcode Theory • 3 Reverse So from this you know that the first character is used as page number. You can assume that since there is only 1 byte used and since the maximum num- Engineering ber of pages used is so far is 3 that a max value of 31 pages for page number a Barcode should be sufficient (Number of pages that can be counted to is (2^(size in bits) –...
  • Page 76 3 • Barcode Theory Reverse You now know that character 3 is also being used for the wrap around se- quence so you edit the WAS in the scan configuration: Engineering WAS: Char = 3, Bit = 4, Size = 15, encoding = CCD, code base = 10, wrap a Barcode at= 999, include 0 = false.

  • Page 77: Maximum Values Generated For Counting By Scan Code Type

    Barcode Theory • 3 Maximum DI900/DI950 Maximum Generated Values Overview Values Generated Max Counter(MC,WAS) value 9,999,999 9,999,999 131,071 For Counting Max Counter(PC,PN) value by Scan Code Maximum overall code length: 12 Chars* 18 Chars 19 Marks Type *excludes "Start" and "Stop" characters NOTE: See individual tables on following pages for further details.

  • Page 78: Maximum Values For Code 3 Of 9 Barcode

    3 • Barcode Theory Maximum Values for Code 3 of 9 Barcode Scan Def function DI900/ Code Function min Size (Code Type) Function max Size (Code Type) DI950 Base Support Binary Binary CHECKSUM 5 bits 1 Byte 5 bits 5 bits 1 Byte 5 bits DIVERT_FINISHED...

  • Page 79: Maximum Values For Interleaved 2 Of 5 Barcode

    Barcode Theory • 3 Maximum Values for Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode Scan Def function DI900/ Code Function min Size (Code Function max Size( Code Type) DI950 Base Type) Support Binary Binary CHECKSUM 3 Bits 1 Byte 3 Bits 3 bits 1 Byte 3 bits DIVERT_FINISHED...

  • Page 80: Maximum Values For Omr

    3 • Barcode Theory Maximum Values for OMR Scan Def function DI900/ Code Function min Size (Code Function max Size (Code DI950 Base Type) Type) Support Binary Binary CHECKSUM DIVERT_FINISHED 1 bit 1 bit DIVERT_SHEETS 1 bit 1 bit ENV_SELECT 1 bit 1 bit 1 bit...
  • Page 81 4 • Scan Code Specifications General Scan Code Specification Guidelines........4-2 OMR Print and Placement Specifications......... 4-3 Rules/Guidelines When Using OMR .......... 4-5 Barcode Print and Placement Specifications........4-6 Rules/Guidelines When Using Barcode ........4-9 Factors Affecting Collation Break Mark Order ........ 4-10 Evaluating Collation Break Marks - Example 1 ......

  • Page 82: General Scan Code Specification Guidelines

    4 • Scan Code Specifications General Here are some general scan code specifications that apply to both OMR and barcode scan marks: Scan Code • The paper on which scan marks are printed must have sufficient reflectiv- Specification ity such that the scanner can successfully discriminate between the print- Guidelines ed mark and the paper.

  • Page 83: Omr Print And Placement Specifications

    Scan Code Specifications • 4 OMR Print and • For best line discrimination, maintain a 5 to 1 light to dark space ratio. This means the spacing between lines must be at least 6 times the width of and Placement limits the maximum allowable line thickness to .635 mm (0.025”).
  • Page 84 4 • Scan Code Specifications OMR Print and OMR Mark Specification Diagram Clear Zone (Diagram is not to scale) Placement Specifications 9 mm Top of Sheet min. Feeder Tower: 20 mm min. 11 mm min. HCSF: 32 mm min. to clear zone (dotted line), 20 mm min.

  • Page 85: Rules/Guidelines When Using Omr

    Scan Code Specifications • 4 Rules/Guidelines When Using OMR OMR Print and Placement • The bench mark, if present, must be located at one end of the mark set Specifications (preferably the first mark read by the scanner). The safety mark, if present, should be placed at the opposite end of the OMR code with respect to the benchmark.

  • Page 86: Barcode Print And Placement Specifications

    4 • Scan Code Specifications Barcode Print • Code 39 and Interleaved 2 of 5 (I 2 of 5) are supported. Extended Code 39 is not permitted. Barcode symbologies without start and stop characters and and Placement internal integrity features such as I 2 of 5 should use a checksum byte. Specifications •...
  • Page 87 Scan Code Specifications • 4 Barcode Print and Placement Specifications Barcode Specification Diagram, Clear Zone Ladder Orientation (Diagram is not to scale) 3 mm min. Top of Sheet Feeder Tower: 20 mm min. 17 mm min. HCSF: 32 mm min. to clear zone (dotted line), 20 mm min.
  • Page 88 4 • Scan Code Specifications Barcode Print and Placement Specifications Barcode Specification Diagram, Picket Fence Orientation Clear Zone (Diagram is not to scale) 3 mm Top of Sheet min. Feeder Tower: 20 mm min. *12345* 17 mm min. HCSF: 32 mm min. to clear zone (dotted line), 20 mm min.

  • Page 89: Rules/Guidelines When Using Barcode

    Scan Code Specifications • 4 Barcode Print Rules/Guidelines When Using Barcode and Placement • If you use the incorrect density or size of barcode, the DI900/DI950 will Specifications have trouble reading the barcode and “No Barcode Found” errors will dis- play on the inserter.
  • Page 90 4 • Scan Code Specifications Factors Like other inserters of its kind, in order to produce different fold types, the DI900/950 requires that the orientation of the paper and page order be loaded Affecting on the feeders in a particular way. This in turn, affects how the collation break Collation marks [such as End of Collation (EOC) or Beginning of Collation (BOC)] are Break Mark...
  • Page 91 Scan Code Specifications • 4 Factors This case is one of the few cases that cannot be run in the tower but can be run in the HCSF. The reason for this is that from the tower, forward print order Affecting documents are fed on the right side of the tower, face down.

  • Page 92: Factors Affecting Collation Break Mark Order

    4 • Scan Code Specifications Factors Forward Print Order Jobs Fed From Base Tower Feeder Affecting Address Fold Type Envelope Loading Preferred Page for Page for Position Flap Type instructions OMR/BC Collation Break location Mark Order Normal Face up, Bottom Last First bottom first...
  • Page 93 Scan Code Specifications • 4 Factors Reverse Print Order Jobs Fed From Base Tower Feeder Affecting Address Fold Envelope Loading Preferred Page for Page for Position Type Flap Type instructions OMR/BC Collation Break location Mark Order Normal Face down, Bottom Last First bottom first...
  • Page 94 4 • Scan Code Specifications Factors Forward Print Order Jobs Fed From HCSF Affecting Address Fold Envelope Loading Preferred Page for Page for Collation Break Position Type Flap Type instructions OMR/BC location Mark Order Normal Face down, Bottom First Last bottom first Normal Face up,...
  • Page 95 Scan Code Specifications • 4 Factors Reverse Print Order Jobs Fed From HCSF Affecting Address Fold Envelope Loading Preferred Page for Page for Collation Break Position Type Flap Type instructions OMR/BC location Mark Order Normal Face down, Bottom Last First bottom first Normal Face up,...

  • Page 96: Collation Order And Pb First

    4 • Scan Code Specifications Factors Collation Order and PB FIRST™ PB FIRST™ can be programmed to compensate for issues dealing with feed Affecting order. It can be configured for either “forward” or “reverse” feed order, corre- Collation Break sponding to page 1 of the collation feeding first, or the last page feeding first. Mark Order PB FIRST™...

  • Page 97: Di900/Di950 Scanning Architecture

    Supported Ladder for OMR and Barcode, Picket Fence for Barcode Scanning (with optional kit) Orientation Pitney Bowes Codes DI800 (subset of DI900/950 Codes); Nexus code sets; DMT Supported Production Mail; DI350/DI400 Special codes; and some Pro- Pack options. Competitive Codes Neopost;...

  • Page 98: Scanning Hardware Options

    4 • Scan Code Specifications DI900/DI950 Scanning Hardware Options Scanning capability can be added to the DI900/DI950 Tower feeders as well Scanning as the High Capacity Sheet Feeder (HCSF) when the customer purchases Architecture one of the optional integrity packages for the inserter (see next page). The in- tegrity package consists of scanning hardware and software that may be fac- tory installed or retrofitted by the field as kits on the customer's machine.

  • Page 99: Scanning Levels Overview

    Scan Code Specifications • 4 DI900/DI950 Scanning Levels Overview DI900/950 Systems support up to 24 separate scan configurations. Basic OMR Scanning software is included with the scanning option. In addition, two optional OMR Architecture and one Barcode software packages are available as described below. Available Scanning Levels Sales/Service Feature...

  • Page 100: Architecture Block Diagram

    4 • Scan Code Specifications DI900/DI950 Architecture Block Diagram The scan head and decoding are physically and logically isolated from the ap- Scanning plication software. A separate interface board accepts both raw fixed beam Architecture signals and serial data from scanners with embedded decoding. The interface board handles code integrity locally, and passes back either a valid read trans- lated into a standard functional protocol, or an error code representing the problem with the read (see figure below).

  • Page 101: Omr Options And Limits

    5 • Scan Code Worksheets OMR Options and Limits ..............5-2 OMR Scan Configuration Worksheet ..........5-3 Barcode Options and Limits ............. 5-4 Barcode Scan Configuration Worksheet .......... 5-5 SV61314 Rev. A...

  • Page 102: Omr Options And Limits

    5 • Scan Code Worksheets OMR Options and Limits Options >> Beginning of Collation Yes/No* Pres/Abst Benchmark Divert Finished Pres/Abst Divert Sheets Pres/Abst End of Collation Yes/No Pres/Abst IGN1 Ignore IGN1 Ignore IGN2 Ignore IGN3 Ignore IGN4 Ignore IGN5 Ignore IGN6 Ignore IGN7...
  • Page 103 Scan Code Worksheets • 5 OMR Scan Configuration Scan Configuration Settings: Notes: Scan Type: OMR Scan Configuration Name: ______________________ (9 Character Max) Options Mark Count Maximum Includes Order Function Count Controlling Use When Direction Value Zero SV61314 Rev. A...
  • Page 104 5 • Scan Code Worksheets Barcode Function Abbreviation Function Name Character (Start Byte) Bit (Start Bit) ** Size (Field Size) Use When (Present/ Absent) Controlling (Yes/No) Count Direction (Up/Down/ Random) Code Type (Binary/Char acter Coded Decimal/ XCD- Binary CCD Hybrid) Code Base (up to 43) Wrap At ( 0-...
  • Page 105 Scan Code Worksheets • 5 Barcode Bar Code Scan Configuration Scan Configuration Settings: Notes: Scan Type: Code 3 of 9 Interleaved 2 of 5 Scan Configuration Name: ______________________ (9 Character Max) Mark Orientation: Ladder Picket PC Controlled: Custom Scan Head Initialization String: ____________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________ Options...
  • Page 106 5 • Scan Code Worksheets SV61314 Rev. A...

  • Page 107: Scan Code Job Setup Flowchart

    6 • Flowcharts Scan Code Job Setup Flowchart ............6-2 Existing Job ................6-3 New Job ..................6-5 SV61314 Rev. A...
  • Page 108 6 • Flowcharts Scan Code Job Setup Flowcharts Start Scan Job Setup Service Person read and understands Scanning Function Definition Does Print Job Exist already? Go to "New Job" Gather Cu Scann on page 6-5 Go to "Existing Job" on next page SV61314 Rev.

  • Page 109: Existing Job

    Flowcharts • 6 --> continued from previous page Existing Job Exist Is Scan Code Definition Known? OMR Job? Reverse Engineer Reverse Eng OMR marks Barcode (Read (Read Understanding Understanding Barcodes Section) OMR Section ) Is this a valid DI900/950 scan job based on specs? Inform customer that job will not run...
  • Page 110 6 • Flowcharts Existing Job --> continued from previous page Does Customer Require SF, DVS... Has customer Inform Customer purchased that they must Selective purchase Selective Operations S/W? Operations s/w Create Closed Loop Job Use Desired Selective Operation/s Does Customer Require Document Integrity (MC,...

  • Page 111: New Job

    Flowcharts • 6 New Job --> continued from page x already? Gather Customer Scanning Requirements Does the Customer want to run BCR job? Has customer purchased Job will be an barcode s/w? OMR Job Inform Customer that they must purchase the barcode scanning Customer s/w.
  • Page 112 6 • Flowcharts --> continued from previous page New Job Has Customer Purchased PBFirst PD? Has Customer Customer Purchased wants to run a PBFirst DF? closed loop job? Does Customer Create Open Loop Inform Customer have there own Is BCR Job? that they must software for Setup Scan Job in...
  • Page 113 7 • Inserter Setup Helpful Hints When Setting Up Scan Configurations....7-2 General Considerations ............7-2 Divert Feed Functionality Considerations ......7-3 Dynamic Envelope Functionality Considerations ....7-4 Feeder-to-Feeder Matching Considerations ......7-5 Setting Up a New Scan Configuration .........7-7 Setting Up an OMR Scan Configuration ........ 7-7 Setting Up a BCR Scan Configuration .........

  • Page 114: Helpful Hints When Setting Up Scan Configurations

    7 • Inserter Setup General Considerations Helpful Hints When Setting Keep in mind the following when setting up a scan configuration: Up Scan • Paper weight range for scanning is 18 lb. (75 gsm) to 32 lb. (120 gsm). • One of the following marks must be present and must be marked as "Is Configurations controlling"...

  • Page 115: Divert Feed Functionality Considerations

    Inserter Setup • 7 Helpful Hints Divert Sheet Functionality Considerations When Setting Divert sheet functionality allows you to create scanning jobs that will send sheets to the lower divert area if sets exceed a given sheet count or contain a Up Scan specific scan mark.

  • Page 116: Dynamic Envelope Functionality Considerations

    7 • Inserter Setup Helpful Hints Dynamic Envelope Functionality Considerations When Setting Dynamic envelope selection allows you to create scanning jobs on DI950 sys- tems (with or without a High Capacity Sheet Feeder) that will insert mail piece Up Scan contents into either letter-sized or flat envelopes.

  • Page 117: Feeder-To-Feeder Matching Considerations

    Inserter Setup • 7 Feeder-to-Feeder Matching Considerations Helpful Hints When Setting Feeder-to-feeder matching means that items fed and scanned from different feeders for the same piece must contain the same match code to assure mail Up Scan piece integrity. The marks are used to control a feeder-to-feeder matching to Configurations ensure that personalized data in a separate feeder matches the data in the control feeder.
  • Page 118 7 • Inserter Setup Helpful Hints Feeder-to-Feeder Matching Considerations (continued) When Setting NOTE: If you are planning to match a “select feed” feeder, make sure that the match code in that feeder matches the match code from the control document. Up Scan For example, a sample select feed matching job may consist of: Configurations...

  • Page 119: Setting Up A New Scan Configuration

    Inserter Setup • 7 Setting Up When the job you are running includes scanning, you will need to: a New Scan • Have the BCR or OMR Scan Configuration Worksheet or some such list- ing of the required scan marks. Configuration •...
  • Page 120 7 • Inserter Setup Setting Up an 7. The Add OMR Functions screen dis- plays. There are two lists available OMR Scan on the screen: Selected and Avail- Configuration able. (continued) Refer to "Integrity Levels with As- sociated Scan Code Functionality" in Chapter 2, Scan Code Concepts for a description of the function of each mark..
  • Page 121 Inserter Setup • 7 Setting Up an IMPORTANT - Prompt for Contents In-line with Scan Marks OMR Scan Material is scanned as it feeds through the machine. This means that the scanner reads a vertical strip or margin down the page, defined by the spec- Configuration ifications.
  • Page 122 7 • Inserter Setup Setting Up an IMPORTANT - Defining the Clear Zone OMR Scan You may be prompted to enter certain measurements regarding the lo- cation of scan marks on the page. This is necessary so the system can Configuration identify the scan marks when running a trial piece.
  • Page 123 Inserter Setup • 7 IMPORTANT - Defining the Clear Zone (continued) Setting Up an OMR Scan Configuration If the job has no SAF mark: (continued) • The machine will ask for the distance from the top of the sheet to the first mark and the length of the marks.
  • Page 124 7 • Inserter Setup Setting Up an 9. Select " Set Options for Highlighted Item". OMR Scan NOTE: The options that appear vary, depending upon the selected function. Configuration (continued) Menu Option Associated Options/Actions Increase Count for Allows you to increase the number of marks for the function. Highlighted Item The count number is appended to the abbreviation (e.g.
  • Page 125 Inserter Setup • 7 Setting Up an Menu Option Associated Options/Actions OMR Scan Includes Zero Allows you to specify whether the sequence should include Configuration (Multi-bit only) zero. (continued) Toggles: • Yes (default), or • When Yes is selected for the Include Zero option, the relevant code’s binary value would allow zero, which is represented by no marks being printed within that section of the code.

  • Page 126: Setting Up A Bcr Scan Configuration

    7 • Inserter Setup Setting Up Helpful Hints When Setting Up Barcode Scan Configurations a BCR Scan • We start counting characters from the left with character ( byte) 1. The start Configuration and stop characters in Code 3 of 9 are not counted. It does not matter which end of the barcode the scanner sees first, it reads the same either way.
  • Page 127 Inserter Setup • 7 Setting Up To setup a BCR Scan Configuration: a BCR Scan 1. From the Home screen, select "Menu" then "Tools". Configuration 2. Select "Configure System" then "Scan Configuration Setup". NOTE: If you are not logged in with supervisor or manager access rights, you will be prompted to enter an access code.
  • Page 128 7 • Inserter Setup Setting Up 7. Select " Set Options". Use the table below to set the necessary options. a BCR Scan NOTE: The options that appear vary, depending upon the selected function. Configuration (continued) Menu Option Associated Options/Actions Use When Toggles: •...
  • Page 129 CCD is a character-based field aligned with byte boundaries. types that are greater It is a Pitney Bowes term for those code types that are than base 10 and less greater than base 10 and less than base 42 to allow for than base 43.
  • Page 130 7 • Inserter Setup Setting Up 8. Select "Finished' once you have set all of the necessary options for the function. a BCR Scan 9. Repeat steps 6 to 8 for each additional function on the BCR Scan Configu- Configuration ration Worksheet.

  • Page 131: Editing A Scan Configuration

    Inserter Setup • 7 Editing a Scan Editing an OMR Scan Configuration Configuration To edit an OMR Scan Configuration: 1. From the Home screen, select "Menu" then "Tools". 2. Select "Configure System" then "Scan Configuration Setup". NOTE: If you are not logged in with supervisor or manager access rights, you will be prompted to enter an access code.

  • Page 132: Editing A Bcr Scan Configuration

    7 • Inserter Setup Editing a Editing a BCR Scan Configuration BCR Scan 1. From the Home screen, select "Menu" then "Tools". Configuration 2. Select "Configure System" then "Scan Configuration Setup". NOTE: If you are not logged in with supervisor or manager access rights, you will be prompted to enter an access code.

  • Page 133: Copying A Scan Configuration

    Inserter Setup • 7 Copying a Scan If necessary, you can save a copy of a selected Scan Configuration under a new name. This feature permanently saves the current Scan Configuration Configuration setup as a new Scan Configuration with a different name. NOTES: •...

  • Page 134: Reviewing A Scan Configuration

    7 • Inserter Setup Reviewing If necessary, you can view a list of marks associated with the Scan Configura- tion without entering the Edit mode. a Scan Configuration NOTE: This option is only available if the PC Control is set to "No". 1.
  • Page 135 Inserter Setup • 7 Assigning Follow the steps in this section to assign a Scan Configuration to an existing job (either the current job, or another job) that has been created previously. a Scan 1. From the Home screen, select "Menu", "Jobs", then select: Configuration •...
  • Page 136 7 • Inserter Setup Assigning Menu Option Associated Options/Actions a Scan Mark Location Allows you to setup various OMR mark-related Configuration Settings measurements: NOTE: This option is • Top of Page to First Mark is the distance from the top of to an Existing disabled when Content the page to the first mark.

  • Page 137: Assigning A Scan Configuration To An Existing Job

    Inserter Setup • 7 Assigning 11. Once the scan settings have been entered, select "Accept" to return to set- tings screen for the sheet or insert. a Scan 12. Select "Select Feed Setting" and choose the appropriate feeder setting for Configuration the item (none, SF1, SF2, SF3, SF4, SF5, SF6, SF7, SF8 or SF9).

  • Page 138: Adjusting The Scan Heads For Ladder Orientation Marks

    7 • Inserter Setup Adjusting the 4. Open the Main Transport Deck Cover. Use the ruler to measure the distance Scan Heads from the center of the sheet (lined up for Ladder at 0 on the ruler) to the center of the Orientation marks.
  • Page 139 Inserter Setup • 7 Adjusting the 8. Use the blue thumbwheel to move the Scan Head. Scan Heads for Ladder Orientation Blue thumbwheel Marks (continued) Figure 8.1: Use the Blue Thumbwheel to Adjust Scan Head Position Move the thumbwheel until the pointer lines up with the measurement (distance from the center of the page to the center of the mark) defined in Step 7.
  • Page 140 7 • Inserter Setup Adjusting the To adjust the scan heads: Scan Heads 1. Fold one of the sheets to be scanned in half vertically (side with mark facing up.) for Picket 2. Draw two arrows, one at the top of the Orientation mark, and one at the bottom of the Marks...

  • Page 141: Adjusting The Scan Heads For Picket Orientation Marks

    Inserter Setup • 7 Adjusting the 7. Determine the direction the Scan Head needs to be moved (to the left or right of 0 on the ruler): Scan Heads • Make sure the center of the sheet (the vertical fold) is lined up with the for Picket at the center of the machine (at 0 on the ruler.) Orientation...

  • Page 142: Using A Test Sheet

    7 • Inserter Setup Using A Test We recommend using a test sheet when setting up the inserter system for a new OMR application. The test sheet must have the same mark definitions Sheet and locations as the actual application ma- terial, but no other printing in the scanner channel.
  • Page 143 8 • Scanning Troubleshooting Job Setup Errors................8-2 General Scanning Errors ..............8-3 OMR Scanning Errors ..............8-5 Barcode Scanning Errors ..............8-6 Do's and Don'ts ................8-6 SV61314 Rev. A...

  • Page 144: Job Setup Errors

    8 • Scanning Troubleshooting Job Setup There are a large number of factors that will make or break a scan job. Some issues are related to the DI900/950 setup, while others are due to the printed Errors job. Below are a few known trouble areas. Cannot Assign Feeder.

  • Page 145: General Scanning Errors

    Scanning Troubleshooting • 8 General Errors related to the scan configuration setup or the way the print job is setup will usually only show up when trying to run the job. The following errors can Scanning be observed while running OMR or BCR jobs. Errors Expected BOC or EOC errors: (EC 1040/1240 BOC not found, EC 1041/1241 EOC not found)
  • Page 146 8 • Scanning Troubleshooting General Collations are being built incorrectly even though there is no error code being given: Scanning Errors Too Few Sheets: (continued) • For jobs that use EOC or BOC to control the collation break, check that the correct mark is set to controlling in the scan configuration.

  • Page 147: Omr Scanning Errors

    Scanning Troubleshooting • 8 OMR Scan Error The piece did not pass thru the scan head. Jam in the Tower area. Scanning Errors Too many marks: ✍ (EC 1023/1223) • Check scan head alignment and or paper orientation. TIP: EC = Error Code. •...

  • Page 148: Barcode Scanning Errors

    8 • Scanning Troubleshooting Barcode No Scan code found. The scan head did not detect ANY barcode on the page. Check scan head Scanning alignment and or paper loading instructions. Errors Barcode Length Mismatch (EC 1003/1203 too few chars, EC 1004/1204 – too many chars) ✍...
  • Page 149 Appendix A • Base Code Theory Base Code Theory ................A-2 Base 10 (Decimal) ................A-2 Base 2 (Binary) .................A-3 Base 16 (Hexadecimal) ..............A-4 Base 32 ...................A-5 Base 43 ....................A-6 Code 3 of 9 Character Set with Binary Equivalent ......A-7 Code I 2 of 5 Character Set with Binary Equivalent ......A-7 Converting from Other Number Bases to Base 10 and Vice Versa ..A-8 SV61314 Rev.

  • Page 150: Appendix A Base Code Theory

    Appendix A • Base Code Theory Base Code This appendix explains base code numbering theory by showing examples of different number bases and how it affects counting within the base. Also dis- Theory cussed is how to convert a number in a base code that is different from our standard base 10 (decimal) numbering system.

  • Page 151: Base 2 (Binary

    Base Code Theory • Appendix A Base Code Base 2 (Binary Number System) The binary number system uses base 2, so the place values of the bits of a Theory binary number correspond to powers of 2. Base 2 (Binary) Number System ✍...

  • Page 152: Base 16 (Hexadecimal)

    Appendix A • Base Code Theory Base Code Base 16 (Hexadecimal Number System) The hexadecimal number system uses base 16, so the place values of the Theory characters of a hexadecimal number correspond to powers of 16. ✍ Base 16 (Hexadecimal) Number System 4rth (byte) 3rd (byte) 2nd (byte)

  • Page 153: Base 32

    Base Code Theory • Appendix A Base Code Base 32 Number System Theory 4rth (byte) Character 3rd (byte) Character 2nd (byte) Character 1st (byte)Character 32x32x32x32 32x32x32 32 x32 (32 to 4rth power) (32 to 3rd power) (32 to 2nd power) (32 to 1st power) Base 32 Number 32768's...

  • Page 154: Base 43

    Appendix A • Base Code Theory Base 43 Number System 4rth (byte) Character 3rd (byte) Character 2nd (byte) Character 1st (byte) Character 43x43x43x43 43x43x43 43 x43 Base Code (43 to 4rth power) (43 to 3rd power) (43 to 2nd power) (43 to 1st power) Theory 79507's...

  • Page 155: Code 3 Of 9 Character Set With Binary Equivalent

    Base Code Theory • Appendix A Base Code Code 3 of 9 Character Set with Binary Equivalent The characters that can be represented within this code set are shown below: Theory Number ASCII ASCII Number ASCII ASCII Binary Character Binary Character 00000 00110...

  • Page 156: Converting From Other Number Bases To Base 10 And Vice Versa

    Appendix A • Base Code Theory Base Code Converting from Other Number Bases to Base 10 and Vice Versa In order to convert a base 10 (decimal) number into its representation in a Theory different number base, we have to be able to express the number in terms of powers of the other base.
  • Page 157 Appendix B – Glossary Bit (Binary Digit) – a bit is an electronic single binary digit that is either ON (1) or OFF (0). It is the smallest unit of information the computer uses. Computers use the binary system to work with data. All data is stored in binary code as 1’s and 0’s (bits). A bit might be called the “on/off”...
  • Page 158 Appendix B – Glossary SV61314 Rev. A...

  • Page 159: Index

    Index 2-16 Basic Integrity Adjusting Scan Heads 4-19 Basic Scanning Kit 7-25 For Ladder Orientation Marks 2-25 Beginning of Collation (BOC) 7-28 For Picket Orientation Marks 2-25 Benchmark (BM) Alphanumeric Matrix, Entering Scan Definitions on Bit (Binary Digit) 7-15 Control Panel Glossary Entry 7-23 Assigning a Scan Configuration to Existing Job...
  • Page 160 Index 2-15 How Are Scan Codes Read on an Inserter? Controlling, EOC function Converting from Other Number Bases to Base 10 and Reading Barcodes Vice Versa Reading OMR Marks How Are Scan Marks Added to Documents? 7-21 Copying a Scan Configuration Computer/IT department PB FIRST™...
  • Page 161 Index Maximum Values Generated For Counting by Scan Scan Code Flowcharts 3-25 Code Type Existing Job Medium Integrity (BM, EOC Absence, BOC, Parity, New Job Safety) Scan Codes, What are they? 2-38 Example of Scan Codes, Why use on Documents? Most Significant Bit (MSB) Assure Mail Piece Integrity Glossary entry...
  • Page 162 Index Scenarios for Using this Manual Existing Barcode (BCR) application Existing OMR application New application 2-34 Seal (SL) 2-34 Select Feed (SF) Select Feed (SF), explanation 2-17 Selective Feed Integrity Sequence of Scan Marks, What Determines them? 2-12 7-14 Setting Up a BCR Scan Configuration Setting Up a New Scan Configuration Setting Up an OMR Scan Configuration Setting Up Scan Configurations...
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