Barcode Labels - Quantum Scalar 1000 Operator's Manual

Barcode Labels

6-12 Processing Media
For customers who want to print barcode labels, the labels
must meet the ANSI MH10.8M-1983 standard and other
additional requirements. The following list outlines the ANSI
MH10.8M-1983 standard and additional requirements:
• ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard
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Number of digits:
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5 to 16 in extended mode
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six (seven or eight including media ID characters)
in default and media ID mode
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Background reflection: at least 25 percent
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Print contrast: at least 75 percent
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Ratio: at least 2.2
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Module: 250 mm
Print tolerance: ± 57 mm
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• Additional requirements
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Length of the rest zones: a minimum of 5 mm
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No black marks can be present in the intermediate
spaces or rest zones.
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No white areas may be present on the bars
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A nine digit barcode must not match the serial
number of the extension modules nor the command
module (library serial number), otherwise it will be
ignored.
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Each label should be applied in the upper right corner
of the tape cartridge recess (in the loaded orientation).
• Quality Testing
Using the Operator Panel, select Main Menu Database
Config to get the library serial number. The Expansion
Module (EM) serial number can be read from the lower right
tab on the first storage section in each frame.
Compliance with these specifications can be checked and
documented with the Ergilaser 3000 High Density barcode
measuring device that is manufactured by the Laetus
Company.
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