Performing a bar code test – Kodak 9500 User Manual
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A-61092 September 1999
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Performing a bar
code test
Before feeding documents, perform a bar code test (F65) to verify the
operation of the Bar Code Reader.
NOTES:
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No document processing, image address changes or level counting,
etc. will occur during the test.
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Verification of the read rate/accuracy is typically performed by
selecting option 4=%NORM.
To perform a bar code test:
1. Enter function code F65.
2. Select one of the following test options.
Bar Code Type =
1=EVALUATE 2=DISPLAY 3=%KODAK 4=%NORM
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1=EVALUATE — provides a measure of the overall quality of the
bar codes being used by evaluating specific bar code
characteristics. This test is performed whenever a new batch of
preprinted bar code documents or labels are received, or when
there is a change in the printing method (i.e., a new printer),
media (i.e., new paper type) or bar code characteristics (i.e., new
bar code size).
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2=DISPLAY — displays the decoded value of an individual bar
code as it is fed into the transport. This test is performed
whenever there is a need to verify that a bar code is decoded
properly. The bar code is read and decoded. No capturing of
images or any other system function is performed when this test is
run.
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3=%KODAK — provides a measure of equipment performance by
determining the read rate (percentage of bar codes read properly)
of Kodak Bar Code Standard Test Documents. Two percentages
are calculated each time the test is run; a current percentage and
a historical percentage. The historical percentage reflects all tests
run, providing information which may be used to track system
performance over time.
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4=%NORM — provides a measure of the quality of the bar codes
used, by determining the read rate (percentage of bar codes read
properly) of actual customer-application documents. Two
percentages are calculated each time the test is run; a current
percentage and a historical percentage. The historical percentage
reflects all tests run, providing information which may be used to
track system performance over time.