Interleaved 2 of 5 properties box options – Wasp Barcode WaspLabeler +2D User Manual User Manual
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Interleaved 2 of 5 Properties Box Options
The table below lists the options available for Interleaved 2 of 5 in the Properties box > Barcode tab.
Field
Description
Symbology
Select Interleaved 2 of 5 from the drop down list. For a complete list
of available symbologies along with examples and descriptions of
each, please refer to the topic
Bar Height
This setting determines how tall your barcode will be. The bar height
does not affect density.
Bar Width
This setting determines density of the barcode. Increase the bar
width (applies to the individual bars in the barcode) and the density is
decreased. You might want a more dense barcode to fit on a small
label, for example. Keep in mind that a barcode that is too dense
may be harder for a scanner to read and may not be scannable at all.
Char per Inch
This settings stands for character per inch. You can add more
characters per inch by increasing the number in this field, resulting in
a more dense barcode. Notice that as you increase the number in
the Char per inch field, the Bar Width field decreases. The more
characters you add per inch, the more dense your barcode will be.
Keep in mind that a barcode that is too dense may be harder for a
scanner to read and may not be scannable at all.
Check Digit
Select the
Check Digit
checkbox to include an optional check digit
on your barcode to enhance data security. A check digit appears last
on the barcode and checks for errors in the preceeding content. A
modulo 10 check character is used. When this option is selected, the
last digit of the symbol is assumed to be the check digit, and it is
compared to a calculated check digit to verify the symbol.
Show in
Caption
When this option is selected, the check digit will appear in the
barcode caption.
Ratio
This is the wide to narrow bar ration. The default setting is 2 (2:1).
Bearer Bars
Bearer bars are lines that can be added to frame your barcode. Your
options are
None,
Top and Bottom
and
Top, Bottom and Sides.
Bearer bars were introduced to prevent barcode distortion when
flexible, rubber stamps are used to print Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes
onto cardboard boxes. Adding lines all around the barcode stamp or
just on the top and sides of the stamp was found to provide
additional stability so the stamp did not bend as the box was being
stamped.
Bearer Bar
Width
Enter the width for the bearer bar(s).