Basic Specifications of the Barcode Check Function

The barcode check function does a reading check of a barcode printed by this product to prevent the distribution of labels with defective barcodes. You can use this function by installing the supported barcode checkers to the product.

The basic specifications of the barcode check function are as follows:

Item		Specification
Supported Barcode Checkers		• Made by DATALOGIC (USB connection) ◦ GFS4170 (for 1D barcodes) ◦ GFS4470 (for 1D barcodes/2D codes) Refer to the manual of the barcode checker for its settings and supported barcodes.
Supported Commands		SBPL/SZPL/SIPL/SDPL   • AEP is not supported.
Supported Print Modes		Continuous mode only   • Not available for S84NX RFID models.
Print Speed/Print Darkness		The optimal print speed and print darkness for secure reading vary depending on various conditions, such as the barcode type and label layout. Be sure to perform a test read carefully and determine the settings.
Printable Area (Barcode Readable Area)		Same as the product specifications. However, there are following restrictions: Continuous mode Barcodes printed within the specified range from the trailing end of the label cannot be read because they are blocked by the print head and ribbon adjustment plate. The unreadable length depends on the model and the type of media sensor being used. (1) Media feed direction (2) Ribbon adjustment plate (3) Print head (4) Readable area (for the minimum media pitch) (5) Unreadable area (6) Minimum media pitch
Usable Media Sizes	Media width	Same as the product specifications.
	Media Pitch	Length of barcode being tested + unreadable length or more
Usable Media Types		Same as the product specifications. If the label color is silver or laminated, however, it makes it difficult for the barcode checker to read the barcode, as the light of the barcode checker may cause a reflection on the label surface. Be sure to do a test read carefully in advance.
Readable Barcode Orientations	1D Barcode Checker	(1) Media feed direction
	2D Code Checker	(1) Media feed direction Place the barcode within the size of the visual field. Do a test read carefully in advance.
Recommended Barcode Sizes	1D Barcode	Narrow bar: 0.25 mm (0.01") or greater • 203 dpi: 2 dots or more • 305 dpi: 3 dots or more • 609 dpi (S84NX only): 6 dots or more Refer to the specifications of each barcode checker.
	2D Code	Cell size: 0.25 mm (0.01") or greater • 203 dpi: 2 dots or more • 305 dpi: 3 dots or more • 609 dpi (S84NX only): 6 dots or more Refer to the specifications of each barcode checker. The size of the visual field conforms to the specifications of the barcode checker.

　

Available Code Formats

The barcode check function supports the following code formats. Check the specifications of the barcode checker to ensure compatibility with the available code types.

Code Type	Available code formats
1D Barcodes	CODABAR(NW-7) CODE39, CODE93, CODE128 JAN/EAN-13/8 UPC-A/UPC-E ITF Industrial 2 of 5 Matrix 2 of 5 MSI GS1-128 POSTNET IMB (USPS) GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Truncated GS1 DataBar Limited GS1 DataBar Expanded GS1 DataBar Stacked GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked
2D Codes	PDF417 Micro PDF417 Maxi Code QR Code Micro QR Code Data Matrix Aztec Code
Combined Symbols	JAN/EAN-13/8(CC-A/CC-B) UPC-A/UPC-E(CC-A/CC-B) GS1-128(CC-A/CC-B/CC-C) GS1 DataBar(CC-A/CC-B)

• To use the comparison mode, create barcodes by using barcode commands. If a barcode such as graphic data (BMP image, etc.) or a preprinted barcode is placed within the barcode readable area, this mode may not function correctly.

• In readable mode, you can include barcodes that are not created by barcode commands (such as graphic data or preprinted barcodes) as the check target. To do this, select [Setting] in [Set No. of Barcodes], and specify the number of barcodes per label in [Barcodes per Label]. However, there may be a case that those barcodes cannot be read by scanners thus this mode does not function correctly.

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Related Topics

Restrictions for the Barcode Check Function

[Barcode Checker]

Hardware

Usable Media