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Option 3—Read Rate
This is a benchmark test which provides a measure of equipment
performance and/or a measure of the print quality of the bar codes
by determining the read rate (percentage of bar codes read
properly) of documents. When the Kodak Bar Code Standard
Documents are used, this test provides a measure of equipment
performance. When the actual customer application documents
are used, this test provides a measure of the print quality of the
bar codes.
NOTE: Function 65 works
only when the bar code reader is
installed and enabled.
The Function Code 65 options can also be used if there appears
to be a decline in bar code readability (read rate) during normal
document processing. If this occurs, the following steps will assist
you in diagnosing the problem.
1. Always perform CALIBRATION first!!
To ensure consistent measurements, calibration is always
needed before Function 65 is initiated.
2. Perform test Option 3—Read Rate using
Kodak Bar Code
Standard Test Documents.
This test will determine whether or not the reduction in
readability is caused by a deficiency in the equipment.
• If the resulting read rate is significantly lower than the
benchmark given, contact service.
• If the resulting read rate is equal to or greater than the
benchmark given, proceed to step 3.
3. Perform test Option 3—Read Rate using
customer applica-
tion documents.
This test will determine whether or not the reduction in
readability is caused by a deficiency in the bar codes being
used.
• If the resulting read rate is below an acceptable level,
proceed to step 4.
4. Perform test Option 1—Evaluate
This test will evaluate the bar codes being used in terms of
dimensional and print clarity. Deficiencies in any one or more
of these criteria could result in a reduction in the overall read
rate.
To perform a bar code test:
• Press F key.
• Press the numeric keys 6 and then 5.
• Press the Enter key.
