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BCR Code Specification
The length of the code is a job setting. The code must appear in the same location on
every page.
Minimum Code/Basic Commands
In case of OMR the minimum code is one mark in
one line (insert). However for reliability it is advised
to use at least 2 marks. The first line is the start
mark. A mark printed on the second line means
insert. No mark on the second line means
accumulate.
Note
In some cases, on request of the customer, the reading of the basic commands can be
reversed by the service organization. This means that no mark is interpreted as an insert
command and that for the accumulate command a mark has to be printed.
In case of BCR the minimum codes are also for
accumulate and insert.
Minimal distance from top of sheet to first bar
15 mm (0.59 inch)
Minimal distance from bottom of sheet to last bar
30 mm (1.18 inch)
Minimal distance from side edges of sheet to barcode
7 mm (0.28 inch)
Minimal free space above and below the barcodes
8.5 mm (0.33 inch)
Minimal free space on both sides of the barcodes
4.2 mm (0.17 inch)
Minimum height of a bar
9 mm (0.35 inch)
Minimum line thickness of a bar
0.25 mm (0.01 inch)
Start mark
Insert/accumulate
