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Handling Media
Using the application software will enable the user-data to
be written/read in the future.
Write-Protecting Media
To prevent erasing contents of recorded media
accidentally, slide the Write protect tab on the bottom of
the cartridge (rear of label side) in the direction of the
arrow, as shown in the following figure.
You can also perform the write-protect settings for media
from the host application.
If either the write-protect tab or the host application is set
to prohibit writing, the media will remain in the write-
protected state.
Barcode Labels
The barcode reader of the unit supports CODE39
barcodes. The specifications for supported barcode labels
are given below.
Dimensions Conformance with label frame size on the
cartridges used
Label and printing
Non-glossy
Bar width
Narrow bar and space width
0.423 mm (0.017 in) +0.03/–0.076 mm
(+0.001/–0.003 in) (nominal width of
0.423 mm (0.017 in))
Wide to narrow bar ratio
2.75:1
Bar length
11.1 mm (7/16 in) or more
Quiet zone (start margin/stop margin)
6.35 mm (1/4 in) or greater
Length
8 uppercase alphanumeric characters
(not including start/stop codes)
Check digit None
• Do not mark the blank spaces on either side of the
barcode. The barcode may not be read properly if marks
exist.
• If the label or print is glossy, proper reading may not be
possible due to halation. For details on barcode labels
that can be read, contact your Sony service or sales
representative.
• If you want to use barcode labels with nine or more
characters, contact your Sony service or sales
representative.
• Attach barcode labels fully within the label area on the
cartridge so that the labels do not stick out, as shown in
the following diagram. Press the barcode label down
firmly so that it cannot peel off.
• If the label is not affixed fully within the depressed area,
problems may occur with the drive unit or unit during
loading.
Cartridge memory position
Bottom of the cartridge Write protect tab
Write protect tab settings
Writing
enabled
Writing
disabled
Notes
A
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
start margin
stop margin
11.1 mm
79 mm
17 mm
Label area
