What is a 1D barcode?
Linear, 1 dimensional barcodes are a row of parallel lines of varying thickness. The information is
stored in the widths of the bars and spaces. 1D barcodes are used in retail products.
What is a 2D barcode?
2D barcodes are a pattern of black and white blocks arranged in a square or rectangles. Two
dimensional barcodes can hold significant amount of information and are more typically used than
1D barcodes. 2D barcodes are used for manufacturing, warehousing, etc.
After scanning a command barcode, power off and on the scanner to make sure it's
configured.
Note: Most computer monitors allow scanning the barcodes directly on the screen. When
scanning from the screen, be sure to set the document magnification to a level where you can
see the barcode clearly, and bars and/or spaces are not merging.
Make sure the scanner is not connected to a host computer or device before scanning a
command barcode.
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