Method for customer selectable module size for an information based indicia
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1. A method for improving print quality for a 2-D bar code, the method comprising the steps ofdetermining printer type and print resolution for a printer that prints 2-D bar codes;
- entering paper type;
calculating suggested 2-D bar code module size based on the paper type the printer type and the print resolution;
printing test sample 2-D bar code at the suggested 2-D bar code module size;
scanning the printed test sample; and
evaluating the scanned test sample for print quality and readability.
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Abstract
A method is provided for improving print quality for a 2-D bar code. The method includes determining printer type, including print resolution, for printer that will print 2-D bar code and entering paper type for the envelope. A suggested 2-D bar code module size is calculated based on the paper and the printer type. A test sample 2-D bar code is printed at the suggested 2-D bar code module size. The printed test sample is scanned and then evaluated for print quality and readability. The method can also suggest a 2-D bar code module size to the user.
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1. A method for improving print quality for a 2-D bar code, the method comprising the steps of
determining printer type and print resolution for a printer that prints 2-D bar codes; -
entering paper type; calculating suggested 2-D bar code module size based on the paper type the printer type and the print resolution; printing test sample 2-D bar code at the suggested 2-D bar code module size; scanning the printed test sample; and evaluating the scanned test sample for print quality and readability. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 13)
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5. A method for improving print quality for a 2-D bar code, the method comprising the steps of:
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determining printer type and print resolution for a printer that prints 2-D bar codes;
printing an indicium including a 2-D bar code on an envelope;scanning for the purpose of reading and verifying an indicium printed thereon; determining when print quality of the indicium on the mailpiece drops below a threshold value; and notifying vendor or user when print quality drops below a threshold value; recommending a 2-D bar code module size based on at least the print resolution. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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10. A method for improving print quality for a 2-D bar code, the method comprising the steps of
determining printer type and print resolution for a printer that prints 2-D bar codes; -
identifying paper type on which a 2-D bar code is to be printed; calculating a suggested 2-D bar code module size based on the paper and the printer and the print resolution; printing a test sample 2-D bar code at the suggested 2-D bar code module size; scanning the printed test sample; and evaluating the scanned test sample for print quality and readability recalculating the suggested 2-D bar code module size based on results from the evaluating step when the print quality of the scanned print test sample does not meet threshold requirements; and repeating the steps of printing a test sample, scanning the printed test sample and evaluating the printed test sample. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12)
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