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2D bar code for data on small label

I recently purchased the Crystal UFL encoder to create some 2D barcode labels for a project we're working on. I have some specific size limitations regarding one of the labels I can use (THT-4-423 Brady .25 X 1.5 label). On this label, I have a part number (max length 30 characters), lot number (Typically max 8 characters), Serial # (max 30 characters), and Qty (1 to 5 characters). Each element has a prefix for the software of 1 alpha character. I've tried using the standard IDAutomation2D and 2D S font to encode the generated QR code.

If I go over about 35 characters total the barcode can't be read. Is there some way of achieving our goal? Would a different font encode the data in a small size?

The scanner I'm using is a Motorola MC32NO.


04-07-16     7.8 year(s) ago    

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While getting the requested screenshots I found that the bar code appears to be resizing depending on the data within the bar code. I thought I saw another post about that but can't seem to find it now. In any event, I took a screenshot of one of the bar codes I was unable to read and noticed the very bottom was missing. I resized the object in my Crystal reports and reprinted and it is scanning now. The first image is the before and the 2nd is after.
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I'll do some more testing and comment again if the problem still exists.

I've tested a number of different length data fields and it appears I just had to find the perfect size for the bar code. They are all scanning now.

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Attach a large screenshot of the 2D barcode. Verify that the data is encoded using the UFL.

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