4. PFE Bar Code Label Details Barcode Label Placement (Tower or Feeder Folder) Barcode Label Placement (Mark Reading Feeder)...

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1 Table of Contents 1. Introduction Terminology Bar Code System Character Definition Grouping of multipage documents (Control Character) Selective Feeding of Items 2 to Selective Feeding of Items 6 to Selective Feeding of Items 10 to Selective Feeding of Items 14 to Divert Units ( Form Divert and Envelope Diverts ) Form Sequence within a Job Group Security Form Sequence within a Group (1) Form Sequence within a Group (2) Matching Document ID PFE Bar Code Label Details Barcode Label Placement (Tower or Feeder Folder) Barcode Label Placement (Mark Reading Feeder) A1. Appendix 1. Grouping by Document ID Reference A2. Appendix 2. Data Logging A3. Appendix 3. Barcode Label Size (Code 3 of 9 ) A4. Appendix 4. Group sequence coding examples A5. Appendix 5. 2D Datamatrix Barcodes A6. Appendix 6. Neopost 3 Barcode Labels Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 1 of 35

2 1. Introduction The standard Bar Code System used is Code 39 (3 of 9). Code 39 allows the coding of: upper case letters A to Z 26 symbols numbers 0 to 9 10 symbol the space character 1 symbol the symbols -. $ / + % 6 symbols The functions which the machine s Code System supports are: Grouping of multipage documents Selective feeding from all the feed stations (excluding the prime document station) Divert units ( form divert and envelope diverts ) Form security Group security Matching ( within a document set) Data logging of customer s document identifier The bar code is composed of a variable number of characters to cater for the required functions above. The minimum number of characters required will be two characters, the smallest size of bar code that code 39 accepts. The bar code may contain additional characters as required by the customer for customer specific functions. Additionally, the bar code requires a stop and a start character to be printed ( * ). The maximum number of barcode characters depends on the label details, up to a theoretical maximum of 25 excluding the stop and start characters. 2. Terminology The complete bar code as printed on the form is referred to as the BAR CODE LABEL. Within the Bar Code Label there are a number of coded characters; these will be referred to as BAR CODE CHARACTERS. They are numbered from the start of the Bar Code Label to the end of the Bar Code Label. Within the Bar Code Label there are a number of coded characters which have defined functions within the Bar Code System; these will be referred to as BCS CHARACTER #1, BCS CHARACTER #2 etc., but note that they can be in any position within the label and need not follow sequentially. Finally, during the programming of the machine, the position of each BCS CHARACTER within the BAR CODE LABEL will need to be specified by start and length. BAR CODE LABEL CHECKSUM CHARACTER This may be printed if it is required by the customer. It will not be used by the machine, but is treated as part of the customer code. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 2 of 35

3 3. Bar Code System Character Definition 3.1 Grouping of multipage documents (Control Character) BCS CHARACTER #1 This character is used for grouping document sets from one feed unit together. Note: For all grouping jobs using the 1-tray 3-plate folder, all marks including clear areas must be within 215mm of the fed sheet edge. BCS CHARACTER #1 = A Demand Feed Continues feeding forms = B End of Group Depends upon setting in Barcode setup, whether EOG or FOG. If set to EOG, stops feeding forms into the accumulator, as this or First of Group form is the last form of the group which requires insertion into the same envelope. Group is then folded and ejected. If set to FOG, when character is read, forms in accumulator up to that point are folded and ejected. See also Label on First Page Only on the following page. = C End of Job Stops feeding forms into the accumulator, as this form is the last form of the group which requires insertion into the same envelope, and additionally the machine goes into its Auto-end mode as this set of forms is the last of the job. = D Force Fold This mark is used with multi-page documents, when it is required to break the document group into specific sets, earlier than the maximum fold limit which has been set. When the page with the Force Fold character arrives in the accumulator of the 3-plate folder, the document set up to that page is immediately sent to the folder and ejected. As the complete set of documents up to the form with the End of Group character has not been processed, it will not move forward. The remainder of the forms of the group will be fed and folded in sets equalling the max for fold number programmed as a default for the job until the End of Group is seen. The complete group will then move forward. Force fold is available only on 140 series, or on 100 series as an optional feature. cont. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 3 of 35

4 = E to Y Defined number of pages to be inserted into the envelope with no further barcodes printed on the continuation pages. Label on First Page Only The barcode on the first page to be read defines the total number of pages to be inserted into the envelope. The character definitions are: The BCS character value E equals a group of 1 The BCS character value F equals a group of 2 The BCS character value G equals a group of 3 The BCS character value H equals a group of 4 etc. to The BCS character value Y equals a group of 21. The BCS character value Z indicates that the document set is greater than 21. If the first form of the next set does not have a barcode, this is treated as a bad read. If a form within the set does have a barcode, this is treated as a form-sequence error. Because the page count is known in advance, too many forms groups can be diverted singly, preserving the page sequence. There is an alternative selectable option, in which the page with the defining barcode label is not the first page to be read, but the last page of the document set. Documents may also be grouped using the Label on First Page Only option in the software. This function allows the group character to be printed only on the first page of the group, thus avoiding printed labels on subsequent pages in the group. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 4 of 35

5 3.2 Selective Feeding Selective Feeding of Items 2 to 5 BCS CHARACTER #2 This character is used to control selective feeding of Items 2 to 5 in every combination. Note 1: Item 1 will normally be the envelope. If, for example, item 2 is the Prime document with the barcode printed on it, then it should be excluded from the table below, and this character should only be used to select items 3 to 5. The same applies to any other item. Note 2: There is a maximum of four characters used for Select Feeding. These should be consecutive characters. Items BCS CHARACTER #2 = A --- No Feed --- = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 5 of 35

6 3.2.2 Selective Feeding of Items 6 to 9 BCS CHARACTER #3 This character is used to control selective feeding of Items 6 to 9 in every combination. Items BCS CHARACTER #3 = A --- No Feed --- = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 6 of 35

7 3.2.3 Selective Feeding of Items 10 to 13 BCS CHARACTER #4 This character is used to control selective feeding of Items 10 to 13 in every combination. Items BCS CHARACTER #4 = A --- No Feed --- = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 7 of 35

8 3.2.4 Selective Feeding of Items 14 to 17 BCS CHARACTER #5 This character is used to control selective feeding of Items 14 to 17 in every combination. Items BCS CHARACTER #5 = A --- No Feed --- = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 8 of 35

9 3.3 Divert Units ( Form Divert and Envelope Diverts ) BCS CHARACTER #6 This character is used to control the destination of both unfolded forms into the forms divert facility and also the destination of filled envelopes into the envelope divert facility. On the 3-plate folder, the forms divert facility is the divert tray on the accumulator. On the 2-plate folder, forms are diverted to the insert head collate pocket for manual removal. Machine will stop to allow this. Note: Currently there is no Envelope Divert system available. BCS CHARACTER #6 = A No diverts = B Form Divert = E Pulse Conveyor (see below) = Q No Envelope Seal (see below) Pulse Conveyor: This character when set to E will cause the conveyor to move 50 steps (the duration of each step will depend upon the speed setting of the conveyor) and then pause for 4 seconds before running resumes. No Envelope Seal: This character when set to Q on the prime document will program the wetter inhibit function. When that form is inserted into the envelope, the wetter is lifted clear to prevent sealing of the envelope. This facility may be used where additional manually inserted items need to be added to the envelope, or if an operator audit of the envelope contents needs to be carried out at periodic intervals. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 9 of 35

10 3.4 Form Security / Form Sequence within a Job BCS CHARACTER #7 This facility is used to ensure that forms are processed through the inserter in the same order that they were printed, and that there are no missing forms. This is achieved by coding each form as it is printed with the alphabetic characters A,B,C...Z. After the Z is printed the sequence restarts at A again. Note: The coding sequence continues A to Z, regardless of changes of customer. When the forms are read by the barcode reader any change from the correct order is detected and an alarm produced. BCS CHARACTER #7 = A = B = C = D = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P = Q = R = S = T = U = V = W = X = Y = Z cycle restarts at A = A = B = C etc. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 10 of 35

11 3.5 Group Security Group Security / Form Sequence within a Group (1) End of Group Identifier - Page 1 Page sequence - Reverse BCS CHARACTER #8 This facility is used to ensure that forms are processed through the inserter in the correct sequence, and that there are no missing forms. This is achieved by coding each form of a group as it is printed with the alphabetic characters A,B,C...Z. If the batch of forms in a group exceeds 26 pages, after the Z is printed the sequence restarts at A again. When the forms are read by the barcode reader any change from the correct order is detected and an alarm produced. Note: The forms are normally loaded in the feed tray face down, head first, and top fed. This means that, for example, in a four page set, the documents are fed page 4, 3, 2, 1. So for the coding to be effective, the page sequencing should start from the last page of the set. In this example page 4. Note also that the grouping character in this arrangement is the End of Group character, printed on page 1. This is required as the forms are fed from the last document to the first document ending always with page 1. See example in Appendix 4.1. BCS CHARACTER #8 = A ( printed on page 4 of the group ) = B ( printed on page 3 of the group ) = C ( printed on page 2 of the group ) = D ( printed on page 1 of the group ) = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P = Q = R = S = T = U = V = W = X = Y = Z cycle restarts at A = A = B = C etc. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 11 of 35

12 3.5.2 Group Security / Form Sequence within a Group (2) First of Group Identifier - Last Page Page sequence - Forward BCS CHARACTER #8 This facility is used to ensure that forms are processed through the inserter in the correct sequence, and that there are no missing forms. This is achieved by coding each form of a group as it is printed with the alphabetic characters A,B,C...Z. If the batch of forms in a group exceeds 26 pages, after the Z is printed the sequence restarts at A again. When the forms are read by the barcode reader any change from the correct order is detected and an alarm produced. Note: The forms are normally loaded in the feed tray face down, head first, and top fed. This means that, for example, in a four page set, the documents are fed page 4, 3, 2, 1. So for the coding to be effective, the page sequencing should start from the first page of the set, i.e. page 1. Note also that the grouping character in this arrangement is the First of Group character, printed on page 4. This is required as the forms are fed from the last document to the first document. This means that the first page to feed is page 4 in this example, so this is the page that is coded with the First of Group character. See examples in Appendix 4.2. BCS CHARACTER #8 = A ( printed on page 1 of the group ) = B ( printed on page 2 of the group ) = C ( printed on page 3 of the group ) = D ( printed on page 4 of the group ) = E = F = G = H = I = J = K = L = M = N = O = P = Q = R = S = T = U = V = W = X = Y = Z cycle restarts at A = A = B = C etc. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 12 of 35

13 3.6 Matching BCS CHARACTER #9 This facility is used to ensure that each envelope is only filled with personalised items addressed to one recipient. Hence, if there are pages (single or grouped) being fed from more than one feed station each of these pages should have the same match code character. The match codes that can be used are the characters A to Z. The characters do not need to be used in any particular sequence, as the machine will simply look at each page destined for one envelope, and ensure that all the coded pages carry the same Match code character. In the event that there is a mismatch between the forms an alarm is produced. It is recommended to locate the matched station as close to the prime station as possible. If a fixed number of forms is being fed in the matched station, use multiple feed rather than an End of Group character (#1), or the machine will run more slowly. Note: Full matching as described above is available only on PC controlled machines as standard, or as an option on non-pc controlled machines. As standard on non-pc machines, matching can be performed on a single station only, rather than between different stations. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 13 of 35

14 3.7 Document ID Note: This is an optional feature and is available only on 140 series/carat Vega Max machines (PC control). BCS CHARACTER #10 This facility is used to ensure that the correct stationery is loaded in the correct feed unit and contains only documents with the specified ID. It reads a selected group of characters within the label and ensures they are all the same. Any valid character (see page 2) can be used, and they must be in the same position within the label on each document. Note that Document ID characters are defined in the Barcode/ Label screen, but the function must be enabled in the Documents screen. The alpha-numeric ID characters must also be entered here. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 14 of 35

15 4. Bar Code Label Details To ensure reliable reading of the Bar Code Label it should be of the following dimensions 4.1 Bar Code Width Width of Bar Code Minimum 5mm 4.2 Narrow bar Thickness The minimum acceptable thickness for the narrow bar should be 0.01 (0.25mm) 4.3 Ratio of Wide Bar to Narrow Bar The minimum acceptable ratio between the wide bar and narrow bar thicknesses should be 2.5. However, to achieve a higher level of read reliability the ratio should be increased to Quiet Zone There should be a clear area at each end of the bar code of at least 6mm (0.25 ). There should be no graphics or text printing or background colour changes on the form in this quiet zone. 4.5 Start and Stop Characters in the Bar Code Label The bar code label requires the printing of an asterisk * at the beginning and also at the end of the label. These are the start and stop characters, which are used in the decoding of the label. 4.6 Maximum Number of Characters in the Bar Code Label The maximum number of characters, including the start and stop characters, in the bar code label that can be read depends on the characteristics of the label. See the table on page Orientation of the Bar Code Label The bar code label can be printed vertically or horizontally on a portrait document (see page 17), but horizontal only on E1451DA/DB Barcode Feeder (see page 18). Note: Feeder/Folder unit must be ordered with either vertical or horizontal reading. cont. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 15 of 35

16 4.8 Position of the Bar Code Label The bar code label should be positioned as indicated on the layout details page (see pages 17 & 18). 4.9 Printing Contrast The label must be strongly printed in black on white background for maximum contrast. Other light backgrounds may be acceptable, subject to test Position of Read Head The position of the read head is engineer set to suit the required job. If other jobs are anticipated being run in the same unit, the label should be printed in the same position. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 16 of 35

17 5. Barcode Label Placement (Tower Folder & Feeder Folder) 5mm 8mm Min 5mm Min Typ Direction of Paper Travel 5mm 8mm Min Min 6mm Min Quiet Zone 65mm Max Label Length Vertical Direction 6mm Min Quiet Zone 6mm Min Notes: 1. Feeder/Folder unit must be ordered with either vertical or horizontal reading. 2. See also following page for horizontal barcodes on Mark Reading Feeder only. 3. If the grouping character appears on the first page fed from a single hopper tower folder, the complete label, up to the end of the trailing quiet zone, must be within 195mm from the leading edge of the document. 4. Barcode reader head on 2-plate folder is engineer-adjustable only. 6mm Min Quiet Zone 6mm Min Quiet Zone 5mm Min Typ 80mm Max Label Length Horizontal Direction 6mm Min Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 17 of 35

18 6. Barcode Label Placement (Mark Reading Feeder) Notes: 1. For a Mark Reading Feeder unit, only horizontal barcodes can be used, not vertical. 110mm Maximum Length of Reading Area From Datum Regardless of Form Length Direction of Paper Travel 8mm 5mm Min Datum 6mm Min Quiet Zone 6mm Min Quiet Zone 5mm Min Typ 80mm Max Label Length Horizontal Direction 6mm Min Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 18 of 35

19 A1. Appendix 1. Grouping by Document ID Reference This is an alternative method of grouping the document sets. It depends on each page of a set having the same barcode label printed on it, for example, an alphanumeric account ID or customer ID etc. Pages will be fed to the accumulator until the ID field changes. Whenever, the ID changes the feeding will stop so that only pages with the same ID will be grouped together and inserted into an envelope. The ID field may be all or part of the barcode label. If only a part of the label is used as the customer ID, then those characters must be positioned together in the label. Note: If this method of grouping is used, then no other options are available, e.g. Selective Feeding, Forms Divert etc. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 19 of 35

20 A2. Appendix 2 Data Logging. A2.1 Introduction Data logging is the ability to record every piece of paper processed through the machine. Separate log files are created for output mail and removed documents giving the customer a complete audit trail of material processed. The output log gives a record of the group label along with the exact time and date of processing. The output log also gives the number of prime document pages, the number of inserts added and the final destination of the mail piece. The error log records the removed documents by customer number (or label read) of every document that was removed from the machine, either automatically or by the operator. The error log also records the exact time and date the document was removed from the machine along with the number of pages, the location from which it was removed (unit) and the error code relating to why the document was removed. As the machine creates little damage to crashed documents some of the removed documents may well be useable for hand insertion. However, the error log is a good starting point for a reprint file. Data logging on the machine applies to any documents where the barcode label is unique for each customer. The data logging software can be configured differently for every job and the parameters saved with the job configuration for later repeat use. The data to be logged can be any of the following: a) Whole label, including any machine control characters. b) A selected number of characters starting from any given point in the label. c) Customer ID (where no control characters exist). d) A selected number of characters of the customer ID starting from any given point in the label. The data logging system also produces the following logs: Hand Mailed Log File: These are empty files for use with PICS Integrity Checking System. Postal Manifest Log File: This is the same log as the output log but allows the operator to analyse the total number of documents, filled envelope weight, weight group and cost of each item. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 20 of 35

21 A3. Appendix 3. Barcode Label Size (Code 3 of 9 ) Narrow bar 0.01 inches Wide bar ratio 3 times narrow bar Character size 0.15 inches Intercharacter space 1 times narrow bar Number Total space of required (mm) characters (including Quiet Zone) Note: The above is for guidance only and actual label size will depend upon bar width and ratio. The length limitations shown on pages 17 & 18 must also be adhered to. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 21 of 35

22 A4. Appendix 4. Group sequence coding examples. A4.1 Group Sequence (1) End of Group Identifier - Page 1 Coding sequence - Reverse Barcode Specification The example below shows a series of pages to recipients A,B,C etc. Recipient A has a three page set numbered 1,2,3 in the conventional print sequence. On the machine these will be processed in the reverse sequence. The pages will therefore be fed from the feed tray in the sequence 3,2,1. As the last page to be fed is page 1, the End of Group page is page 1 For the Group Sequence marking to be effective, the pages MUST be coded A,B,C IN THE FEED SEQUENCE, i.e. 3,2,1. Print Sequence Recipient: A B C D E F G Page: Machine Feed Sequence EoG page: Group Seq: C B A B A D C B A A A A B A A4.2 Group Sequence (2) First of Group Identifier - Last Page Page sequence - Forward The example below shows a series of pages to recipients A,B,C etc. Recipient A has a three page set numbered 1,2,3 in the conventional print sequence. On the machine these will be processed in the reverse sequence. The pages will therefore be fed from the feed tray in the sequence 3,2,1. As the first page to be fed is the last logical page, hence, for recipient A, the First of Group page is page 3. For the Group Sequence marking to be effective, the pages MUST be coded A,B,C IN THE PRINT SEQUENCE, i.e. 1,2,3. Print Sequence Recipient: A B C D E F G Page: Machine Feed Sequence FoG page: Group Seq: A B C A B A B C D A A A A B Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 22 of 35

23 A5. Appendix 5. 2D Datamatrix Barcodes. A5.1 Compatiblity The content of this specification, with the exception of the label placement, applies equally to 2D Datamatrix barcodes, ie. all character defintions are the same. Label placement and size/position are shown in A5.3 on the following page. A5.2 2D Datamatrix Specification The option of reading 2D Data Matrix labels is available on the following modules: Tower Folder (1442 & 1443) Bottom Read only. Feeder Folder (1440) Top Read only Mark Reading Feeder (1451) Top Read only. Note: 2D reading is not available on 100 Series. The reading unit is positioned, calibrated and adjusted by a trained technician (i.e. its setup cannot normally be changed by an operator). See document 100/140 OMR & Barcode Installations Instructions for details of upgrading an existing non-reading machine, and for details of 2D reader setup. The size and position of the label and its cells are shown on the following page. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 23 of 35

24 A5.3 2D Label Size and Placement Trailing Edge 2D label must not be printed within 40mm of trailing edge. 40mm 7mm Minimum 2D Label Specification: 1. Cell size (minimum): 0.38mm (0.015") edge dimension per cell 2. Label dimension (maximum): 6.87mm (0.27") square (this equates to 18 x 18 size 0.38mm). 3. Preferred print quality: 600dpi 4. Print drift from page to page (max): +/-2mm 5. Clear area: the clear area around the label to be at least 5mm 6. Colour background: White 7. Max. No. of characters in label: 25 Note : If the grouping character appears on the first page fed from a single hopper tower folder, the complete label, including the clear area, must be within 195mm from the leading edge of the document. 7mm Minimum A 2D label can be positioned inside the area defined by the broken lines. Direction of Paper Transport 10mm Minimum 1451 Feeder: 115mm Maximum 1440, 1442, 1443 Folders: 257mm Max (see note) Leading Edge Barcode Specification Issue 13 January 2013 Page 24 of 35

25 A5.4 DS140 Datamatrix 2D Scanner Engineer Test Mode This document is an overview of how to use the Cognex Dataman set-up tool in conjunction with the DM100 scanner where fitted to the DS140. Operationally the scanner needs no special set-up, though the set-up tool may be useful for engineers to verify correct functionality of the system. A5.4.1 Interfacing a PC in Scanner Test Mode DS140 modules which support 2D reading are equipped with an interface board situated between the DM100 scanner and the module control board. A switch on the interface board, in its normal (Run) position permits 2-way communication between the scanner and its controller. With the switch in the test (PC) position, the scanner is connected directly to a PC, either via a serial cable (9-way D type, pin-for-pin) or a USB cable connected temporarily to a third port on the interface board as shown below. In this mode the communication is between the scanner and the Dataman set-up application running on the PC. The control board does not communicate with the scanner in this mode except to trigger the scanner at the correct time as documents pass under the scanner. This mode of operation is useful for checking correct targeting and decoding of the 2D label. Note that the DS140 will eventually stop with a Too many no reads fault. Test PC running Cognex 'Dataman' application RX TX Interface PCB PC Run TX RX Trigger DM100 Scanner TX RX Module Controller PCB Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 25 of 35

26 A5.4.2 Engineer Set-up of the Cognex DM100 Scanner The following applies to the Mark-reading Feeder and the Feeder Folder (2-Plate) only. There is no calibration as yet foreseen for the Tower Folder (3-plate). The Mark-reading Feeder and the Feeder Folder are set-up at the factory and do not normally need re-calibration. However, should re-calibration be required the procedure is as follows: 1. Initial adjustment of the scanner mount: Adjust the two Allen screws on the side of the scanner mount so that the centre of the field of view is midway between the two horizontal metal guides. Once this adjustment is correct these screws should NOT be re-adjusted without re-calibrating. This adjustment is verified by checking the alignment in the results display of the DataMan Setup Tool. Do this by firstly ensuring that the connection select switch on the interface is set to test so that the PC (any available PC) and the scanner can communicate and then running the DataMan Setup Tool on the PC. Click on Connect and wait for the connection to the scanner to be made. Once connected click on results display. Then click on (manual) trigger (second icon on the left on the upper toolbar). The result should be as below with the field of view centralised between the two metal guides. If not, re-adjust and re-capture. NB: In the view below, a 2D matrix has been placed precisely midway in the metal aperture, to aid alignment. 2. Calibration: The natural field of view of the scanner is constrained by the metalwork surrounding the datamatrix as it passes by the scanner. This is particularly so for the Mark-reading Feeder and the Feeder Folder where is field of view constraint is in the order of 10mm. Therefore in order to ensure accurate triggering, the nominal distance between the gate sensor and the centre of the field of view needs to be calibrated as described on the following page: Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 26 of 35

27 Connect the DataMan setup Tool as described above and display the results window. Wind in a document by hand until the datamatrix is under the scanner. Check the horizontal alignment of the scanner by clicking on (manual) trigger. The datamatrix image should be centred horizontally. If not adjust the mount in the horizontal plane. Define a suitable job and run 6 forms through. Observe the sequence of images in the result screen on the PC. If the average position of the centre of the matrices is off centre then adjust the LE to centre label cal (mm). This window is found in Engineer under the settings category for that module (see below). Increasing the calibration has the effect of delaying the trigger point and vice-versa. Note that because the firmware is not able to communicate with the scanner no labels are seen by the firmware. Having completed the calibration, the connection select switch on the interface should be set to run for normal operation. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 27 of 35

28 A5.4.3 DataMan Setup Tool The following screen shots below capture the settings required the scanner in this application. If any of these settings differ, then the correction must be made and the settings saved to the device. Under normal modes of operation the module control firmware will initialise the scanner settings as required on power-up. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 28 of 35

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33 A5.4.4 Electrical Connectivity Configurations Electrical connectivity requirements for the various modules are shown below: MR Feeder/2 Plate Folder Channel 1 Channel 2 Interface Board MS3: PN: DM100: MS3: PN: DM100: no provision on Ch2 Main Board Socket J24 J25 Interface Cable MS3: Standard cable MS3: Standard cable DM100: DM100 cable 1 DM100: no provision on Ch2 Three Plate folder Channel 1 Channel 2 Interface Board MS3: DM100: (unpopulated) 2 MS3: MDM100: no provision on ch2. Main Board Socket J7 Expansion board J20 Interface Cable MS3: Special cable MS3: Standard cable DM100: Special DM100 cable DM100: no provision on ch2. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 33 of 35

34 A6. Appendix 6. Neopost III Barcode Labels. A6.1 Compatiblity The machine is capable of accommodating Neopost III arcode labels, thus existing stationery printed with these labels can be used. The following table defines the characters. Reading code parameter Code length Default a setting Description Level Page N of M M: 0-2 N: 0-2 D, 0 D, 0 n<m: accumulate n=m: insert n>m: invalid, sequence error, divert. The field Chars shows the number of character positions available for N / M: 1, 2: 1 or 2 character positions 1 S, 2 S: 1 or 2 character positions with N and M in reverse order (M first, then N). basic Sheet Seq 0-3 E, 3 Sheet counter If a sheet number is missing, advanced an error is generated. Group Seq 0-3 D, 0 Set counter If a set number is missing, an advanced error is generated. Insert / 1 bit b E Insert and accumulate command. basic Accumulate Divert 1 1 bit E Divert and continue advanced Divert and stop Divert 2 1 bit E advanced Selective Feeds 1 bit each E A maximum of 16 feeders (140 Series) or 8 feeders (100 series) are available for selective feed. advanced Do not glue 1 bit E Sealing control: enable or disable sealing advanced Envelope 1 bit each E Not possible on 100/140 Series advanced selection 1-3 Exit. Sel. 1 1 bit E Pulse conveyor c advanced Exit. Sel. 2 1 bit E Pulse conveyor c advanced Exit. Sel. 3 1 bit E Pulse conveyor c advanced Stop 1 bit E Stops the inserter. advanced Customer ID 0-16 D, 0 If customer ID equals the ID on the previous page: accumulate. If customer ID is different from ID on the previous page: insert the set basic a E is enabled, D is Disabled b 4 bit values represent one barcode character c Use Exit Sel. 1, 2 or 3 to pulse conveyor, or none to ignore Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 34 of 35

35 A Interpreting the Hexadecimal Bit Fields The hexadecimal bit fields contain at most four functions that can be controlled. The generic interpretation/encoding is shown in the table below. No means that the field is not active and Yes means it is active. For some fields the system behaviour may be mapped differently, e.g. Exit Selection. Position Function 1 Function 2 Function 3 Function 4 Char Value 0 No No No No 1 Yes No No No 2 No Yes No No 3 Yes Yes No No 4 No No Yes No 5 Yes No Yes No 6 No Yes Yes No 7 Yes Yes Yes No 8 No No No Yes 9 Yes No No Yes A No Yes No Yes B Yes Yes No Yes C No No Yes Yes D Yes No Yes Yes E No Yes Yes Yes F Yes Yes Yes Yes For example, when the Controls Feeding from Logical Station 1,2,3 and 4 character contains the character 7 this is interpreted as Control Feeder 1 = Yes, Control Feeder 2 = Yes, Control Feeder 3 = Yes and Control Feeder 4 = No. Barcode Specification Issue 12 March 2010 Page 35 of 35