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Appendix A. Library Specifications

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Bar Code Specifications

Spectra 10000 libraries can accommodate an optional bar code scanner.

• Use labels specifically designed for AIT cartridges. Standard 8 mm or 4 mm labels

will not function properly.

• Avoid poor quality label printing. High-contrast and high-resolution labels provide

more reliable operation.

• Affix the bar code label in the available space on the front of the tape. Make sure

that the bar code label does not cover the contact access openings for the MIC

feature.

Bar Code Label Standards

Review the following if your library has a bar code reader. For a list of media and bar

code vendors, see the Spectra 10000 Library Release Notes:

Labels Use laser-printed labels designed for AIT data cartridges. Avoid poor quality

labels with low contrast and resolution.

Bar Code Type Use only bar codes with 3-in-9 encoding (Standard 39 Code).

Number of Characters Use labels with eight or fewer characters (including zeros, but not

including the checksum character, if used). For optimum performance, always use

labels with the same number of characters. The library firmware adapts to a standard

number of characters during power up; it retries any label with fewer characters.

Checksums Bar code labels are available with or without checksum characters. The

library must be properly configured to process the checksum characters. If labels with

a checksum character are used, be sure to enable the Bar Code Checksum feature. See

Viewing and Enabling Bar Codes on page 64 for more details on setting this feature.

Installation Install all bar code labels parallel to the cartridge edge.

Figure A-1 A bar code label attached to an AIT cartridge.

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