
SOFTWARE CONFIGURATION 
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Image Filter 
Sets the filter to be applied to the image before being processed. This parameter can be 
used to successfully decode particular ink-spread printed codes (ex. direct part mark codes).  
A different filter can be applied to each Image Acquisition Setting. 
The Erode Filter enlarges the image dark zones to increase readability. 
Before - No Read   After - Readable 
Erode 
The Dilate Filter enlarges the image white zones to increase readability. 
Before - No Read   After - Readable 
Dilate 
The Close filter eliminates dark areas (defects) in the white zones of the image. 
The Open filter eliminates white areas (defects) in the dark zones of the image.