Appendix A. Library Specifications
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.
•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.
Memory In Cassette | Read/Write Protect Switch |
Figure A-1 A bar code label attached to an AIT cartridge.
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
Bar Code Type Use only bar codes with
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.
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