Konica Minolta Darwin VDP Software User Manual

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If you mix the character types the maximum data capacity cannot be predicted exactly (due to
internal compression and character set switching - this is by design).

If you use a combination of digits and text (lower & uppercase letters) the maximum data capacity
would be about 1100 to 1200 characters - but this can vary due to your input data. If you want to
encode large data amounts we recommend using only capital letters or multiple symbols (structured
append).

6.2.7.2

How to optimize PDF417 for FAX?

Adjust the resolution of the generated barcode to 200 dpi (FAX devices are usually using 200 dpi).
Follow the instructions in chapter Error! Reference source not found.. Make sure the row-height
of the PDF417 is at least 3 times the module width.

6.2.8

PDF417 Truncated

Symbology number:

Valid characters:

Alphanumeric (ASCII 0.. 255) and/or
bytes

Quiet zone:

left/right: 2X

Module width:

Print ratio:

1:2:3:4:5:6:7:8:1:2:3:4:5:6

Ratio format:

1B:2B:3B:4B:5B:6B:7B:8B:
1S:2S:3S:4S:5S:6S

Default check digit:

Automatic (symbology specific).

Size:

This (stacked) 2D symbology is used to encode large quantities of data.

The symbol is divided into rows and columns. TEC-IT software adjusts the size automatically
depending on the amount of input data. A data-density of up to 900 characters per square inch is
possible.

6.2.9

QR-Code

Symbology number:

Valid characters:

Alphanumeric and/or bytes, Kanji
character set

Quiet zone:

left/right/ top/bottom: 4X

Module width:

Print ratio:

1:1

Ratio format:

1B:1S

Default check digit:

Automatic (symbology specific).

Size:

This 2D symbology is used to encode large quantities of data and was developed for fast readability
(QR = Quick Response Code) by Denso. The symbol size adjusts automatically depending on input
data. Special industry formats are supported.

6.2.9.1

Kanji and Chinese Compaction

This symbology supports the compaction of Kanji characters and (in newer specifications) also the
compaction of Chinese characters. The compaction of Kanji or Chinese characters can be activated
in TEC-IT software

– when used, it must be ensured that the input data complies with the Shift JIS

X 02 (Japanese) or the GB 2312 (Simplified Chinese) character set.

6.2.9.2

–Code Capacity

The data capacity depends on the format of the encoded data: