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Using Barcode Labels
All tape cartridges in the library must have a barcode label that is machine readable and identifies
the volume serial number.
For information on how to configure the length of barcodes read by the scanner, see Configuring
your Library on page 8-57.
Applying Barcode Labels
Barcode labels are applied to the front of the cartridge. Depending on the media type, barcode
labels are either stickers that are adhered to the front of the tape cartridge or cutouts that you slide
into an indentation on the front of the cartridge.
Barcode Label Requirements
A barcode must use only uppercase letters A to Z and/or numeric values 0 to 9. Your library
currently supports Code 39 type barcode labels.
In addition, barcode labels must adhere to the following requirements:
• ANSI MH10.8M-1983 Standard
• Number of digits: 5-13 (based on mode)
• Background reflection: greater than 25 percent
• Print contrast: greater than 75 percent
• Ratio: greater than 2.2
• Module: 250 mm
• Print tolerance: ± 57 mm
Additional Requirements
• Length of the rest zones: 5.25 mm ± 0.25 mm.
• No black marks should be present in the intermediate spaces or rest zones.
• No white areas should be present on the bars.
NOTE:
Although it is recommended that cleaning tapes have barcode labels, it is not
required.
Be careful not to apply barcode labels upside down.
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