Barcode Settings

[rhctp]

Can anyone tell me the settings that they are using for barcodes?
I am using bar code pro. I am using a 12.5% reduction on my 102.56% barcodes, and a 16% reduction on my 80.13% barcodes. I have been using these setting for about 2 years and now there seems to be an issue. Any help would be greatly appericated.
Thanks

[Kristian]

If its any help, we use ArtPro to generate our barcodes. We apply a bar width reduction of 30microns (0.03mm) on any barcode under 100%. Always worked fine for us.

Kristian

[mario]

Sorry but I'm not familiar with the term you are using, we are using Artpro. ITF14 bwr, .04 for corrugated; EAN-UPC bwr, .02 for offset and gravure; bwr, .03 for flexo.

[rejamesuk]

flexo - we dont add anything at all. never had a problem.

[Shanavaz]

Artpro Barcodes are perfect. But to get the readability confirmed you should hae a barcode verifier with you. with Barcode verifyer you can test your digital printouts for readability, then proceed further. It is also not a guarantee that final finished sample will pass the test, the dot gain can play it's role. Make experiments with bar width reduction to get a 9/10 result before proceding to colour separation.

[Shanavaz]

Artpro Barcodes are perfect. But to get the readability confirmed you should have a $ 2000 barcode verifier (not a barcode reader) with you. With Barcode verifyer you can test your digital printouts for readability, then proceed further. It is also not a guarantee that final finished sample will pass the test, the dot gain and reflectivity of your substrate can play their role. Make experiments with bar width reduction to get a 9/10 result before proceding to colour separation.

[Dave Axicon]

Axicon have a verifier which can be used on a Mac or PC.
On a Mac it can be setup for Prepress use exclusively
Have a look
Axicon For Barcode Quality
Contact Paul Yarnell at py@axicon.com
Regards
Dave