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Operational Description
2.5.6 Print Contrast
Print contrast is a measure of the relative difference in brightness between
the bars and spaces of a symbol and is specified as the Minimum
Reflectivity Difference (MRD). The MRD is the difference between the
lowest minimum space reflectance value and the highest maximum bar
reflectance value as measured across the entire symbol.
MRD = Max (R
b
max) – Min (R
s
min)
where: R
s
min = Minimum Space Reflectance
R
b
max = Maximum Bar Reflectance
The scanner will operate with a MRD as low as 37.5% with the proper
aperture and appropriate symbol.
A complete description of bar code specifications for factors which affect
overall bar code quality are provided on page A–5.
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