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Re: Barcode protectors
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Don Kaiser)
Wed Jan 28 20:04:22 2004
Date: Tue, 27 Jan 2004 12:35:45 -0700
From: Don Kaiser <dkaiser1@QWEST.NET>
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Adding a laminate over any type of barcode can lead to problems reading the
barcode. In your case a photocomposed label with a laminate applied during
production should not really need additional protection. The cost of
adding the 2nd laminate and the time to apply it far out weigh the cost of
replacing a barcode occasionally if it becomes unreadable.
If you are using other types of label production (impact or laser) then a
laminate might be appropriate. A concern with laminates is that over time
the laminate material (or the adhesive) might become opaque. Always test
the readability with a test run of barcodes with your scanning equipment
before ordering authorizing the production of the full order.
Good luck with your barcoding project.
Regards,
Don
At 12:39 PM 1/26/2004 +0200, you wrote:
>We have photocomposed laminated barcodes in our library and I 'm thinking
>of using barcode protectors. I'm interested to know if any library is
>using both laminated barcodes and protectors.
>
>Best Regards,
>Houeida
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>Houeida K. Charara
>Acting Director of the University Libraries
>Notre Dame University-Louaize
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>
Don Kaiser
Library Automation Consultant
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