Pitney Bowes DI900 Instruction Manual

Operator Guide
US English Version
DI900/DI950 FastPac
™
Document Inserting System
Scan Code Guidelines

FCC Compliance
This equipment had been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance
with the users manuals, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Shielded cables must be used with this unit to insure compliance with Class A limits.
Canadian DOC Compliance
This digital apparatus does not exceed in the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital ap-
paratus set out in the Interference-causing Equipment Regulations (Standard ICES-003) of the Ca-
nadian Department of Communications.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites appli-
cables aux appareils numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radio-
electrique edicte par le ministere des Communications du Canada.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the U.S. Standard for Safety
UL1950, Third Edition, Safety of Information Technology Equipment including Electrical Business
Equipment and Canadian Standards C22.2 No 950-95, Third Edition, Safety of Information Technol-
ogy Equipment including Electrical Business Equipment
First Edition, February 2006
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Purpose............................................................................................1-2
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................1-3
Scenarios:
Existing OMR application on another PB inserter ......................1-3
Existing OMR application on a competitive inserter...................1-3
Existing Barcode application on competitive inserter.................1-4
Create new application (no current one exists)..........................1-4
Existing OMR/Barcode application needing conversion.............1-4
Chapter 2 – DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts
Scan Codes and Integrity Theory.....................................................2-1
What Are Scan Codes?..............................................................2-1
Why Use Scan Codes on Documents? .....................................2-1
What Are Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Marks?...................2-4
What Are Barcode Recognition (BCR) Marks?...........................2-5
What Is Mark Orientation and What Determines it?...................2-6
Why Do Some Barcodes Have Numbers Next to Them?...........2-6
How Are Scan Codes Read on an Inserter?...............................2-7
How Are Scan Marks Added to Documents?..............................2-8
How Do You Determine Which Symbology
(OMR or Barcode) to Use?.....................................................2-9
If Choosing BCR, Which Barcode Type Should You Use?.......2-10
What Determines the Sequence of Scan Marks?.....................2-12
What Should You Keep In Mind When Adding More Marks? ...2-13
What is the Optional SureTrac Process Verification?...............2-14
DI900/DI950 Scan Codes and Levels ............................................ 2-15
Integrity Levels with Associated Scan Code Functionality........2-15
Basic Level Marks ....................................................................2-16
Enhanced Integrity Level Marks...............................................2-17
Selective Feed Operations Level Marks...................................2-17
Scan Code Specification Summary Tables...............................2-18
Interpreting Scan Codes as Binary Format by the Software ....2-21
Multi-Bit (Mark) Functions.........................................................2-22
Scan Codes in Detail................................................................2-25
Scanning Integrity Examples .........................................................2-37
Base-EOC Absence..................................................................2-37
Benchmark, EOC Absence, Parity............................................2-38
Medium Integrity (BM, EOC Absence, BOC, Parity, Safety).....2-38
High Integrity (BM, EOC Absence, BOC, WAS, Parity, Safety) 2-39
Select Feature Sets - Divert (Minimum Integrity)......................2-39
Select Feed ..............................................................................2-40
Document-to-Document Match.................................................2-41

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Chapter 3 - Barcode Theory
Barcode 3 of 9 Symbology ..............................................................3-1
Description..................................................................................3-2
Picket Fence Barcode Orientation..............................................3-2
Code 3 of 9 Character Set with Binary Equivalent .....................3-3
Code 3 of 9 Character (Byte) and Bit Allocation.........................3-4
Placement of Features ...............................................................3-5
Understanding Requirements at the Bit Level............................3-6
Barcode Interleaved 2 of 5 Symbology.............................................3-7
Description..................................................................................3-7
I 2 of 5 Character Set with Binary Equivalent.............................3-7
I 2 of 5 Character (Byte) and Bit Allocation.................................3-8
Placement of Features ...............................................................3-8
First Barcode Example.....................................................................3-9
Second Barcode Example..............................................................3-20
Reverse Engineering of a Barcode Job.......................................... 3-22
Maximum Values Generated For Counting by Scan Code Type....3-25
DI900/DI950 Maximum Generated Values Overview...............3-25
Maximum Values for Code 3 of 9 Barcode...............................3-26
Maximum Values for Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode......................3-27
Maximum Values for OMR........................................................3-28
Chapter 4 - Scan Code Specifications
General Scan Code Specification Guidelines...................................4-2
OMR Print and Placement Specifications.........................................4-3
Rules/Guidelines When Using OMR ..........................................4-5
Barcode Print and Placement Specifications....................................4-6
Rules/Guidelines When Using Barcode .....................................4-9
Factors Affecting Collation Break Mark Order................................4-10
Evaluating Collation Break Marks - Example 1 ........................4-10
Evaluating Collation Break Marks - Example 2 .........................4-11
Collation Order and PB FIRST™..............................................4-16
DI900/DI950 Scanning Architecture ............................................... 4-17
System Configuration Overview...............................................4-17
Scanning Support Overview.....................................................4-17
Scanning Hardware Options.....................................................4-18
Scanner Mounting ....................................................................4-18
Scanning Levels Overview.......................................................4-19
Architecture Block Diagram......................................................4-20
Anticipated Read Failure Rate..................................................4-20

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Chapter 5 - Scan Code Worksheets
OMR Options and Limits ..................................................................5-2
OMR Scan Configuration Worksheet ...............................................5-3
Barcode Options and Limits .............................................................5-4
Barcode Scan Configuration Worksheet .......................................... 5-5
Chapter 6 - Scan Code Flowcharts
Scan Code Job Setup Flowchart......................................................6-2
Existing Job................................................................................6-3
New Job......................................................................................6-5
Chapter 7 - DI900/DI950 Setup Procedures
Helpful Hints When Setting Up Scan Configurations........................7-2
General Considerations..............................................................7-2
Divert Feed Functionality Considerations...................................7-3
Dynamic Envelope Functionality Considerations .......................7-4
Feeder-to-Feeder Matching Considerations...............................7-5
Setting Up a New Scan Configuration..............................................7-7
Setting Up an OMR Scan Configuration.....................................7-7
Setting Up a BCR Scan Configuration......................................7-14
Editing a Scan Configuration..........................................................7-19
Editing an OMR Scan Configuration.........................................7-19
Editing a BCR Scan Configuration ...........................................7-20
Copying a Scan Configuration........................................................ 7-21
Deleting a Scan Configuration........................................................ 7-21
Reviewing a Scan Configuration .................................................... 7-22
Viewing the Job List........................................................................7-22
Assigning a Scan Configuration to an Existing Job .......................7-23
Adjusting the Scan Heads.............................................................. 7-25
Adjusting the Scan Heads for Ladder Orientation Marks ......... 7-25
Adjusting the Scan Heads for Picket Orientation Marks...........7-28
Using a Test Sheet .........................................................................7-30
Chapter 8 - Troubleshooting
Job Setup Errors...............................................................................8-2
General Scanning Errors..................................................................8-3
OMR Scanning Errors ......................................................................8-5
Barcode Scanning Errors .................................................................8-6
Do's and Don'ts ................................................................................8-6

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Appendix A
Base Code Theory............................................................................A-2
Base 10 (Decimal)............................................................................A-2
Base 2 (Binary).................................................................................A-3
Base 16 (Hexadecimal)....................................................................A-4
Base 32 ...........................................................................................A-5
Base 43 ............................................................................................A-6
Code 3 of 9 Character Set with Binary Equivalent ...........................A-7
Code I 2 of 5 Character Set with Binary Equivalent .........................A-7
Converting from Other Number Bases to Base 10 and Vice Versa..A-8
Appendix B
Glossary of Barcode Terms..............................................................B-1
Index...............................................................................................I-1

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1 • Introduction
Purpose............................................................................................1-2
How to Use This Manual ..................................................................1-3
Scenarios:
Existing OMR application on another PB inserter ......................1-3
Existing OMR application on a competitive inserter...................1-3
Existing Barcode (BCR) application on competitive inserter......1-4
Create new application (no current one exists)..........................1-4
Existing OMR/Barcode (BCR) application needing conversion..1-4

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1 • Introduction
This document provides guidelines for the proper setup of a scanning job (OMR
or Barcode) on the DI900/DI950 inserting system. It can be used by the District
Technical Sales Consultant (DTSC) to help evaluate if and how a customer's ap-
plication can be run on the inserter; and by the Customer Service Representative
(CSR) to assist in implementing the application as an actual job on the inserter.
The DI900/DI950 Inserter System is the flagship model of our tabletop in-
serters, and hence, has the most flexibility and scanning features of any of
our current or past models. Unlike our other tabletop inserters whose pre-
progammed presets are closer to the customer's application right "out-of the
box", the DI900/DI950 scanning presets merely give an overview of its ability
(suitable for demos and offering general guidelines only).Also, for most Pitney
Bowes Service personnel, barcode symbology is a relatively new subject. All
of our tabletop inserters previous to the DI900/DI950 inserter used OMR sym-
bology to increase the integrity of the mailpiece (with the exception of a small
number of DI800 ProPack systems in the field which use barcode). Conse-
quently, you need to have a thorough understanding of scan codes (OMR and
barcode) and be familiar with the implementation strategy on the machine in
order to successfully run a customer's application on it.
In addition, because of its scanning flexibility (and hence, increased complex-
ity for implementation), we highly recommend PB FIRST™ (either classic or
PD versions) as the application creation program for those customers starting
new jobs. PB FIRST™ can create and position the marks according to the
DI900/DI950 specifications, reducing the tedious hours of trial-and-error when
trying to create a successful scanning application on your own. However, you
are free to copy the specification section of this guide and give it those cus-
tomer who wish to program it themselves.
IMPORTANT: Some customers' applications cannot be run on this inserter "as
is" due to incompatibility with the machine's specifications. The most common
issues so far:
• Scanning across two columns simultaneously. Only one scanning column
at a time is possible on the DI900/DI950.
• Excessive characters in the barcode symbology. Characters (bytes) great-
er than 18 in a Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode and 12 for Code 3 of 9 barcode
are not supported.
• Excessive number of OMR marks. More than 19 OMR marks are not sup-
ported.
• OMR line is too thick. Line thickness of 1 mm or more, although able to
run on a DI800 inserter, falls outside the DI900/DI950 specifications and
will be disregarded by the software. This is particularly a problem if the
only mark used is EOC, because when the mark is missed, collations are
combined in one mail piece.
• Scanning area on page is outside of spec. Scanning on the DI900/DI950
is allowed on the left and right columns on the sides of the page (not in the
middle).
In these cases, they (or we) will need to alter their application to meet our speci-
fications.
Purpose
✍
TIP: Pitney Bowes
requires that all
applications for a
DI900/DI950 inserter
be pre-approved by
Technical Service
to ensure that no
material or process-
ing problems will be
encountered. Any
application under
consideration should
be approved as early
as possible in the
planning stages.
✍
TIP: Complete scan
code specifications
can be found in
Chapter 4, Scan Code
Specifications.

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Introduction • 1
Scenarios
Customer has an existing OMR application running on another PB inserter
1. Can I run this application on the DI900/DI950 inserter?
A. It depends. Compare the DI900/DI950 integrity level purchased and the
scan codes supported (>see "Scanning Levels Overview" on page 4-19)
with the marks being used on the other inserter. The DI900/DI950 was
made to support OMR scan code and functionality of most of our current
and legacy tabletop inserters (3 Series, DI350/DI400, 5 Series, DI800,
DI600/DI600, etc.). However, there are jobs the DI900/DI950 will not run
(ProPack), or instances where the marks may need to be moved on the
page due to scanning differences (for example, scan marks in middle of
the page for DI800 jobs).
2. How do I implement this existing application on the DI900/DI950 inserter?
Program a scan code on the DI900/DI950 that includes the OMR marks
you need. Then assign a scan configuration to a job (>see Chapter 7, In-
serter Setup). The OMR marks should virtually be a one-to-one match with
the ones you are using now.
3. Can I use PB FIRST™ to create my OMR jobs for the DI900/DI950 inserter?
Yes, as of version 13.01 (PB FIRST™DF) and 2.01 (PB FIRST™ PD). Re-
fer to the documentation supplied with the software which explains how to
set up the DI900/DI950 scan code functionality.
How to Use
this Manual
Customer has an existing OMR application running on a competitive
inserter
1. Can I run this application on the DI900/DI950 inserter?
A. It depends. Compare the DI900/DI950 integrity level purchased and the
scan codes supported (>see "Scanning Levels Overview" on page 4-19)
with the marks being used on the competitive inserter. The DI900/DI950
was made to support OMR scan code and functionality of many of our com-
petitors, while adding features and enhanced integrity not found on other
inserters.
B. Compare the printed application marks against our DI900/DI950 OMR
code specifications (>see " OMR Print and Placement Specifications " on
page 4-3) to make sure they meet requirements for clear zone, spacing,
thickness, margins, etc. If the OMR marks need to be changed or moved,
the customer will need to do it in their application generation program or
by using PB FIRST.
2. How do I implement this existing application on the DI900/DI950 inserter?
Program a scan code on the DI900/DI950 that includes the OMR marks
you need. Then assign a scan configuration to a job (>see Chapter 7, In-
serter Setup). The OMR marks should be very similar to our competitors.
Find the scenario that best describes your situation. Each scenario points you
to those sections of this guide that will help you implement the customer's job
application.
✍
TIP: Chapter, 6
Flowcharts provides
in flowchart format an
overview of the steps
needed to implement
an existing scan code
job or new scan code
job on the inserter.
✍
TIP: The customer
must provide the
correct byte and
bit locations of all
functions to enter a
proper scan defini-
tion for their job. Don't
forget to fill out the
scan code worksheets
(see Chapter 5, Scan
Code Worksheets)
when you receive the
job information from
the customer. This will
make it easier to enter
the scan definition on
the inserter control
panel screen (see
Chapter 7, Inserter
Setup).

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1 • Introduction
How to Use
this Manual Customer has an existing Barcode (BCR) application running on a
competitive inserter
1. Can I run this application on the DI900/DI950 inserter?
A. It depends. The DI900/DI950 must be at integrity level "Barcode" (>see
"Scanning Levels Overview" on page 4-19).
B. Compare the printed application marks against our DI900/DI950 barcode
specifications (>see "Barcode Print and Placement Specifications" on
page 4-6) to make sure they meet requirements for symbology (barcode 3
of 9 or Interleaved 2 of 5), font type, font size, clear zone, etc.
2. How do I implement this application on the DI900/DI950 inserter?
Program a scan code on the DI900/DI950 that includes the BCR functions
you need. Then assign a scan configuration to a job (>see Chapter 7, In-
serter Setup).
Customer wants to create a new application (no current one exists)
1. What level of scanning integrity is required?
Review the DI900/DI950 integrity level purchased and the scan codes
supported (>see "Scanning Levels Overview" on page 4-19).
2. Will it be OMR or Barcode Symbology?
>See comparison chart on page 2-10 to help them in their decision making.
3. What are the implications of the integrity chosen on the marks used and
on the mailpiece contents (EOC, BOC, Fold Type, etc.)?
>See "DI900/DI950 Scan Codes and Levels" on page 2-15 for help.
4. Who is doing the application programming (customer's IT or Pitney
Bowes)?
Does it make sense for customer to buy and use PB FIRST™ or PB
FIRST™ PD to create the application? Or do they have an IT department
willing to do it themsleves?
Customer has an existing OMR or Barcode (BCR) application that they
would like to convert to a Pitney Bowes-generated application for use on
DI900/DI950
1. What level of scanning integrity is required?
Review the DI900/DI950 integrity level purchased and the scan codes
supported (>see "Scanning Levels Overview" on page 4-19).
2. Will it be OMR or Barcode Symbology?
>See comparison chart on page 2-10 to help them in their decision making.
3. Who is doing the application conversion (customer or Pitney Bowes)?
Does it make sense for customer to buy and use PB FIRST™ or PB
FIRST™ PD to create the application? Or do they want to do it them-
selves?

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Concepts
Scan Codes and Integrity Theory.....................................................2-1
What Are Scan Codes?..............................................................2-1
Why Use Scan Codes on Documents? .....................................2-1
What Are Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Marks?...................2-4
What Are Barcode Recognition (BCR) Marks?...........................2-5
What Is Mark Orientation and What Determines it?...................2-6
Why Do Some Barcodes Have Numbers Next to Them?...........2-6
How Are Scan Codes Read on an Inserter?...............................2-7
How Are Scan Marks Added to Documents?..............................2-8
How Do You Determine Which Symbology
(OMR or Barcode) to Use?.....................................................2-9
If Choosing BCR, Which Barcode Type Should You Use?.......2-10
What Determines the Sequence of Scan Marks?.....................2-12
What Should You Keep In Mind When Adding More Marks? ...2-13
What is the Optional SureTrac Process Verification?...............2-14
DI900/DI950 Scan Codes and Levels ............................................ 2-15
Integrity Levels with Associated Scan Code Functionality........2-15
Basic Level Marks ....................................................................2-16
Enhanced Integrity Level Marks...............................................2-17
Selective Feed Operations Level Marks...................................2-17
Scan Code Specification Summary Tables...............................2-18
Interpreting Scan Codes as Binary Format by the Scanning
Software .............................................................................2-21
Multi-Bit (Mark) Functions.........................................................2-22
Scan Codes in Detail................................................................2-25
Scanning Integrity Examples .........................................................2-37
Base-EOC Absence..................................................................2-37
Benchmark, EOC Absence, Parity............................................2-38
Medium Integrity (BM, EOC Absence, BOC, Parity, Safety).....2-38
High Integrity (BM, EOC Absence, BOC, WAS, Parity, Safety) 2-39
Select Feature Sets - Divert (Minimum Integrity)......................2-39
Select Feed ..............................................................................2-40
Document-to-Document Match.................................................2-41

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✍
TIP: EOC, BOC,
and all other scan
marks are discussed
at length in “DI900/
DI950 Scan Codes
and Levels” later in
this chapter.
✍
TIP: For information
on integrity levels that
a customer can pur-
chase for the DI900/
DI950, see Chapter 4,
Scan Code Specifica-
tions.
Introduction
This section describes scan code and integrity theory and how scan codes
can be used to enhance an inserter’s ability to run a complex job. Once you
understand scan code concepts in general and the specific way it is imple-
mented on the DI900/DI950, you can implement a customer's job application
successfully on the system.
What Are Scan Codes?
Scan codes are marks that are printed on all pages that make up a document,
invoice, statement, etc. These pages are fed into the machine and the marks
“read” by the system, whose job is to interpret the marks and do the pre-
scribed tasks associated with those marks. There are marks that tell the sys-
tem to feed certain sheets, verify the beginning (BOC) or ending of a collation
(EOC), stop the machine when it reaches a certain collation, and many other
functions. In addition, each scan code, although representing a generic func-
tion, may have several options which need to be programmed for the specific
need of an application.
There are two major categories (symbologies) of scan codes used on insert-
ers: Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) and Barcode Recognition (BCR). Either
symbology accomplishes the same goal - to direct the machine to perform
tasks or recognize certain traits on the collation or individual sheet fed. How-
ever, the marks themselves look different and are generated slightly differently
(see pages 2-4 and 2-5).
Because of the many applications that are run by our customers, the DI900/
DI950 was built extremely flexible to support various scan functions (EOC,
BOC, etc.) and symbologies (OMR and BCR).
Why Use Scan Codes on Documents?
Scan code marks are used to help ensure that a set of sheets that belong
together (a collation) are joined and stay together as they make their way
through an inserter, to eventually end up in an envelope (a finished mail
piece). The end-result is that you want to limit the possibility of the wrong
sheets being inserted into an envelope and increase the productivity of the
machine and operator.
The more scan code marks (and therefore functionality) that are programmed
and printed on each sheet of a collation, the better the collation integrity. The
term scanning integrity has evolved to describe the value these scan marks
bring, on a relative basis (low, mid, or high integrity), to the collation process.
More space and programming is required to print additional marks on a docu-
ment, so you need to weigh the trade-off between the integrity desired and the
programming time/space you have for your document/job. For this reason, the
DI900/DI950 provides multiple levels of scanning integrity that a customer can
purchase.
Scan Codes
and Integrity
Theory

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DI900/DI950 Scan Code Concepts • 2
✍
TIP: Examples of
how combinations of
scan codes (EOC,
BOC, etc.) are used
to increase integ-
rity are presented in
“Scanning Integrity
Examples” at the end
of this chapter.
Scan Codes
and Integrity
Theory
There are three major reasons for using scan codes on documents.
Process Variable Sheet Collations
Before the introduction of scan codes, customers needed to print all of their
single page, 2-page, 3-page, 4-page, statements etc. as separate print jobs.
Then they would run them through their inserter as separate jobs. Scan marks
greatly reduced this time-consuming process by allowing variable sheet col-
lations sets to be run through an inserter from one print job. Use of a scan
mark to indicate the last page of a collation allows users to specify a different
number of pages in each outgoing collation. This requires an End-of-Collation
(EOC) mark, and this mark is required for all scanning applications.
Assure Mail Piece Integrity
The second reason is collation integrity. While all document feeders have dou-
ble detection sensors to detect double feeds, the combination of paper skew,
and other variables could result in the system occasionally missing a single
End-of-Collation (EOC) mark, allowing two full collations to be mailed as one.
The addition of bench mark (BM), beginning-of-collation (BOC), parity, and
safety marks provide additional integrity on both the scanning operation, and
on the overall collation integrity. Consequently, a combination of various scan
marks (with their associated functionality) creates a high integrity level, mak-
ing it practically impossible to have two statements inserted in one envelope.
Handle Complex Jobs Reliably
For some applications, collation integrity implies much more than just handling
variable sheet collations.
There are scan code functions that provide the ability to personalize inserts
added to a mailing by dynamically select feeding them from any downstream
feeders in the system. The application can be as simple as adding an overdue
notice to all customers whose bill is late, or as complex as customizing up to
five inserts.
Other scan code functions provide the ability to run matched mail applications
where two or more print streams are merged with assurance that the right
items are matched with the correct mail piece. This feature compares codes
printed on each document to verify the match. You can also print sequential
codes (wrap-around sequence or WAS) or page numbers to provide additional
integrity.

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✍
TIP: Complete OMR
specifications can be
found in Chapter 4,
Scan Code Specifica-
tions.
What Are Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) Marks?
An OMR mark is a type of scan code that is normally a dark solid line on a
sheet of light-colored paper (usually white) that is horizontally positioned so
it matches the direction of travel of the paper. Normally, there are several of
these OMR marks printed in a group in one area on the paper (away from any
text, pictures, or other lines) where the OMR scanner “reads” or scans them
(see figure below). Each mark (or several marks in a row) represent a control
or integrity feature. Other parameters for OMR are:
• This line must be printed to certain specifications in width, length, and sepa-
ration to be read by the OMR scanner on the system.
• OMR marks are normally generated in "ladder" orientation only.
• The marks are in one column only (left or right).
The example below shows OMR marks that may be typically used on a docu-
ment for scanning.
OMR Marks (Ladder Orientation Only)
or
Scan Codes
and Integrity
Theory
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✍
TIP: Complete
barcode specifica-
tions can be found
in Chapter 4, Scan
Code Specifications.
✍
TIP: See Chapter 3,
Barcode Theory for
more information on
how barcodes work
and are programmed.
What Are Barcode Recognition (BCR) Marks?
Barcode marks are a type of scan code that are made up of a series of bars
and spaces which represent a numerical or alphanumerical series. Like OMR
marks, the characters in a BCR mark are scanned by the system and repre-
sent integrity features to enhance the inserter's ability to create a successful
collation.
Unlike OMR marks, though, which are usually graphics, barcodes are gener-
ated from fonts. Using fonts allows a variety of barcode types and sizes to be
generated. However, it also means that you need to be careful to follow the
barcode guidelines to ensure the generated codes can be read successfully
on the DI900/DI950.
Barcode 3 of 9 (also known as “Code 39”) and Interleaved 2 of 5 (also known
as “Code I 2 of 5”) are the two types of barcodes that are read and supported
on the DI900/DI950. Code 3 of 9 is the barcode generated by Pitney Bowes
products such as PB FIRST™, while I 2 of 5 is used on competitor systems.
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and Integrity
Theory
Barcode Code 3 of 9
(in Ladder Orientation) Barcode Code I2 of 5
(in Ladder Orientation)

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ning integrity levels
and scanning kits
are can be found
in Chapter 4, Scan
Code Specifications.
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and Integrity
Theory
Barcode Code 3 of 9 (in Picket Fence Orientation)
What Is Mark Orientation and What Determines it?
OMR marks are generally created in a ladder orientation (one line on top of
another), while barcodes can be generated in either ladder or picket fence
orientation (one line next to another). See samples below.
Factors affecting orientation include:
• Scanning Integrity Level Purchased. For the DI900/DI950, all scanning in-
tegrity levels (except the highest called “Barcode”) support ladder orienta-
tion only.
• Scanning Hardware Purchased. For the DI900/DI950, the standard scan-
ning kits support OMR/BCR ladder orientation only. Picket fence orientation
is supported with the moving beam scanner kit used on the High Capacity
Sheet Feeder (HCSF), and can only be used if the “Barcode” level of scan-
ning integrity levels was purchased and you are scanning 3 of 9 barcode
on the documents.
• Space Available on Page vs. Size of Scan Codes. If you have the ap-
propriate integrity level and scanning hardware on the DI900/DI950, then
the space available on your page vs. size of scan codes can enter in your
decision as to the orientation of your barcodes. In general, barcodes require
less space than OMR marks for the same control functions and integrity.
OMR Marks
(in ladder orientation)
Why Do Some Barcodes Have Numbers Next to Them?
Depending on the font used, some barcodes may print the digits/symbols rep-
resented by the barcode right next to it (see samples below). This version of
barcode is called human readable barcode.
A very popular human readable barcode is the UPC code we see on almost
all products we purchase (this is a form of I 2 of 5). Human readable barcode
is used in situations where you want the reader to see the number the bar-
code represents, such as product identification for warehousing and retailing.
NOTE: If customers do not use the human readable barcode fonts, it is impor-
tant to print the code data somewhere on the page for debugging purposes.
Readable and decodable.
The designated characters are
shown and can be understood.
Code 3 of 9 representing
*20001* (no characters visible) Readable and decodable as long as you realize that the characters
“A” and “E” represent numbers in
a base code higher than 10.
Non-Human Readable
Code 3 of 9 Human-Readable Code 3 of 9
*20001*
*20001* *20AE1*

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✍
TIP: Details on setting
up scan definitions
and jobs can be found
in Chapter 7, Inserter
Setup.
✍
TIP: Details on can-
ning kits for picket
fence barcode can be
found in Chapter 4,
Scan Code Specifica-
tions.
✍
TIP: See also “Inter-
preting Scan Codes
as Binary Format by
Scanning Software”
on page 2-21.
Scan Codes
and Integrity
Theory
How Are Scan Codes Read on an Inserter?
A scanner (along with the appropriate decoding software) is necessary to read
scan codes. The DI900/DI950 system scanners can read both OMR and bar-
code (when placed in ladder orientation on the paper). A special scanner on
the High Capacity Sheet Feeder (HCSF) is needed for reading picket fence
barcode. Based on the scan definition entered for a job on the DI900/DI950,
the system communicates to the scanner board what symbology will be used
(OMR, Code 3 of 9, or I 2 of 5) so it knows what, and how, to interpret the
marks scanned.
Reading OMR Marks
With OMR scanning, the system software needs to know where to start scan-
ning for the marks on the page. This is accomplished when you run a trial
piece through the system containing sample OMR marks of the job you want
to run. However, the system must first be told if the entire margin (the strip down
the page that is scanned for marks) is clear of any other printing or punched
holes, etc. This is done during the setup of the scan definition for this job.
• If the area is clear, the machine can normally detect the marks with no fur-
ther setup.
• If the entire margin is not clear, or the machine cannot set itself automati-
cally, it will ask questions to ascertain where it needs to look for marks and
where it should ignore other printed matter. Depending on the functions
programmed, the machine will ask you to define either the first mark posi-
tion and code length or the clear zone. In these cases, you are helping the
system determine a scan “window” (i.e., when and where to turn on the
scanning function). Once the scan window is open, the scanner can then
look for the actual scan marks. After scanning and identifying the marks
(based on the number of marks you programmed in the scan definition),
the scan window "closes up". This prevents the scanner from picking up
extraneous marks/text/graphics on the page by mistake that may be in-line
with the OMR marks.
Once the OMR marks are properly identified, the location of the scan window
is stored in memory until the job ends or another trial piece is run.
Consequently, this means that the OMR marks must be in the same place on
each and every page in a job.
Reading Barcodes
Reading barcodes don’t require the use of a scan window. Once the scanner
knows it is looking for barcodes, it looks for anything in the scan column that
resembles a barcode and tries to decode it. If the scanner doesn’t decode it in
the forward direction, it tries the reverse direction.
NOTE: These characteristics of barcode scanning allow the barcode to “move”
within the scan column from one page to another in a job (unlike OMR marks).

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How Are Scan Marks Added to Documents?
Scan marks are put on the documents before they are printed using an appro-
priate software program. Usually, this is done on a group of documents at one
time and is referred to as a job application, or just a job.
There are several ways to get scan marks on documents for a job.
• Pitney Bowes offers a PC-based product called PB FIRST™DF (Clas-
sic) that enables you to add scan marks to your documents at the time
they are created so they can be read by the DI900/DI950 inserter (it also
allows you to setup scan marks for our other Pitney Bowes inserters).
What’s nice is that once you’ve setup PB FIRST™ correctly to generate
the marks, the marks are printed to the proper specifications – no “experi-
mentation” is necessary. The program can create both OMR marks and
Barcode 3 of 9 symbologies.
• Pitney Bowes also offers another PC-based product called PB FIRST™
PD that enables you to add the scan codes "after the fact" if your docu-
ments are saved as a PDF file. This may happen if the customer creates
the job file in one software program (and saves it as a PDF), but does not
have the expertise or resources to manually program the scan codes. Us-
ing PB FIRST™PD, the you can add the scan codes and the integrity level
that is needed while it is still in PDF format. When the job is printed, it can
be processed by the inserter as a scanning job. Again, once you’ve setup
PB FIRST™PD correctly to generate the marks, the marks are printed to
the proper specifications – no “experimentation” is necessary. The pro-
gram can create both OMR marks and Barcode 3 of 9 symbologies.
• If the customer has a computer/IT department in their organization, they
may be able to add the scan marks themselves to their documents. You
will need to forward to them the scan code specifications from this guide
(see Chapter 4, Scan Code Specifications) so they have the information
necessary to program the codes for their documents.
IMPORTANT: Unless the customer has had previous experience working
with scan marks, we recommend that Pitney Bowes setup scan marks for
the customer (at a cost to be estimated). Pitney Bowes does not cover the
implementation of scan marks on a customer under the standard support
agreements for the DI900/DI950 inserter.
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and Integrity
Theory

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Theory
How Do You Determine Which Symbology (OMR or Barcode) to Use?
Existing Applications
If the application exists, falls within the DI900/DI950 scanning specifications,
and is supported by the integrity level purchased by the customer, the deci-
sion is easy–use the current symbology.
Situations where the application exists but cannot be used “as is” requires
some technical analysis and cost/benefit decisions. Things to consider:
• Would upgrading the integrity level of the inserter allow the OMR job to run?
• Would changing the application (via programming by either the customer
or PB) allow the OMR job to be run?
• Would it make sense to create a new application (via programming by ei-
ther the customer or PB) using Barcode symbology?
• Does the customer need to purchase the HCSF and moving beam scan-
ner to read picket fence orientation of a barcode 3 of 9 job?
• Which recommendation(s) would result in the lowest total cost for imple-
mentation of the job?
New Applications
With modern software and printers, it is often easier to add a barcode to a
document than OMR marks. Also, barcodes often take up less space on the
documents and can be read more reliably than OMR marks. Combined with
the SureTrac Process Verification software option (see page 2-14), barcode
scanning provides a very high degree of document integrity. See table on next
page for comparisons of scan code symbologies.

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Quick Comparison of Scan Code Symbologies
OMR Symbology Barcode (BCR) Symbology
Compatibility Compatible with legacy OMR applica-
tions Not compatible with legacy OMR applica- tions
Programming Must be able to generate graphics (lines)
in software Generally easier than OMR (no graphic lines - just a barcode font text)
Machine Readability More reading errors than BCR Fewer reading errors than OMR (due to
“self-clocking” within BCR symbology)
Orientation of Scan
Codes “Ladder” only for Pitney Bowes inserters “Ladder” or “Picket fence” available for DI900/DI950 (with appropriate hardware
and integrity option)
Scanning
Process Scanner requires a scan “window” to be determined so it can identify OMR marks
from extraneous marks/text/graphics in
the scan column that may be in-line with
the OMR marks. Once the OMR marks
are properly identified, the location of the
scan window is stored in memory until
the job ends or another trial piece is run.
Consequently, this means that the OMR
marks must be in the same place on
each and every page in a job.
Reading barcodes don’t require the use
of a scan “window”. The scanner looks for
anything in the scan column that resem-
bles a barcode and tries to decode it. If the
scanner doesn’t decode it in the forward
direction, it tries the reverse direction. No
location is stored in memory for the bar-
codes. These characteristics of barcode
scanning allow the barcode to “move”
within the scan column from one page to
another in a job (unlike OMR marks).
Space Used on
Page The higher the scanning integrity, the more marks are needed to be printed.
Usually ends up taking more space than
barcode.
Generally uses less space on page than
OMR for the same functionality.
“Counting” Function-
ality (WAS) Can count up to 131,072 (2 to 17th pow- er) using all 17 OMR marks For 3 of 9 or I 2 of 5 barcode, can count up to 9,999,999 (hard coded limit in DI900/
DI950 software)
Integrity Options Three levels of functionality (see chart
on page 2-15) for DI900/DI950 Supports ALL of the OMR functionality as standard
Initial Purchase Cost Integrity level(s) less expensive than
BCR integrity level More expensive than OMR integrity level(s)
SureTrac™ Process
Verification Option Not available Can be used with 3 of 9 barcode if created with PB FIRST™ (see page 2-14)
Troubleshooting You can visually see what marks are on
what page, and by knowing how they are
used (e.g., the scan definition), you can
help identify problems in the scanning
process without “converting” OMR marks
into another format.
Most customers do not display the num-
ber represented by the barcode when it is
printed for their normal job run. Therefore,
during the setup and testing phase of the
application, you should use a human read-
able barcode to find and fix any errors or
print the BCR codes somewhere on the
page. After a job has been established,
you need either a hand-held scanner or
have the DI900/DI950 read and display the
BCR so it can be made human readable
for debugging purposes.
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