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Introducing Positive ID / Bar Coding
Bar coding can be integrated into most of ATL's product lines, including Sample Master® and ScreenIT™ MQPS. Bar coding allows for efficient and accurate automated data entry and information retrieval. Bar codes use an arrangement of bars and spaces in a variety of widths that is used to uniquely identify items. Data contained in the bar code is all information that is related to and associated with the bar coded item. For usability reasons, ATL recommends bar code fonts 3 of 9 or 128, which also contain human readable information below the barcode.
The Benefits of Bar Coding
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Readable barcode font
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Bar coding offers many benefits for the laboratory, which include increased productivity and ease of use. The advantages can be seen from sample login through to final disposal. Some of the advantages include:
- Accuracy - eliminate manual data entry errors
- Speed - the average speed of a bar code scanner is estimated at five to seven times as fast as a typist
- Efficiency - more accurate data collection, reduce transcription errors
- Cost Savings - the above benefits ultimately result in reduced costs
Bar Coding Components
The basic components that are required include a label printer, which varies depending on the application requirements, type of label, bar code font, print type, etc. A suitable scanner should be selected; the type of scanner will depend on the size of the bar code on the labels and on the surfaces that you will be scanning from, and it should be rugged enough to withstand laboratory conditions. Bar code labels should be chosen depending on the environment that the label will be exposed to, such as, severe heat or cold, or wetness.
ATL's Bar Coding Starter Package
ATL offers a complete label printing and scanning starter package to assist with setting up and utilizing bar codes. The Bar Coding Starter Package includes:
- One Label Printer (300 dpi Elton Thermal Printer)
- One Universal Resin Ribbon
- One USB Printer Cable
- One roll of 1000 permanent, waterproof Labels, size: 3" x 1"
- Two hand-held CCD Scanners
- USB Cable (Keyboard Wedge)
Installation and Training
ATL can also provide installation, configuration and training on the bar code integration. More information on these product and services can be obtained by contacting an ATL Sales Representative.
For more information about ATL's bar coding solutions, please contact an ATL sales representative at 1-800-565-LIMS (5467) or e-mail us at
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 Bar Coding Data Sheet
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