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Proof.de: New criteria for barcode checking according to ISO/IEC 15416:2016

Barcode Check: New in ISO 15416:2016

July 29, 2020July 28, 2020 by Matthias Betz

The ISO 15416:2016 replaces the ISO 15416:2000 and brings for changed calculations of the barcode quality. The most important changes at a glance.

Depending on the selected setting, the EAN lines in proofs are displayed smoother or less smooth. It is clearly recognizable that the modules are built up by many colours and especially within the narrow black lines a considerable increase in width takes place. Normally, a narrow black EAN bar should correspond to the width of the white space in between.

Verifiability of GTIN codes in proofing

May 8, 2020February 7, 2012 by Matthias Betz

Proofing service providers are increasingly required to be able to display “verifiable” GTIN codes, i.e. barcodes in the proof. The background to this is that especially the big german discounters like Aldi, Lidl, Hofer & Co. want to see a packaging proof from their suppliers in advance for approval. This packaging proof is not only visually assessed according to colour, but also the legibility of the printed EAN codes is evaluated using a measuring device and must meet certain criteria: Symbol contrast, modulation, decodability, defects, blemish: all this is measured …