Zebra LI4278 - Decode Ranges

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Decode Ranges
Ranges are calculated on Code 39 except where noted.
Table 2-3 LI4278 Decode Ranges
Symbol Density Bar Code Type
Typical Working Ranges
Near Far
4 mil Code 39 4 in. (10.2 cm) 10.0 in. (25.4 cm)
5 mil Code 39 3.0 in. (7.6 cm) 13.0 in. (33.0 cm)
7.5 mil Code 39 1.5 in. (3.8 cm) 19.0 in. (48.3 cm)
13 mil 100% UPC-A 1.0 in. (2.5 cm) 31.0 in. (78.7 cm)
20 mil Code 39 1.0 in. (2.5 cm) 42.0 in. (106.7 cm)
26 mil 200% UPC-A 3.0 in. (7.6 cm) 55.0 in. (140.0 cm)
100 mil (paper) > 20 ft. (> 6 m)
NOTE When reading high density bar codes, users should attempt to read them slightly farther away from the
scanner. Typically a 3 mil Code39 bar code begins reading at 5 in. (12.8cm).