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	3 Tips to Optimize Bar Code Wristband Printing	10/01/2007	215 Kb

Description:	Creating clear, quality bar coded hospital wristbands requires printer configuration and attention to detail that differ from most other types of printing. This white paper explains the special considerations of wristband printing and provides easy to follow tips to help make wristband printing programs successful.
Full Abstract:	Fitting bar codes onto wristbands and fitting data into bar codes are two of the common challenges healthcare providers face when implementing bar code-based positive patient ID systems. This white paper presents tips for ensuring bar code print quality and readability on wristbands, insight for selecting bar code formats and encoding desired data, and technical tips for configuring thermal printers to optimize print quality for wristbands. By taking the steps outlined in this guide, organizations can prevent unnecessary set-up and configuration time and reduce material waste.