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Specimen Barcode and Labeling Guide: Difference between revisions
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==Barcode printers== | ==Barcode printers== | ||
In order for a barcode reader to read the encoding on the label, it must be legible for the lifetime of the specimen. That means it must be produced on a quality printer whose ink will not smudge or deteriorate over time, and printed on label stock that will not degrade in its environment (e.g., in a wet collection), or the | In order for a barcode reader to read the encoding on the label, it must be legible for the lifetime of the specimen. That means it must be produced on a quality printer whose ink will not smudge or deteriorate over time, and printed on label stock that will not degrade in its environment (e.g., in a wet collection), or less than the longevity of the specimen paper it is attached to (e.g., herbarium sheets). | ||
==Examples== | ==Examples== | ||