4800p 2D Imager User’s Guide 8 - 18 OCR ProgrammingUse this section to program the Imager for optical character recognition (OCR).The 2D imager reads 6 to 60 point OCR typeface.Note: OCR is not as secure as bar codes. To enhance security in OCRapplications, create an OCR template to match the data, and print anOCR check character.The 2D imager will read OCR-A, OCR-B, U.S. Currency Serial Number (Money),MICR E-13B, and SEMI Font.You can either select an OCR default, or create your own custom template forthe type of OCR format you intend to read. See "OCR" on page 8-1 forprogramming codes that will enable your imager to read OCR-A, OCR-B, U.S.Currency, MICR E 13 B, or SEMI fonts. See "OCR Templates" on page 8-3 ifyou want to create a custom “template,” or character string that defines thelength and content of OCR strings that will be read with your imager.Note: Setting the template and check character options are essential for OCRreading.OCR FontsDefault All OCR Settings turns off all OCR capability in the imager, so theimager will be able to scan linear, stacked, matrix, and composite bar codes, butnot OCR fonts. In addition, any OCR templates you have created are erased.The eight digit default templates are reinstated for any future use of theOCR Oncodes listed below.< Default All OCR Settings >OCRNote: OCR symbols can misread when scanned sideways or upside down. UseWorking Orientation, page 3-12, if your OCR symbols will not usually bepresented upright to the imager.Only one OCR symbology can be read at a time.OCR-A On allows you to scan characters in the OCR-A font. The default settingallows you to scan any eight digit combination. If you have created an OCRtemplate, character combinations that fit the template can be scanned (seeCreating an OCR Template, page 8-3).OCR-A On
