Method of recording and reading optimum density bar code.

摘要

Test patterns (6) in bar code of different densities are printed at the start of document (20) preparation. The test patterns (6) are immediately read at different timing intervals (59) corresponding to the densities of the patterns. The highest density pattern (6) having test data which is recognized by the logic (61) as correctly sensed, defines the subsequent printing density to be used. The first line of data 3 is however printed in the lowest density with a code defining the density of the subsequent printing. When a document (20) is read, said first line (3) is read with a clock (59) frequency corresponding to the lowest density. The frequency is then changed to that definied by the code in said first line.