PDF417 Encoder

Silver Bay Software's PDF417 Encoder creates PDF417 bar code print streams for desktop, mid-range and mainframe platforms. PDF417 is a high-capacity two-dimensional barcode capable of storing any binary or textual information. Industry applications for PDF417 include driver's licenses, ID cards, EDI, insurance cards and any other situation in which a large amount of machine-readable data must be printed in a small area.

Portable Data File 417, or PDF417, is a multi-row, variable-length symbology offering high data capacity and error-correction capability for real-world applications where portions of symbols can get destroyed in handling. PDF417 symbols can be scanned by linear scanners, rastering laser scanners, or two-dimensional imaging devices.

The PDF417 product offering from Silver Bay Software includes mainframe, mid-range and UNIX platform libraries for building PDF417 barcodes. Many high-speed printers are supported, including most IBM, Xerox, and Hewlett-Packard page printers.

The encoder product includes the following features:

• An improved easier-to-use API for passing UPS-required information
• No file I/O necessary
• Improved performance
• Improved documentation and sample code

Supported Platforms

Notes:

1. OS/390 and z/OS support requires C runtime libraries or LE/370
2. Supported Unix platforms include:
   • AIX
   • HP-UX
   • Linux

   Other Unix platforms available by special arrangement.