Opticon scanners often feature "Structured Append" or "Batch Mode," which allows you to scan several barcodes and have the device treat them as one single data string.
To manage how your Opticon device handles long data strings, you can use these official tools:
A "stacked" linear barcode specifically designed for large data sets (often used on driver's licenses). Opticon
An app for managing data flow from Bluetooth scanners, allowing you to format and prefix incoming scanned data before it hits your application.
A web-based tool to generate configuration barcodes that change scanner settings, such as enabling "Multiple Barcode" mode. Opticon scanners often feature "Structured Append" or "Batch
Primarily for QR codes and Data Matrix. You scan a sequence of codes, and the scanner reassembles the original long message.
Always leave significant white space around a long barcode so the scanner can identify the start and end points. A web-based tool to generate configuration barcodes that
Ensure your printer has a high enough DPI; long barcodes have very thin bars/dots that can blur easily.