Compact PDF417 barcode generator
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About Compact PDF417
Compact PDF417 omits the right row indicator for shorter symbols where space is limited, at the cost of some error correction.
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- Drops the right row indicator for narrower symbols, at the cost of error correction overhead.
- Only viable when scanning conditions are controlled - do not use on damaged or dirty labels.
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