2D BARCODE PANEL DISCUSSION Kathi Bauch, Intuit Linda Dollens, Indiana David Martikke, Indiana Bev Zibrak, Block Financial

NACTP QUESTIONS & ANSWERS DLL only supports 32- bit Windows not 16- bit, NT, Mac or DOS Size of DLL supplied was 225K Slow speed of barcode generation will generate technical support calls Symbol Technologies will supply DLL for mentioned platforms DLL size is 92K Experiences of three vendors show no appreciable delay in printing

NACTP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Bit map created by barcode is 300K Spooling and batch printing due to barcode size Testing of barcodes by software developers Barcode should be 64K at 300DPI Reduced size of barcode should minimize problem Software available to developers to test barcodes

NACTP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Code changes in engines could affect other products What printers will support barcode Printer support calls Incorporation of DLL shouldn’t adversely affect engine Printers capable of printing tax return graphics will print barcode If barcode not printed properly Revenue agency will need to key return

NACTP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Will each state have a different DLL A single DLL can be used by all states. FTA will work with states and developers on establishing standards