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Why can't I resize a barcode to a specific size?

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Barcodes must scale from 1x (smallest) to 2x by doubling the amount of dots used. Unfortunately, there is no size between 1x and 2x.

Label LIVE tries to prevent you from "breaking" a barcode. A broken (or failed) barcode is highly frustrating because it won't scan with a barcode scanner.

Read more at Understanding Thermal Printer DPI.

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