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When you print blank forms, keep the following requirements in mind:
  • Print the forms either professionally or on a printer. Print color forms professionally if possible; if that is not possible, test the form color on a scanner before starting your print run.
  • Print all copies of the form from the same source document, because the field location on each form must be identical.
  • The minimum margin (the distance between the edge of the page and the nearest form element) should be at least 8 mm. Margins of 12 mm are recommended.
  • The permitted linear deviation of form elements is no more than 0.15% (0.5 mm for an A4-size page).
  • If you print the forms on a printer, use a resolution of at least 600 dpi.
  • Print all copies of the form on the same printer, or on different printers of the same model.
Avoid copying machine-readable forms on copying equipment. Copying can slightly change the dimensions or arrangement of elements on the form. For example, table or entry-field borders may become thicker, or the color depth may change, which can reduce recognition quality.