Dynamic: A long-lived product may outlast the original documentation URL.
What to put behind the code
A model-specific manual page with language and revision choices.
Print for the place it will live
Starting size: 3 × 3 cm. This is a starting point, not a scanning guarantee. Test from a normal working position without needing to move heavy equipment.
Use a durable matte label protected from heat, grease and abrasion. Keep the four-module quiet zone intact and use dark modules on a light background. Read the print-size guide.
Where to place it
- Product information plate
- Quick-start insert
- Inside service compartment where safe
Mistakes to avoid
- Linking all models to one generic PDF
- Removing supplied safety instructions
- Making a service-only manual public
Before committing to a print run
Print a proof on the final material. Scan it with more than one phone, from the normal viewing position. Check the opened destination while signed out and confirm it leads to the intended page or action. A readable fallback address or contact detail helps visitors who cannot scan.
Questions about product manuals
Should it link directly to a PDF?
A manual landing page can show revision and language choices. Direct PDF links work if public and readable.
What should I test before printing?
Scan the final product manuals artwork on more than one phone. Check the destination or imported details, the real viewing distance and the final printed surface.