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3-6 Packet Reference Manual
Defining Bar Code Fields
Each bar code field requires a separate definition.
Syntax B,field#,# of char,fix/var,row,column,font,density,height,
text,alignment,field rot,type,sep_height,segment ||
B1. B Bar Code Field.
B2. field# Unique number from 1 to 999 to identify this field.
B3. # of char Maximum number of characters. If the bar code uses a check digit, allow an extra
character for the check digit. The actual maximum number of characters is limited
by the size of the label and bar code density. Range: 0 to 2710.
DataMatrix can use up to 2710 numeric characters or 2335 alphanumeric
characters.
For the GS1 DataBar bar code, the maximum number of characters varies based on
the specific GS1 DataBar type.
GS1 DataBar Bar Code Type (B13) Maximum Number of Characters
1 - GS1 DataBar 14 13 - no check digit input
2 - GS1 DataBar 14 Truncated 13 - no check digit input
3 - GS1 DataBar 14 Stacked 13 - no check digit input
4 - GS1 DataBar 14 Stacked Omni directional 13 - no check digit input
5 - GS1 DataBar Limited 13 - no check digit input
6 - GS1 DataBar Expanded *
7 - UPCA 11 - no check digit input
8 - UPCE 10 - no check digit input
9 - EAN13 12 - no check digit input
10 - EAN8 7 - no check digit input
11 - UCC/EAN128 and CC A/B *
12 - UCC/EAN128 and CC C *
* For more information, refer to the GS1 General Specification.
Note: If not enough characters are entered, the bar code pads to the left with zeros.
If too many characters are entered, unpredictable results may occur.
If FNC1 (function 1) is supported, use the pound sign (#) in the batch data to
invoke it.
Quick Response (QR Code) can use 299 to 2710 characters based on the data
type:
QR Code Data Type Model 1 Model 2
Numeric Data 1167 2710
Alphanumeric data 707 2710
8-byte data 486 2710
Kanji data 299 1817
Note: The maximum number of characters depends on the selected level of error
correction. The maximum number of characters decreases when you increase
the error correction level.
See Appendix A, "Samples
" for more information.