Operator`s manual
Bar Codes Chapter 8
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Symbol Size
Numeric
Capacity
Alphanumeric
Capacity
Binary Byte
Capacity
26 x 26 88 64 42
32 x 32 124 91 60
36 x 36 172 127 84
40 x 40 228 169 112
44 x 44 288 214 142
48 x 48 348 259 172
52 x 52 408 304 202
64 x 64 560 418 278
72 x 72 736 550 366
80 x 80 912 682 454
88 x 88 1152 862 574
96 x 96 1392 1042 694
104 x 104 1632 1222 814
120 x 120 2100 1573 1048
132 x 132 2608 1954 1302
144 x 144 3116 2335 1556
8 x 18 10 6 3
8 x 32 20 13 8
12 x 26 32 22 14
12 x 36 44 31 20
16 x 36 64 46 30
16 x 48 98 72 47
Table 8-5 Data Matrix Configuration Parameters
Encoding Schemes - A
See below for entire list. Values may be entered as upper or lower case.
Encoding
The Encoding parameter is used to set the encoding scheme that will be used for the
supplied data. The printer default is set to “Auto”, which will automatically switch to the most
efficient encoding scheme for the data provided. Consult the Aim International Technical
Specification for Data Matrix ECC 200 requirements for additional information.
Encoding
Scheme
Characters
Bits per
Character
A- ASCII
Double digit numeric
ACSII values 0 – 127
Extended ASCII values 128-255
4
8
16
C- C40 Primarily Uppercase Alphanumeric 5.33