Specifications

Chapter 5 Bar Codes
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Symbol Size
Numeric
Capacity
Alphanumeric
Capacity
Binary Byte
Capacity
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 14 Data Matrix Configuration Parameters
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. Refer to Table 8 for the valid choices for
the encoding parameter. Consult the Data Matrix Specification (11/96) ANSI/AIM BC11 for
additional information.
Encoding
Scheme
Characters
Bits per
Character
ASCII
Double digit numeric
ACSII values 0 – 127
Extended ASCII values 128 - 255
4
8
16
C40 Primarily Uppercase Alphanumeric 5.33
Text Primarily Lowercase Alphanumeric 5.33
Base256 All byte values 0 – 255 8
Auto
Automatically switches to the most efficient
scheme.
NA
Table 15 Data Matrix Encoding Schemes