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CHAPTER 7: SPECIAL DESIGNS
7.1 DESIGNING WITH BARCODES
When 0 and 180 degree barcodes are X multiplied (CMX), the space between characters is also
multiplied to maintain the correct ratios. The printer will do this internally. Therefore, when
multiplying barcodes, use the default value for the spacing element (SP) in the field parameters.
On some barcodes (CODE 39 ...) you may choose a larger spacing than the printer default, but you
may not use a smaller spacing.
If the Y multiplier (CMY) is not multiplied, a barcode with a vertical length of one dot is produced.
Of course, this will not be picked up by scanners. Multiply the Y co-ordinate to the proper height.
For example: Multiply the Y co-ordinate (CMY) by 203 to create a one inch tall barcode.
If the barcode is in a ladder (or vertical) orientation (90 and 270 degrees), multiply CMY for width,
and CMX for barcode length. It may be necessary to slightly adjust the contrast window and/or
adjust the print speed due to the "bleeding" effect caused by heat build up in the print head.
Program sample: Barcodes in four rotations (See Figure 11)
^D575
9,814,6095
1,320,30,11,1,10,,45
2,320,120,11,1,10,,45
2,320,137,1,16,2,,4,2,40,25
3,487,254,11,1,10,3,45
3,470,254,2,16,2,3,4,40,2,25
4,320,387,11,1,10,1,45
4,320,370,3,16,2,1,4,2,40,25
5,160,254,11,1,10,2,45
5,177,254,3,16,2,2,4,40,2,25
^D565
^D25
ROTATIONS5
0 DEGREES5
90 DEGREES5
180 DEGREES5
270 DEGREES5
^D35
Barcode Rotations
Figure 11