User's Manual

Set Lengths for Codabar

Parameter # L1 = 0x18, L2 = 0x19

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable

characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Codabar

may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a

specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see Setting Code Lengths

Via Serial Commands on page B-6.

One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only those codes

containing a selected length. For example, select Codabar One Discrete

Length, then scan 1, 4, to decode only Codabar symbols containing 14

characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 77. To change the selection or

cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on page 78.

Two Discrete Lengths - This option sets the unit to decode only those codes

containing two selected lengths. For example, select Codabar Two Discrete

Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, 4, to decode only Codabar symbols containing 6 or

14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on page 77. To change the selection

or cancel an incorrect entry, scan Cancel on page 78.