Specifications

ZPL Commands
^BS
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^BS
UPC/EAN Extensions
Description The ^BS command is the two-digit and five-digit add-on used primarily by
publishers to create bar codes for ISBNs (International Standard Book Numbers). These
extensions are handled as separate bar codes.
The
^BS command is designed to be used with the UPC-A bar code (^BU) and the UPC-E bar
code (
^B9).
•
^BS supports a fixed print ratio.
• Field data (
^FD) is limited to exactly two or five characters. ZPL II automatically
truncates or pads on the left with zeros to achieve the required number of characters.
Format ^BSo,h,f,g
This table identifies the parameters for this format:
Important • If additional information about the UPC/EAN bar code is required, go to
www.aimglobal.org.
Parameters Details
o = orientation Accepted Values:
N = normal
R = rotated 90 degrees (clockwise)
I = inverted 180 degrees
B = read from bottom up, 270 degrees
Default Value: current
^FW value
h = bar code height
(in dots)
Accepted Values: 1 to 32000
Default Value: value set by ^BY
f
= print
interpretation
line
Accepted Values:
N = no
Y = yes
Default Value: Y
g = print
interpretation
line above code
Accepted Values:
N = no
Y = yes
Default Value: Y