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^BB
CODABLOCK Bar Code
Description: The ^BB command is a two-dimensional multi-row, stacked
symbology. It is ideally suited for applications that require large amounts of
information.
Depending on the mode selected, the code consists of 1 to 44 stacked rows. Each
row begins and ends with a start/stop pattern.
CODABLOCK A supports variable print ratios.
CODABLOCK E and F support only fixed print ratios.
Format:^BBo,h,s,c,r,m
Parameters:
o = orientation
Accepted Values:
N = normal
R = rotated 90 degrees (clockwise)
I = inverted 180 degrees
B = read from bottom up, 270 degrees
Default Value: N
h = bar code height for individual rows (in dots)
Accepted Values: 2 to 32000
Default Value: 8
This number, multiplied by the module, equals the height of the
individual row in dots.
s = security level
Accepted Values: Y (yes) or N (no)
Default Value: Y
This determines if symbol check-sums will be generated and added to
the symbol. Check sums are never generated for single-row symbols.
This can only be turned off if parameter m is set to A.
c = number of characters per row (data columns).
Accepted Values: 2 to 62 characters
This is used to encode a CODABLOCK Symbol. It gives the user
control over the width of the symbol.
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