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Set Lengths for Code 39

Parameter # L1 = 12h, L2 = 13h

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 Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled, Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.

One Discrete Length - This option limits decodes to only those Code 39 symbols containing a selected length.
Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on

page 10-111

. For example, to decode only Code

39 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. To change the
selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the

Cancel

bar code on

page 10-113

.

Code 39 - One Discrete Length

Two Discrete Lengths - This option limits decodes to only those Code 39 symbols containing either of two
selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on

page 10-111

. For example, to

decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 - Two Discrete
Lengths
, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To change the selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan the

Cancel

bar code on

page 10-113

.

Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths

Length Within Range - This option limits decodes to only those Code 39 symbols within a specified range.
The range is selected using the numeric bar codes beginning on

page 10-111

. For example, to decode Code 39

symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1
and 2 (single digit numbers must always be preceded by a leading zero). To change the selection or cancel an
incorrect entry, scan the

Cancel

bar code on

page 10-113

.

*Code 39 - Length Within Range

Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters.

Code 39 - Any Length