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Printronix ThermaLine Series User Manual

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Bar Codes

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EAN 13 Command Format

BARCODE

EAN13 [+n]; [VSCAN;] [SCB;] [MAG;] [Hn[.m];] [BFn;] [DARK;] SR;
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BARCODE

The Bar Code command; enter BARCODE.

EAN13

Designates bar code type EAN 13; enter EAN13.

+n

Optional parameter to provide a 2– or 5–digit add–on

code at the end of the bar code data field. Enter a plus

sign (+) and a value of 2 or 5. The first bar of the

add–on code is separated by nine modules from the last

bar of the EAN symbol and a left guard pattern. No

center or right guard pattern exists.

VSCAN

Optional parameter to orient the bar code structure

vertically. To select a vertical bar code, enter VSCAN.

If VSCAN is not entered, the bar code is oriented

horizontally.

SCB

This option shortens the length of the center guard

bars, which are normally full length.

MAG

Optional parameter to magnify (horizontally expand)

the bar code symbol. The magnification default value

is X1. Increasing the magnification adjusts printed

character density.

You can also use XR or XRD as defined on page 5–4.

(You must specify 8 digits for MAG for variable ratio.)