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T EC - I T B a r c o d e So f t w a re R e f e re n c e

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The maximum data capacity for a matrix of 96x96 dots = 694 Bytes.

In practice, with a hand-held scanner, you can scan sizes up to 96x96 dots without problems.
Symbol sizes of 120x120 dots are ok if you are using (very) good scanners. However

– TEC-IT

recommends splitting up the 1 KB input data into 2 or more symbols.

6.2.3.3

Code Format

The following code format is supported by TEC-IT software:

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Default/Standard

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UCC/EAN

(the internal data is prefixed with an FNC1, this format is used for the “EAN Data

Matrix”)

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Industry (a peculiar industry format, which adds FNC1 at 2nd position)

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Macro 05 (the data is prefixed with

“[)>” + RS + “05” + GS and suffixed with RS + EOT)

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Macro 06 (the data is prefixed with

“[)>” + RS + “06” + GS and suffixed with RS + EOT)

The following unprintable characters are used with the Macro 05/06 modes:

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RS (Record Separator): 0x1e

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GS (Group Separator): 0x1d

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EOT (End of Transmission): 0x04.

6.2.4

MaxiCode

Symbology number:

Valid characters:

Alphanumeric (ASCII 0.. 255) and/or
bytes

Default Mode:

Mode-4 (standard symbol)

Quiet zone:

left/right/ top/bottom: 1X

Module width:

Print ratio:

n/a

Ratio format:

n/a

Default check digit:

Automatic (symbology specific).

Size:

Fix: 1.11 x 1.054 inch

MaxiCode is in use (and was invented) by UPS

MaxiCode represents data by drawing hexagonal items, which are arranged around a circular
center (a so called "Bull's Eye"). Different encoding modes for including postal information (SCM)
can be adjusted: UPS Modes are Mode 2 (US Carrier) and Mode 3 (Intern. Carrier).

The printing size is usually set to a fixed value. If you want to change the size of the symbol, adjust
a custom module width (default is 0.870 mm).

6.2.4.1

Data Capacity

The data capacity depends on the format of the encoded data:

Format

Data
Capacity

Numeric

138

Alphanumeric

Table 18: Maxi Code Data Capacity

6.2.4.2

MaxiCode & UPS

The internal data structure is regulated by different "modes". The mode "Structured Carrier
Message" (SCM) was defined by the parcel transport service UPS

. If you want to use MaxiCode