Avery Dennison 9820 Addendum - Manual (Page 6)

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A b o u t t h e D a t a M a t r i x B a r C o d e
Data Matrix (ECC-200) is a two-dimensional bar code which is made up of
square modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern. There are 24
square symbol sizes available ranging from 10 rows by 10 columns to 144
rows by 144 columns. There are six rectangular symbol sizes available
ranging from 8 rows by 8 columns to 16 rows by 48 columns. The symbol
size is data dependent. Data Matrix automatically pads data.
The Data Matrix bar code is only available on the 9840
printer.
Make sure you do not overlay other fields when designing your Data Matrix
symbol. You should also allow a 3 or 4 dot "quiet zone" (blank space around
the bar code's perimeter) for scanning. Refer to the optional Packet
Reference Manual to learn how to define a Bar Code Field.
Data Matrix Square Example
{F,36,A,R,E,400,400,"DTMTRX1"¦
B,1,50,V,50,100,35,0,100,8,L,0¦}
{B,36,N,1¦
1,"1234567890ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST"¦}
This example prints a one-inch wide by one-inch tall (100) square Data
Matrix symbol using the default density (0) without any field rotation (0).
Data Matrix Rectangular Example
{F,36,A,R,E,400,400,"DTMTRX2"¦
B,1,400,V,100,200,35,29,50,8,L,1¦}
{B,36,N,1¦
1,"1234567890ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST"¦}
This example prints a one-inch by a half-inch tall (50) rectangular 16 rows by
36 columns (density 29) Data Matrix symbol rotated 90
°
(1).