Microcom 438 - Manual (Page 132)

Chapter 8 Bar Codes
438 Operator’s Manual - 880052-0100 8-15
The sample below shows how to generate a data matrix symbol:
^D164 <---------------------------------Start of Datamatrix Data
0 <----------------------------------------Datamatrix Type
0 <----------------------------------------Do not force square Datamatrix
0 <----------------------------------------Width
0 <----------------------------------------Height
1 <----------------------------------------Rotation
A <----------------------------------------Encoding
0 <----------------------------------------Barcode ID
:0123456789^\<---------------------- Data to encode
^D57
2,1280,900,,,10,0,1,250
1,300,300,1,47,0,,,10,10 <---------- Multiplier (10, 10); TCI 47; Barcode ID = 0
2,300,230,11,1,5
^D56
^D2
A
Data Matrix
^D3
NOTE: MULTIPLYING THE BARCODE GENERATED.
The barcode generated is based on a single dot width. For the barcode to be visible and to
scan properly, a reasonable multiplier must be used. Typical values for a multiplier are 8-
10. This is accomplished in the LDS1 format above on the line: 1,300,300,1,47,,,,10,10
Datamatrix Type- 0
This parameter is used to set the type of Datamatrix to be generated. A value of “0” will
generate a standard Datamatrix while a value of “1” will generate a GS1 Datamatrix.
Force Square- 0
This parameter is used to force the resulting Datamatrix to be a square regardless of the
row column settings. A value of “0” is standard while a value of “100” will force the resulting
Datamatrix to be square.
Width Parameter- 0
This parameter is used to set the width or row size of the Data Matrix symbol. Zero entry
will invoke auto sizing.
Height Parameter- 0
This parameter is used to set the height or column size of the Data Matrix symbol. Zero
entry will invoke auto sizing.
Rotation - 1
0 = 0 degree rotation
1 = 180 degree counter clockwise rotation.
2 = 90 degree counter clockwise rotation.
3 = 270 degree counter clockwise rotation.