Microcom 428T User Manual
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Bar Codes
Chapter 8
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Symbol Size
Numeric
Capacity
Alphanumeric
Capacity
Binary Byte
Capacity
120 x 120
2100
1573
1048
132 x 132
2608
1954
1302
144 x 144
3116
2335
1556
8 x 18
10
6
3
8 x 32
20
13
8
12 x 26
32
22
14
12 x 36
44
31
20
16 x 36
64
46
30
16 x 48
98
72
47
Table 8-5
Data Matrix Configuration Parameters
Encoding Schemes - A
See below for entire list. Values may be entered as upper or lower case.
Data
Data to be converted to 2D Data Matrix Barcode, maximum number of characters supported
in the printer implementation is 1000.
Encoding
The Encoding parameter is used to set the encoding scheme that will be used for the
supplied data. The printer default is set to “Auto”, which will automatically switch to the most
efficient encoding scheme for the data provided. Consult the Aim International Technical
Specification for Data Matrix ECC 200 requirements for additional information.
Encoding
Scheme
Characters
Bits per
Character
A- ASCII
Double digit numeric
ACSII values 0 – 127
Extended ASCII values 128-255
4
8
16
C- C40
Primarily Uppercase Alphanumeric
5.33
T- Text
Primarily Lowercase Alphanumeric
5.33
B- Base256
All byte values 0 – 255
8
X- X12
Similar to C40
5.33