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Bar Codes Chapter 8
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8.2 DESIGNING WITH BAR CODES
When 0 and 180 degree bar codes are X multiplied (CMX), the space between characters is
also multiplied to maintain the correct ratios. The printer will do this internally. Therefore, when
multiplying bar codes, use the default value for the spacing element (SP) in the field parameters.
On some bar codes (CODE 39 ...) you may choose a larger spacing than the printer default, but
you may not use a smaller spacing.
If the Y multiplier (CMY) is not multiplied, a bar code with a vertical length of one dot is produced.
Of course, this will not be picked up by scanners. Multiply the Y co-ordinate to the proper height.
For example: Multiply the Y co-ordinate (CMY) by 203 to create a one inch tall bar code.
If the bar code is in a ladder (or vertical) orientation (90 and 270 degrees), multiply CMY for
width, and CMX for bar code length. It may be necessary to slightly adjust the contrast window
and/or adjust the print speed due to the "bleeding" effect caused by heat build up in the print
head.
Program sample: Bar codes in four rotations (See Figure 11)
^D575
9,814,6095
1,410,30,11,1,4,,45
2,410,100,11,1,2,,45
2,410,137,3,16,2,,4,3,405
3,680,300,11,1,2,3,45
3,640,300,3,16,2,3,4,40,35
4,410,500,11,1,2,1,45
4,410,465,3,16,2,1,4,3,405
5,140,300,11,1,2,2,45
5,180,300,3,16,2,2,4,40,35
^D565
^D25
ROTATIONS5
000 DEGREES5
090 DEGREES5
180 DEGREES5
270 DEGREES5
^D35
Bar Code Rotations
Figure 11