Barcode Print+ User's Guide

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2.2 PDF417
2.2.1 Barcode composition
Each barcode comprises a sequence of PCL commands and control codes. Control code parameters can be
customised to change the code’s size, shape, and content. Each PDF417 barcode (also called “symbol”) can
consist of several modules.
Example
1

2

3

4

5

6

7

ESC(s
0p
,,,v
,,,b
,,,s
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Barcode Print PCL Command
Barcode Data
#
Name
Parameter
Comments
1
Escape command
ESC(s
ESC is ASCII value 27
2
Error correction
#p
Default value = 0p
3
Barcode height
#v
Default value = ,,,v
4
Barcode (symbol) size
#b
Default value = ,,,b
5
Module size
#s
Default value = ,,,s
6
Barcode name
PCL_BARCODE_NAMET
 PDF417:
24850
 MacroPDF417:
24855
7
Barcode data
N/A
User-defined information
NOTE
 To ensure good readability, each barcode must be programmed correctly.
 Do not use decimal values (e.g. “1.5”).