5525B/31/32 Line Matrix Printer Code V Programmer's Reference Manual

Interleaved 2/5
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Readable Data
The optional readable data field provides a readable interpretation of the bar
code data. Readable data is printed below the horizontal bar code symbol and
to the left of a vertical bar code symbol. The lower guard band is provided
when the readable data field is selected.
Check Digit
An optional check digit is inserted for type k and l bar codes. The optional
check digit is automatically calculated and inserted in the bar code symbol.
The check digit provides the means to verify accurate scanning.
Standard Interleaved 2/5 Command Format
Refer to page 135 for the IBARC, command format and definitions.
Default Ratio: (cc)
dir p type data (cc)G
Variable Ratio: (cc)
dir p [9] [:] type [ ratio ] data (cc)G
(cc) Represents the Special Function Control Code
(SFCC). Enter the specific SFCC for your Code V
configuration.
dir Represents the direction of the bar code. Enter B
for horizontal bar codes; enter C for vertical bar
codes.
p Prints the optional readable data field. The
readable data field is printed below a horizontal bar
code or on the left-hand side of a vertical bar code.
Replace
p in the bar code command with one of the
codes listed in Table 31 to print the readable data
field in the corresponding font with the specified
guard band gap.
9 or : Optional parameter to select a variable ratio bar
code. Enter the number 9 to select a variable ratio
bar code. This feature overrides the Interleaved 2/5
default ratios.
Table 31. Printable Data Field Fonts
Font Gap
p code
Standard 10 cpi 3 dots Y
OCR-A 3 dots O
OCR-A .1-inch S
OCR-B 3 dots B
OCR-B .1-inch T
None N