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Set Lengths for Code 11
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Lengths for Code 11 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. discrete lengths, or
lengths within a specific range.
When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, single digit numbers
must always be preceded by a leading zero.
One Discrete Length - This option allows decoding of only those Code 11 symbols containing a selected length. Lengths are
selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Code 11
symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 11 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. If an error occurs, or to change the
selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.
Code 11 - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows decoding of only those Code 11 symbols containing either of two selected lengths.
Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes beginning on page D-1 in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode
only those Code 11 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and
then 4. If an error occurs, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-8.
Code 11 - Two Discrete Lengths
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