Specifications

Code 93 Bar Code
The ^BA (Code 93) bar code instruction is a variable length, continu-
ous symbology. It is used in many of the same applications as the
Code 39 bar code. It uses the full 128 character ASCII Code. ZPL II,
however, does not support ASCII control codes or escape sequences,
so it uses the substitute characters shown below. This code is also
known as USS-93.
Control Code ZPL II Substitute
Ctrl $ &
Ctrl % ‘
Ctrl / (
Ctrl + )
Each character in Code 93 Bar Code is composed of six elements;
three bars, three spaces. Although invoked differently, the human-
readable interpretation line will print as though the control code had
been used.
NOTE: Control codes are used in pairs. Refer to a Code 93
specification for further details.
Print Ratios Supported: Fixed Ratio.
^FD (Field Data) Limitations: 100+ characters. Actual amount of
data depends on ^BY ratio and width (length if rotated) of label.
120 ZPL II COMMAND REFERENCE
Code 93 Bar Code
Characters
1234567890
ABCDEFGHI
JKLMNOPQR
STUVWXYZ
-.$/+%&’()
SPACE
Denotes a internal Start/Stop character
that must precede and follow every bar
code message
Code 93 Characters
^B A