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Programming the Scanner
Set Lengths for Codabar
Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters) the code contains. It also includes any start or stop characters.
One Discrete Length
- This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select
Codabar One Discrete Length
, then scan
1
,
4
, the
only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin
on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL
on
page 2-122.
Codabar - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths
- This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select
Codabar Two Discrete Lengths
, then scan
0
,
2
,
1
,
4
, the only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL
on page 2-122.
Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range
- This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan
Codabar Length Within Range
. Then scan
0
,
4
,
1,
and
2
(single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make
an error or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL
on page 2-122.
Codabar - Length within Range