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Set Lengths for Codabar
Parameter # L1 = 24, L2 = 25
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check
digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Codabar to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The default option is
Length Within Range , 5 to 55.
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One Discrete Length - Decode only Codabar symbols containing a selected length. Select the length
using the bar codes in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode only Codabar symbols
with 14 characters, scan Codabar - One Discrete Length , and then scan 1 , 4 . To correct an error or to
change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2 .
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Two Discrete Lengths - Decode only Codabar symbols containing either of two lengths. Select
lengths using the bar codes in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode only Codabar
symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths , and then scan
0 , 2 , 1 , 4 . To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2 .
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Length Within Range - Decode Codabar symbols with a specific length range. Select lengths using
bar codes in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing
between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within Range , and then scan 0 , 4 , 1, 2 . To
correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2 .
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Any Length - Decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s
capability.
NOTE When setting lengths, enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.
Codabar - One Discrete Length
Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths
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Codabar - Length Within Range
(Default: 5 to 55)
Codabar - Any Length