Motorola SYMBOL DS3578, Product Reference Manual

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Code 128
Enable/Disable Code 128
Parameter # 08h
To enable or disable Code 128, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Set Lengths for Code 128
Parameter # L1 = D1h, L2 = D2h
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 Code 128 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific
range.
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One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 128 symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix E, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode
only Code 128 symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 128 - One Discrete Length , then scan 1 followed by
4 . To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page E-3 .
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Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 128 symbols containing either of two
selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix E, Numeric Bar Codes . For
example, to decode only Code 128 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 128 - Two
Discrete Lengths , then scan 0 , 2 , 1 , and then 4 . To correct an error or change the selection, scan
Cancel on page E-3 .
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Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 128 symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Appendix E, Numeric Bar Codes . For example, to decode Code
128 symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 128 - Length Within Range . Then
scan 0 , 4 , 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the
selection, scan Cancel on page E-3 .
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Any Length - Select this option to decode Code 128 symbols containing any number of characters within the
digital scanner’s capability.
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Enable Code 128
(01h)
Disable Code 128
(00h)
NOTE When setting lengths for different bar code types, enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.