Paxar Monarch 9412, Reference Manual

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S a m p l e M a x i C o d e P a c k e t s
MaxiCode is a two-dimensional bar code developed by UPS
(United Parcel Service, Inc.). Data must be defined in a specific
way for UPS. Refer to the
Guide to Bar Coding with UPS or the
AIM MaxiCode Specification for more details about data
requirements.
Use this updated format and batch packet with the following
firmware:
u 9412 1.0 or greater supports Mode 0
u 9413 1.0 or greater supports Mode 0
u 9414 1.0 or greater supports Mode 0, 2, and 3
Mode Description
0 Obsolete
2 Structured Message
3 Structured Message
You can select which mode to use in the bar code field or allow
the printer to auto-select the mode (0, 2, or 3) based on your
data. See "Defining a Bar Code Field" for more information.
MaxiCode automatically pads data with the "!" character.
MaxiCode does not support
the NULL character.
Modes 2 and 3 are defined by the way the postal code, class of
service, and country code fields are arranged. (The postal code,
class of service, and country code are required fields.) Begin
with the message header, then the primary data (15 characters),
followed by the secondary message (up to 78 characters). Or,
begin with the primary data, then the message header, followed
by the secondary data. If the postal code data characters are all
numeric then the MaxiCode symbol is set to Mode 2. If the
characters are alphanumeric, or only contain ASCII characters 65
to 90, then the MaxiCode symbol is set to Mode 3.
Samples A-3