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3.9.2 Set Lengths for Codabar
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. Lengths for Codabar
may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a
specific range. To set lengths via serial commands, see
Setting Code Lengths
Via Serial Commands
.
One Discrete Length
- Select this option to decode only those codes
containing a selected length. For example, select
Codabar One Discrete
Length
, then scan
1
,
4
, to decode only Codabar symbols containing 14
characters. Numeric bar codes begin on
Appendix B
. To change the selection
or cancel an incorrect entry, scan
Cancel on
Appendix B
.
Two Discrete Lengths
- This option sets the unit to decode only those codes
containing two selected lengths. For example, select
Codabar Two Discrete
Lengths
, then scan
0
,
2
,
1
,
4
, to decode only Codabar symbols containing 6 or
14 characters. Numeric bar codes begin on
Appendix B
. To change the
selection or cancel an incorrect entry, scan
Cancel on
Appendix B
.
