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MS-1 Scan Engine
User Manual
GS1 DataBar (RSS)
GS1 DataBar (RSS)
Note: GS1 DataBar
symbologies were previously known as “Reduced Space Symbology”,
or “RSS”.
DataBar-14 (RSS-14)
Note: DataBar-14
was previously known as “RSS-14”.
DataBar Limited (RSS Limited)
Note: DataBar Limited
was previously known as “RSS Limited”.
DataBar Expanded (RSS Expanded)
Note: DataBar Expanded
was previously known as “RSS Expanded”.
Usage:
Used in the grocery, retail, and prescription drug industries where 14-digit
EAN item identification may be needed.
Definition:
DataBar-14 is a minimum length symbology that encodes 14 digits, including
a 1-digit indicator. DataBar-14 is 96 modules wide. It can be stacked in two
rows, it can read omnidirectionally if printed in full height, or horizontally if
height-truncated for small marking.
Serial Cmd:
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K482,
status
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Default:
Disabled
Options:
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
Usage:
DataBar Limited is designed to be read by laser scanners and CCD readers.
It is not recommended for omnidirectional slot scanners.
Definition:
Encodes a smaller 14-digit symbol (74 modules wide) that is not omnidirectional.
Serial Cmd:
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K483,
status
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Default:
Disabled
Options:
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled
Usage:
Used to encode primary and supplementary data in retail point-of-sale and
other applications.
Definition:
DataBar Expanded is a variable length symbology that can encode supplementary
information in addition to the 14-digit EAN item identification number and is
capable of encoding up to 74 numeric or 41 alphabetic characters.
Serial Cmd:
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K484,
status
>
Default:
Disabled
Options:
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled