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MSI Set Length 2
This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for MSI Length Control.
Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the
second fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Length includes th
e bar code’s
check, data, and full-ASCII shift characters.
The length does not include
start/stop characters.
The length can be set from 1 to 50 characters. A setting of 0 specifies to
ignore this length (only one fixed length).
Table 23 provides examples for setting Length 2. See page 284 for detailed
instructions on setting this feature.
Table 23. MSI Length 2 Setting Examples
STEP ACTION EXAMPLES
1 Desired Setting
00 (Ignore This
Length)
07 Characters 15 Characters 50 Characters
2 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE
3 Scan SELECT MSI LENGTH 2 SETTING
4
Scan Two Characters From
Appendix D, Keypad
‘0’ and ‘0’ ‘0’ and ‘7’ ‘1’ and ‘5’ ‘5’ AND ‘0’
5 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE
Select MSI Length 2 Setting
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start
again at the beginning.
CANCEL
50 = Length 2 is 50 Characters