Toshiba B-EV4 Series User Manual

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6.3.12 BAR CODE DATA COMMAND [ESC] RB
Function Provides data for the bar code.
Format c [ESC] RBaa; bbb ------ bbb [LF] [NUL]
d Link Field Data Command
[ESC] RB; ccc ------ ccc [LF] ddd ------ ddd [LF] ------ [LF] xxx ------ xxx [LF] [NUL]
Term aa: Bar code number
00 to 31
bbb ------ bbb: Data string to be printed
The maximum number of digits varies according to the type of bar code.
ccc ------ ccc: Data string of link field No. 1
ddd ------ ddd: Data string of link field No. 2
to
xxx ------ xxx: Data string of link field No. 99
The Data Command for the MaxiCode is described later.
Explanation (1) Data check
If there is data in the data row, which does not meet the type of bar code, the bar
code will not be drawn. If wrong code selection takes place in the data row of
CODE128 (without auto code selection), the bar code will not be drawn.
If there is data different from the one designated using the format ID when Data
Matrix is used, the symbol is not drawn.
(2) No. of digits of data
When data exceeding the maximum number of digits is sent, the excess data will
be discarded. For the maximum number of digits for each bar code, see below.
Data Matrix, PDF417, QR code: 2000 digits
MicroPDF417: 366 digits
MaxiCode: 93 digits
Customer bar code: 20 digits
Highest priority customer bar code: 19 digits
POSTNET: 5, 9, 11 digits
ROYAL MAIL 4 STATE CUSTOMER CODE: 12 digits
KIX CODE: 18 digits
Bar codes other than the above 126 digits
When the number of digits does not correspond to the bar code type, the bar code
is not drawn.
For the MaxiCode, the maximum number of digits varies according to the mode. In
mode 2 or 3 and mode 4 or 6, the maximum number of digits is 84 and 93,
respectively.

Toshiba B-EV4 Series Specifications

General

Print Method	Direct Thermal / Thermal Transfer
Power Supply	AC 100-240V, 50/60 Hz
Operating Temperature	5°C to 40°C
Print Resolution	203 dpi, 300 dpi
Max Print Speed	Up to 127 mm/sec (5 ips) (203 dpi) / Up to 101.6 mm/sec (4 ips) (300 dpi)
Interface	USB, Serial
Optional Interfaces	Wireless LAN
Weight	2.4 kg
Barcodes	Code 39, Code 128
2D Codes	Data Matrix, PDF417, QR Code, Maxi Code
Media Width	25.4 mm to 112 mm
Media Thickness	0.06 mm to 0.19 mm
Media Roll Diameter	Max. 127 mm
Ribbon Width	40 mm to 110 mm
Ribbon Length	300 m
Operating Humidity	25% to 85% non-condensing