Symbologies
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Codabar (NW - 7)
Enable/Disable Codabar
Parameter # 7 (SSI # 07h)
To enable or disable Codabar, scan the appropriate bar code below.
Set Lengths for Codabar
Parameter # L1 = 24 (SSI # 18h), L2 = 25 (SSI # 19h)
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Set lengths for Codabar to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific
range. The default is 4 to 55.
• One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing a selected length.
Select the length using the numeric bar codes in Alphanumeric and Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode only Codabar symbols with 14 characters, scan Codabar - One Discrete Length, then scan 1
followed by 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page 324.
• Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Codabar symbols containing either of two
selected lengths. Select lengths using the numeric bar codes in Alphanumeric and Numeric Bar Codes.
For example, to decode only Codabar symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar - Two
Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or to change the selection,
scan Cancel on page 324.
• Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length range.
Select lengths using numeric bar codes in Alphanumeric and Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within
Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (enter a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or
change the selection, scan Cancel on page 324.
• Any Length - Scan this option to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters within the
RS6000’s capability.
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