PCL 5 emulation: Lexmark

This section discusses the Lexmark-specific commands implemented in Forms and Bar Code Card.

PCL 5 emulation commands to support bar codes

Support of bar code functionality requires Lexmark-unique PCL 5 emulation definitions that provide access to the functionality. Esc &x#W and Esc &y#W are implemented.

Lexmark-specific PCL 5 emulation command description

Support of bar code functionality requires Lexmark-unique PCL 5 emulation definitions that provide access to the functionality. Esc &x#W and Esc &y#W are implemented.

Bar code descriptor— ESC &x#W (descriptor data)

Use the escape sequence to describe the bar code to print, and the parameter settings required to build the bar code. The first two bytes of this command designate the symbology and are required. The remaining bytes are interpreted accordingly, based on the symbology, and are optional. If the optional bytes are not sent, then the settings are set to appropriate defaults. Each symbology has its own defined descriptor header. The # symbol represents the number of bytes of descriptor data.

Transferring bar code data— ESC &y#W (bar code data)

Use this command to transfer a raw block of bar code data to be encoded according to the specifications in the last valid Bar Code Descriptor command received. If no valid descriptor is sent, then this command is ignored and the data is flushed. The # symbol represents the number of bytes of descriptor data.

Compatibility safeguard

These commands, if sent to an HP printer, are flushed, and nothing prints. Future HP PCL 5 enhancement could use the two escape sequences that have been selected. This forces future Lexmark PCL 5 emulations to use the HP versions of these commands and to ignore them in a bar code context.

To avoid this conflict, use the Lexmark PCL 5 emulation enhancement switch. Setting this switch allows future Lexmark PCL 5 emulations to decide how to interpret the new escape sequences. The switch is a GL/2 command.

Compatibility safeguard examples

Esc %0B

COLexmark Enhanced GL/2;

Esc %0A

Sample commands and their characteristics

Command

Characteristic

Esc &x8W[00 14 32 18 82 B9 01] Esc &y8W12345678

Australia Post 4-State bar code where FCC is 11, encoding table is N, and data is 12345678.

Esc &x3W[00 01 02] Esc &y8W12345678

Two-dimensional PDF417 where ECC is 12, and data is 12345678.


The general strategy for assigning Lexmark symbology IDs and defining Lexmark bar code descriptors is defined in the following table:

Symbology ID

Symbology type

0–19

Two-dimensional symbologies

20–39

4-State bar codes

40–99

Miscellaneous symbologies

100–199

One-dimensional bar codes


For one-dimensional bar codes, the bar code descriptors have the same initial 14 fields, patterned after the font-like parameter sequence used for existing one-dimensional symbologies.

Bar code field names and their bytes and descriptions

Field name

Byte

Description

Symbology ID

2

Identifies the bar code symbology.

Text location

1

Specifies the HRT location ( #p parameter).

Text typeface

1

Specifies the HRT typeface ( #h parameter, A value).

Text style

1

Specifies the HRT style ( #h parameter, C value).

Bar dimension units

1

Specifies units for bar and space height and width fields.

Bar height

2

Specifies the bar heights in bar dimension units ( #v parameter).

Bar width #1

2

Specifies the first (thinnest) bar width in bar dimension units ( #b1 parameter).

Space width #1

2

Specifies the first (thinnest) space width in bar dimension units ( #s1 parameter).

Bar width #2

2

Specifies the second bar width in bar dimension units ( #b2 parameter).

Space width #2

2

Specifies the second space width in bar dimension units ( #s2 parameter).

Bar width #3

2

Specifies the third bar width in bar dimension units ( #b3 parameter).

Space width #3

2

Specifies the third space width in bar dimension units ( #s3 parameter).

Bar width #4

2

Specifies the fourth bar width in bar dimension units ( #b4 parameter).

Space width #4

2

Specifies the fourth space width in bar dimension units ( #s4 parameter).


Lexmark symbology assignments

Bar code type

ID

Symbology

Two-dimensional bar code

1 dec

(00 01 hex)

PDF417

2 dec

(00 02 hex)

MaxiCode

3 dec

(00 03 hex)

MicroPDF417

4-State postal

20 dec

(00 14 hex)

Australia Post

21 dec

(00 15 hex)

Singapore Post

22 dec

(00 16 hex)

RM4SCC

23 dec

(00 17 hex)

Japan Post

24 dec

(00 18 hex)

Dutch Post

Miscellaneous symbology

40 dec

(00 28 hex)

USPS FIM

One-dimensional bar code

100 dec

(00 64 hex)

ISBN, ISBN+5

101 dec

(00 65 hex)

ISSN, ISSN+2, ISSN+5

102 dec

(00 66 hex)

Swiss Post

103 dec

(00 67 hex)

ITF-14

112 dec

(00 70 hex)

HIBC 39 Provider Application Standard

113 dec

(00 71 hex)

HIBC 39 Supplier Labeling Standard

114 dec

(00 72 hex)

HIBC 128 Provider Application Standard

115 dec

(00 73 hex)

HIBC 128 Supplier Labeling Standard

128 dec

(00 80 hex)

PLANET


One-dimensional bar codes

Australia Post 4-State bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

N/A

20 dec

(00 14 hex)

Selects the Australia Post 4-State symbology.

Bar width

2

40–60 dec

(28–3C hex)

50 dec

(32 hex)

Sets the bar width to 1/100 mm.

Bar pitch

3

22–25 dec

(16–19 hex)

24 dec

(18 hex)

Sets the number of bars that print per inch.

Tracker height

4

100–160 dec

(64–A0 hex)

130 dec

(82 hex)

Sets the tracker height to 1/100 mm.

Ascender or descender offset

5

160–210 dec

(A0–D2 hex)

185 dec

(B9 hex)

Sets the ascender and descender offset in 1/100 mm.

The total height of an ascender or descender is the sum of this field and the tracker height.

FCC

6

11, 45, 59, or 62 dec

(0B, 2D, 3B, or 3E hex)

11 dec

(0B hex)

Sets the FCC.

Encoding table

7

0 (C table)

1 (N table)

0 dec

(00 hex)

Sets the encoding table.

Reserved

8–15

N/A

N/A

N/A


Note:  The bar code data sent with Australia Post consists of an 8-digit DPID, followed by an optional customer information string. A comma may be used as a separator for the ninth byte of the string. Invalid characters or lengths in the DPID and in the customer information string are flagged with an error.

Singapore Post 4-State bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

N/A

21 dec

(00 15 hex)

Selects the Singapore Post 4-State symbology.

Bar width

2

38–63 dec

(26–3F hex)

50 dec

(32 hex)

Sets the bar width to 1/100 mm.

Bar pitch

3

20–24 dec

(14–18 hex)

22 dec

(16 hex)

Sets the number of bars that print per inch.

Tracker height

4

102–152 dec

(66–98 hex)

127 dec

(7F hex)

Sets the tracker height to 1/100 mm.

Ascender or descender offset

5

160–216 dec

(A0–D8 hex)

188 dec

(BC hex)

Sets the ascender and descender offset to 1/100 mm.

The total height of an ascender or descender is the sum of this field and the tracker height.

Reserved

6–15

N/A

N/A

N/A


Note:  The bar code data sent with Singapore Post consists of a 6-character or 4-character string. Invalid characters or lengths are flagged with an error. String lengths of 4 characters imply a BRS license number.

RM4SCC bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

N/A

22 dec

(00 16 hex)

Selects the RM4SCC symbology.

Bar width

2

38–63 dec

(26–3F hex)

50 dec

(32 hex)

Sets the bar width to 1/100 mm.

Bar pitch

3

20–24 dec

(14–18 hex)

22 dec

(16 hex)

Sets the number of bars that print per inch.

Tracker height

4

102–152 dec

(66–98 hex)

127 dec

(7F hex)

Sets the tracker height to 1/100 mm.

Ascender or descender offset

5

160–216 dec

(A0–D8 hex)

188 dec

(BC hex)

Sets the ascender and descender offset to 1/100 mm.

The total height of an ascender or descender is the sum of this field and the tracker height.

Reserved

6–15

N/A

N/A

N/A


Note:  All code formats are supported. The format is implied on the type of data received. Embedded spaces and commas are allowed.

Japan Post 4-State bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Range

Default value

Description

† a is a unit-less value multiplying factor used in other parameters. It is the bar code size from byte 2.

Symbology ID

0–1

N/A

23 dec

(00 17 hex)

Selects the Japan Post 4-State bar code symbology.

Bar code size

2

80–115 dec

(50–73 hex)

100 dec

(64 hex)

Sets the overall bar code size.

Bar width

3

0.50–0.70a†

0.60a†

Sets the bar width.

Space width

4

0.45–0.60a†

0.60a†

Sets the space width.

Timing bar height

5

1.05–1.35a†

1.20a†

Sets the timing bar height.

Long bar height

6–7

3.40–3.60a†

3.60a†

Sets the long bar height.

Reserved

8–15

N/A

N/A

N/A


Notes:

Dutch Post 4-State bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

N/A

24 dec

(00 18 hex)

Selects the Dutch Post 4-State symbology.

Bar width

2

38–63 dec

(26–3F hex)

50 dec

(32 hex)

Sets the bar width to 1/100 mm.

Bar pitch

3

20–24 dec

(14–18 hex)

22 dec

(16 hex)

Sets the number of bars that print per inch.

Synchronization bar height

4

102–152 dec

(66–98 hex)

127 dec

(7F hex)

Sets the synchronization bar height to 1/100 mm.

Upward or downward bar height

5

160–216 dec

(A0–D8 hex)

188 dec

(BC hex)

Sets the upward and downward bar height to 1/100 mm.

Reserved

6–15

N/A

N/A

N/A


Notes:

USPS FIM bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

N/A

00 28 hex

Selects the USPS FIM symbology.

Reserved

2–15

N/A

N/A

N/A


The only valid characters in this symbology are A (ASCII 65), B (ASCII 66), C (ASCII 67), and D (ASCII 68). These characters in the data produce the FIM-A, FIM-B, FIM-C, and FIM-D patterns in the symbol respectively. A single character of data producing one of the four defined FIM patterns is the expected use of this symbology. If more than one character of data is provided, then no space is inserted between the FIM patterns generated by the data characters. Invalid characters are ignored, and do not produce any error message.

FIM symbols are printed according to the USPS specifications. Bar height is fixed at 5/8 inch. Bars and spaces have a fixed width of 1/32 inch. Cursor positioning is handled similarly as one-dimensional symbologies.

Swiss Post bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

N/A

102 dec

(00 06 hex)

Selects the Swiss Post symbology.

Text location

2

Fixed value

4 dec

(04 hex)

#p parameter.

Text typeface

3

Fixed value

2 dec

(02 hex)

#h parameter, A value.

Text style

4

Fixed value

3 dec

(03 hex)

#h parameter, C value.

Bar height units

5

0–4 dec

(00–04 hex)

4 dec

(04 hex)

Specifies units for bar height dimensions.

0 —Use the default value.

1 —1/300 in. units.

2 —1/600 in. units.

3 —1/1200 in. units.

4 —1/720 in. units.

Bar height

6–7

Bar height must be:

  • Greater than or equal to 20 mm for module widths less than or equal to 0.45 mm.

  • Greater than or equal to 23 mm for module widths greater than 0.45 mm.

653 dec

(02 8D hex)

#v parameter (in bar height units, see byte 5).

Bar and space width units

8

0–4 dec

(00–04 hex)

02 dec

Specifies units for bar and space widths.

0 —Use the default value.

1 —1/300 in. units.

2 —1/600 in. units.

3 —1/1200 in. units.

4 —1/720 in. units.

Bar width #1 (module width)

9–10

0.40–0.51 mm

11 dec

(0B hex)

The module width determines all bar and space widths.

Bar and space width K is K* (module width).

Space width #1

11–12

N/A

0B hex

Bar width #2

13–14

N/A

16 hex

Space width #2

15–16

N/A

16 hex

Bar width #3

17–18

N/A

21 hex

Space width #3

19–20

N/A

21 hex

Bar width #4

21–22

N/A

2C hex

Space width #4

23–24

N/A

2C hex

Reserved

25–31

N/A

N/A

N/A


Data consists of an 18-digit identification code composing of the following:

To enhance readability, " . " (ASCII 46) may appear anywhere in the data. Three " . " are inserted automatically at the correct positions in the HRT printed with a Swiss Post bar code symbol, separating the four components on the identification code. Invalid characters or lengths in the identification code are flagged with an error.

ISBN and ISBN+5 bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

N/A

00 64 hex

Selects the ISBN symbology.

Text location

2

0–5 dec

(00–05 hex)

3 dec

(03 hex)

#p parameter.

Text typeface

3

0–5 dec

(00–05 hex)

0 dec

(00 hex)

#h parameter, A value.

Text style

4

0–4 dec

(00–04 hex)

0 dec

(00 hex)

#h parameter, C value.

Bar height units

5

00–04 hex

04 hex

Specifies units for bar height dimensions.

0 —Use the default value.

1 —1/300 in. units (binary 0001).

2 —1/600 in. units (binary 0010).

3 —1/1200 in. units (binary 0011).

4 —1/720 in. units (binary 0100).

Bar height

6–7

N/A

74 dec

(00 4A hex)

#v parameter (in bar height units, see byte 5).

Bar and space width units

8

00–04 hex

02 hex

Specifies units for bar and space widths.

0 —Use the default value.

1 —1/300 in. units (binary 0001).

2 —1/600 in. units (binary 0010).

3 —1/1200 in. units (binary 0011).

4 —1/720 in. units (binary 0100).

Bar width #1

9–10

N/A

8 dec

(00 08 hex)

#b1 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Space width #1

11–12

N/A

8 dec

(00 08 hex)

#s1 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Bar width #2

13–14

N/A

16 dec

(00 10 hex)

#b2 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Space width #2

15–16

N/A

16 dec

(00 10 hex)

#s2 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Bar width #3

17–18

N/A

24 dec

(00 18 hex)k

#b3 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Space width #3

19–20

N/A

24 dec

(00 18 hex)

#s3 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Bar width #4

21–22

N/A

32 dec

(00 20 hex)

#b4 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Space width #4

23–24

N/A

32 dec

(00 20 hex)

#s4 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

ISBN text location

25

0–5 dec

(00–05 hex)

5 dec

(05 hex)

Specifies the location of the ISBN text.

0 —Use the default value.

1 —Do not print the text.

4 —Print the text below symbol.

5 —Print the text above symbol.

Reserved

26–31

N/A

N/A

N/A


ISBN bar codes are EAN-13 symbols that encode the first 9 digits of an ISBN prefaced by a special Bookland country code (978). In addition to the 13 digits encoded by the symbol, the complete 10-digit ISBN is usually printed in its human-readable format. The checksum digit is not encoded. The ISBN bar code descriptor contains two sets of fields for specifying the placement, typeface, and style of these two separate text strings.

In an ISBN symbol, the data must consist of a 10-digit ISBN, optionally followed by a 5-digit add-on code. If this code appears in the data, then an EAN-13+5 symbol is generated, with the add-on code encoded in the +5 section of the symbol. The last digit of an ISBN, the checksum digit, may be an x (ASCII 88).

To enhance readability, " - " (ASCII 45) may appear anywhere in the data. In an ISBN text printed with the symbol, a hyphenation algorithm inserts " - " regardless of where they appear in the data.

The checksum digit is not encoded in the symbol. It is required in the data only for inclusion in the ISBN text printed with the symbol. A calculation in Forms and Bar Code Card does not verify or replace the ISBN checksum digit.

The following conditions produce an error message:

Cursor positioning is handled similarly as one-dimensional symbologies.

If bytes 5 or 8 are changed from their default values, then the parameters of the bar height and the bar and space width assume new dimensions, based on the new units. In other words, the parameters are in units, and if the measurements of the units change, then so does the physical printed bar code.

If any of the parameters are set to 0 , then the default value assigned in the table is used.

ISSN, ISSN+2, and ISSN+5 bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

N/A

00 65 hex

Selects the ISSN symbology.

Text location

2

0–5 dec

(00–05 hex)

3 dec

(03 hex)

#p parameter.

Text typeface

3

0–5 dec

(00–05 hex)

0 dec

(00 hex)

#h parameter, A value.

Text style

4

0–4 dec

(00–04 hex)

0 dec

(00 hex)

#h parameter, C value.

Bar height units

5

00–04 hex

04 hex

Specifies units for bar height dimensions.

0 —Use the default value.

1 —1/300 in. units (binary 0001).

2 —1/600 in. units (binary 0010).

3 —1/1200 in. units (binary 0011).

4 —1/720 in. units (binary 0100).

Bar height

6–7

N/A

74 dec

(00 4A hex)

#v parameter (in bar height units, see byte 5)

Bar and space width units

8

00–04 hex

02 hex

Specifies units for bar and space widths.

0 —Use the default value.

1 —1/300 in. units (binary 0001).

2 —1/600 in. units (binary 0010).

3 —1/1200 in. units (binary 0011).

4 —1/720 in. units (binary 0100).

Bar width #1

9–10

N/A

8 dec

(00 08 hex)

#b1 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Space width #1

11–12

N/A

8 dec

(00 08 hex)

#s1 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Bar width #2

13–14

N/A

16 dec

(00 10 hex)

#b2 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Space width #2

15–16

N/A

16 dec

(00 10 hex)

#s2 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Bar width #3

17–18

N/A

24 dec

(00 18 hex)

#b3 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Space width #3

19–20

N/A

24 dec

(00 18 hex)

#s3 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Bar width #4

21–22

N/A

32 dec

(00 20 hex)

#b4 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

Space width #4

23–24

N/A

32 dec

(00 20 hex)

#s4 parameter (in bar and space width units, see byte 8).

ISSN text location

25

0–5 dec

(00–05 hex)

5 dec

(05 hex)

0 —Use the default value.

1 —Do not print the text.

4 —Print the text below symbol.

5 —Print the text above symbol.

Reserved

26–31

N/A

N/A

N/A


ISSN bar codes are EAN-13 symbols that encode the first 7 digits of an ISSN prefaced by a special “land of serial publications” country code (977) and followed by a 2-digit price code. In addition to the 13 digits encoded by the symbol, the complete 8-digit ISSN is usually printed in human-readable format along with the symbol. The checksum digit is not encoded. The ISSN bar code descriptor contains two sets of fields for specifying the placement, typeface, and style of these two separate text strings.

In an ISSN symbol, the data must consist of an 8-digit ISSN, followed by a 2-digit price code. The data is optionally followed by a 2- or 5-digit add-on code. If this code appears in the data, then an EAN-13+2 or EAN-13+5 is generated. The add-on code is encoded in the +2 or +5 section of the symbol. The last digit of an ISSN, the checksum digit, may be an X (ASCII 88).

To enhance readability, " - " (ASCII 45) may appear anywhere in the data. In an ISSN text printed with the symbol, " - " is always placed in a fixed position.

The checksum digit is not encoded in the symbol. It is required in the data only for inclusion in the ISSN text printed with the symbol. A calculation in Forms and Bar Code Card does not verify or replace the ISSN checksum digit.

The following conditions produce an error message:

Cursor positioning is handled similarly as one-dimensional symbologies.

If bytes 5 or 8 are changed from their default values, then the parameters of the bar height and the bar and space width assume new dimensions, based on the new units. In other words, the parameters are in units, and if the measurements of the units change, so does the physical printed bar code.

If any of the parameters are set to 0 , then the default value assigned in the table is used.

HIBC 39/128 bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Type

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

int

N/A

N/A

Required.

  • 112 dec (00 70 hex) specifies HIBC 39 PAS symbology.

  • 113 dec (00 71 hex) specifies HIBC 39 SLS symbology.

  • 114 dec (00 72 hex) specifies HIBC 128 PAS symbology.

  • 115 dec (00 73 (hex) specifies HIBC 128 SLS symbology.

HRT location

2

int

0 —Use the default value.

1 —No HRT.

2 —Print the text embedded.

3 —Print the text half embedded.

4 —Print the text below bar code.

5 —Print the text above bar code.

0 or 4 dec

(00 or 04 hex)

Optional.

Corresponds to the HP #p parameter.

HRT typeface

3

int

0 —Courier

1 —SM Gothic

2 —SM Unit

3 —SM Unit Condensed

4 —Roman

5 —OCRB

0 dec

(00 hex)

Optional.

Corresponds to the HP #h parameter.

HRT style

4

int

0 —Regular

1 —Italic

2 —Bold (default)

3 —Bold Italic

2 dec

(02 hex)

Optional.

Note:  Default font style for OCRB is Regular.

Bar height units

5

int

0 —1/600 in. units (default)

1 —1/300 in. units

2 —1/600 in. units

3 —1/1200 in. units

0 or 2 dec

(00 or 02 hex)

Optional.

Specifies units for bar height dimensions.

Bar height

6–7

int

150–600 dec

240 dec

(00 F0 hex)

Optional.

Corresponds to the HP #v parameter in the specified bar height units.

Notes:

  • Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.
  • The default HIBC bar height is 0.4 in. If byte 5 is set to 00 (600 dpi), then the bar height is 240 dec (00 F0 hex).

Bar and space width units

8

int

0 —1/600 in. units (default)

1 —1/300 in. units

2 —1/600 in. units

3 —1/1200 in. units

0 or 2 dec

(00 or 02 hex)

Optional.

Specifies units for bar and space widths.

Bar width #1 (Code 128 bar 1, or Code 39 Narrow)

9–10

int

5–27 dec

6 dec

(00 06 hex)

Optional.

Notes:

  • Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.
  • The default bar width of HIBC 128 bar 1 and HIBC 39 Narrow are both 0.01 in. If byte 5 is set to 00 (600 dpi), then the bar width is 6 dec (00 06 hex).

Space width #1 (Code 128 space 1, or Code 39 Narrow)

11–12

int

5–27 dec

6 dec

(00 06 hex)

Optional.

Notes:

  • Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.
  • The default space width of HIBC 128 space 1 and HIBC 39 Narrow are both 0.01 in. If byte 5 is set to 00 (600 dpi), then the space width is 6 dec (00 06 hex).

ITF-14 bar code descriptors

Field name

Byte

Type

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

int int

N/A

103 dec

(00 67 hex)

Required.

Selects the ITF-14 symbology.

HRT location

2

int

0 —Use the default value (no HRT).

1 —No HRT.

4 —Print the text below bar code.

5 —Print the text above bar code.

0 or 1 dec

(00 or 01 hex)

Optional.

Corresponds to the HP #p parameter.

HRT typeface

3

int

0 —Courier (default)

1 —SM Gothic

2 —SM Unit

3 —SM Unit Condensed

4 —Roman

5 —OCRB

0 dec

(00 hex)

Optional.

Corresponds to the HP #h parameter.

HRT style

4

int

0 —Regular

1 —Italic

2 —Bold

3 —Bold Italic

2 dec

(02 hex)

Optional.

Note:  Default font style for OCR-B is Regular.

Bar height units

5

int

0 —1/600 in. units (default)

1 —1/300 in. units

2 —1/600 in. units

3 —1/1200 in. units

2 dec

(02 hex)

Optional.

Specifies units for bar height dimensions.

Bar height

6–7

[int int]

The minimum value is 307 dec (01 33 hex).

There is no maximum value.

756 dec

(02 F4 hex)

Optional.

Corresponds to the HP #v parameter in the specified bar height units.

Notes:

  • Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum value.
  • The default Bar Code Expansion (BCE) ITF-14 bar height is 1.25984 in. If byte 5 is set to 00 (600 dpi), then the bar height is 755.9 bar height unit (756 dec or 02 F4 hex).

Bar and space width units

8

int

0 —1/600 in. units (default)

1 —1/300 in. units

2 —1/600 in. units

3 —1/1200 in. units

0 or 2 dec

(00 or 02 hex)

Optional.

Specifies units for bar and space widths.

Bar width #1

9–10

[int int]

12–24 dec

(00 0C–00 18 hex)

12 dec

(00 0C hex)

Optional.

Notes:

  • Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.
  • The default bar width of ITF-14 Narrow is 0.02 in. If byte 5 is set to 00 (600 dpi), then the bar width (narrow) is 12 dec (00 0C hex).

Space width #1

11–12

[int int]

12–24 dec

(00 0C–00 18 hex)

12 dec

(00 0C hex)

Optional.

Notes:

  • Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.
  • The default space width of ITF-14 Narrow is 0.02 in. If byte 5 is set to 00 (600 dpi), then the space width (narrow) is 12 dec (00 0C hex).

Bar width #2 (Wide)

13–14

[int int]

27–72 dec

(00 1B–00 48 hex)

Note:  The minimum bar width #2 value is 2.25 multiplied by the bar width #1 value. The maximum value is 3 multiplied by the bar width #1 value.

Note:  The default value is 2.50 multiplied by the bar width #1 value.

Optional.

Note:  Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.

Space width #2 (Wide)

15–16

[int int]

27–72 dec

(00 1B-00 48 hex)

Note:  The minimum space width #2 value is 2.25 multiplied by the space width #1 value. The maximum value is 3 multiplied by the space width #1 value.

Note:  The default value is 2.50 multiplied by the space width #1 value.

Optional.

Note:  Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.

Reserved

17–31

N/A

N/A

N/A

Optional.


PLANET bar code descriptors

PLANET is called from PCL using the block call method. For more information on the specifications implemented on the PLANET bar code, see the documentation for USPS PLANET.

Field name

Byte

Type

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

int int

N/A

128 dec

(00 08 hex)

Selects the PLANET symbology.

Bar width

2

int

20–24 dec

22 dec

(16 hex)

Optional.

Specifies the X dimension of the bar pitch.

Note:  Values less than 20 dec (14 hex) result in a pitch of 20. Values greater than 24 dec (18 hex) result in a pitch of 24.


Intelligent Mail bar code descriptors

Intelligent Mail bar code is called from PCL using the block-call method.

Field name

Bytes

Type

Range

Default value

Description

Symbology ID

0–1

name

N/A

25 dec

(00 19 hex)

Required.

Selects the Intelligent Mail bar code symbology.

Bar width

2

N/A

38–63 dec

(26–3F hex)

50 dec

(16 hex)

Optional.

Sets the bar width to 1/100 mm.

Bar pitch

3

N/A

20–24 dec

(14–18 hex)

23 dec

(17 hex)

Optional.

Specifies the X dimension of the bar pitch.

Tracker height

4

N/A

100–160 dec

(64–A0 hex)

127 dec

(7F hex)

Sets the tracker height to 1/100 mm.

Ascender or descender offset

5

N/A

100–210 dec

(64–D2 hex)

135 dec

(87 hex)

Sets the ascender and descender offset to 1/100 mm.

The total height of the ascender or descender is the sum of this field and the tracker height.

HRT location

6

N/A

0 —Use the default value (no HRT).

1 —No HRT.

2 —Print the text embedded.

3 —Print the text half embedded.

4 —Print the text below bar code.

5 —Print the text above bar code.

1

Optional.

Note:  Intelligent Mail bar code uses only the values 1, 4, and 5. Other values not specified are replaced with 1.

Reserved

7–15

N/A

N/A

N/A

These bytes are ignored.


Two-dimensional bar codes

PDF417 bar code descriptors

Bytes

Most significant byte

Least significant byte

Range

Default value

Description

0–1

Symbology ID byte 1 (00x)

Symbology ID byte 2 (03x)

N/A

N/A

Required.

The two bytes with values 0 and 3 dec (00 and 03 hex) signify the symbology.

2–3

Reserved

Units

Maxi

0 —Use the default value (1/600 in. units).

1 —1/300 in. units.

2 —1/600 in. units.

3 —1/1200 in. units.

0 or 2 dec

(00 or 02 hex)

Optional.

Sets the units used in specifying any further parameters or dimensions.

4–5

X dimension byte 1 (in Units)

X dimension byte 2 (in Units)

240–12000 dec

945 dec

(03 B1 hex)

Optional.

Sets the X dimension of the module (white or black rectangle) in 100th of an inch.

Notes:

  • Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.
  • You need a value of 9.45 (945 dec or 03 B1 hex) to set the X dimension to its default at 600 dpi.
  • The Units enumeration is set to 02 or 00 hex, and these two bytes are 03 and B1 hex.

6–7

Y dimension byte 1 (in Units)

Y dimension byte 2 (in Units)

480–60000 dec

1890 dec

(07 62 hex)

Optional.

Sets the Y dimension of the module (white or black rectangle) in 100th of an inch.

Notes:

  • The range of values of the Y dimension is between 2 and 5 times the value of the X dimension. Values beyond this range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.
  • The default width of this element from the BCE is twice that of the X dimension. You need a value of 18.9 (1890 dec or 07 62 hex) to set the Y dimension to its default at 600 dpi.
  • The Units enumeration is set to 02 or 00 hex, and these two bytes are 07 and 62 hex. If unspecified, then the Y dimension doubles that of the X dimension.

8–9

Rows

Columns

Rows: 4–44 dec

Columns: 1–4 dec

0 dec

(00 hex)

Optional.

Manually set the number of symbol rows and columns. Automatic operation is specified by using 0.

10–15

Reserved

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A


Note:  Byte Compaction Mode is sometimes referred to as Binary Compaction Mode.
Symbology ID bytes 1 and 2: (Required = 0001x)

These two bytes signify the symbology. Because most descriptors are of different sizes and information, all bar code descriptors must reserve the first two bytes for the symbology ID. If the first two bytes are reserved, then the remaining bytes can be interpreted accordingly. For PDF417, these two bytes must be 00x and 01x.

ECC by predetermined value: (Default = 00x)

This byte designates error correction levels by predetermined values. Valid predetermined values are 0–8. If the value of this byte is anything other than 0–8, then the ECC level is set to 0 .

Predetermined values

Number of error codewords

00x

2

01x

4

02x

8

03x

16

04x

32

05x

64

06x

128

07x

256

08x

512


ECC can also be specified as a percentage. A valid nonzero ECC by percentage overrides ECC by predetermined value. For more information, see ECC by percentage, bytes 1 and 2: (Default = 0000x) .

Units enumeration for X dimension: (Default = 02x)

This byte sets the units used in specifying the X dimension (the smallest element width). Supported values are 01x for 300 dpi units, 02x for 600 dpi units, and 03x for 1200 dpi units.

X dimension, bytes 1 and 2: (Default = 0005x)

These two bytes set the X dimension. To set the narrowest element to 5/300 of an inch, the Units enumeration must be set to 01x , and these two bytes are 00x and 05x.

Y ratio: (Default = 03x)

This byte sets the bar height in terms of narrowest element width. If the X dimension is 5/300 inch, then to set the bar height to 15/300 inch, this byte is 03x.

Truncated: (Default = 00x)

This byte determines if the right row indicator and stop pattern are omitted. A value of 01x activates truncation. All other values disable truncation.

Rows: (Default = 00x)

Manually set the number of symbol rows. Using the aspect ratio, both rows and columns must be 00x . Valid nonzero values are 03x to 5Ax (3 to 90 decimal). A value of 3 is used in place of any specified nonzero value less than 3. A value of 90 is used in place of any specified nonzero value greater than 90. If columns is a valid nonzero value, and rows is 0, then the "codewords:columns" ratio determines the number of rows used to build the symbol. For example, if columns is set to 10, rows is set to 0, and the symbol requires 80 codewords, then the symbol is built with 8 rows (80 codewords / 10 columns).

Columns: (Default = 00x)

Manually set the number of symbol columns. Using the aspect ratio, both columns and rows must be 00x . Valid nonzero values are 01x to 1Ex (1 to 30 decimal). A value of 30 is used in place of any specified nonzero value greater than 30. If rows is a valid nonzero value, and columns is 0, then the "codewords:rows" ratio determines the number of columns used to build the symbol. For example, if rows is set to 15, columns is set to 0, and the symbol requires 90 codewords, then the symbol is built with 6 columns (90 codewords / 15 rows).

Note:  When manually setting the number of symbol rows and columns, the value of rows and columns must not exceed 928. A symbol size of rows = 90, columns = 16 are used in place of any specified values for rows and columns that exceed this limit. Anytime the data given for a symbol requires a larger symbol than that specified by a manual setting of rows and columns, the rows and columns settings are ignored. The default aspect ratio of 1:2 is also used.
Aspect ratio Y: (Default = 01x); Aspect ratio X: (Default = 02x)

The aspect ratio can be used as an alternate way of designating rows and columns. To use the aspect ratio, rows and columns must both be 0, and aspect ratio Y and aspect ratio X must both be nonzero. If either aspect ratio Y or aspect ratio X is set to zero, then an aspect ratio of 1:2 is used.

ECC by percentage, bytes 1 and 2: (Default = 0000x)

These two bytes designate error correction levels by percentage. Valid percentage values range from 0% to 400%. Any value outside this range is ignored. A valid nonzero value overrides ECC by a predetermined value. A zero value causes the predetermined ECC value to be used.

If a valid nonzero percentage is specified, then the ECC level is computed by selecting one of the predetermined ECC levels (0–8). The ECC level selected is the one that best matches the number generated by multiplying the specified percentage by the number of data codewords in the symbol.

For example, if there are 20 data codewords in a symbol, and ECC percentage is specified at 100% (0064x), then the predetermined ECC level selected is the one closest to 20, or ECC level 3 (16 error codewords).

For the same 20 data codewords, and an ECC percentage specified at 35% (0023x), ECC level 2 (8 error codewords) are selected, because it is closest to 20 x 0.35, or 7.

This example prints a PDF417 bar code with the following settings:

PCL 5 emulation data:

Esc &x16W0001 04 02 0008 02 00 00 00 01 04 0000 0000

EscC &y39WHere_are_39_bytes_of_data_to_be_encoded

Note:  Each digit is a hexadecimal nibble. Two nibbles make each byte, and thus there are 32 nibbles. Each descriptor field is separated by a space to make the header more readable. These spaces are not sent with the data.

MaxiCode bar code descriptors

The following is the header definition of the bar code descriptors for MaxiCode:

Bytes

Most significant byte

Least significant byte

0–1

Symbology ID byte 1 (00x)

Symbology ID byte 2 (02x)

2–3

Mode

Reserved


Symbology ID bytes 0 and 1: (Required = 00 02x)

These two bytes signify the symbology. Because most descriptors are of different sizes and information, all bar code descriptors must reserve the first two bytes for the symbology ID. If the first two bytes are reserved, then the remaining bytes can be interpreted accordingly. For MaxiCode, these two bytes must be 00x and 02x.

Mode: (Default = 02x)

This field designates what mode to use when interpreting the input data. Valid modes are in hexadecimal:

Value

Description

02x

Structured carrier message with numeric postal code.

03x

Structured carrier message with alphanumeric postal code.

04x

Standard symbol with standard error correction.

05x

Full symbol with enhanced error correction.

06x

Reader program with standard error correction.


Depending on the mode, the input data sent with the Transfer Bar Code Data command must follow these rules:

An optional secondary message follows the class of service for modes 2 and 3. For modes 4, 5, and 6, the message follows the number-of-labels field.

The following are MaxiCode examples of the ASCII data that are sent with the Transfer Bar Code Data command:

Mode 2, separated by commas:

Esc &y48W1,1,40361,840,001,This is the secondary message.

Mode 3, separated by commas:

Esc &y48W1,1,ABC01,840,001,This is the secondary message.

Mode 3, separated by group separators (GS) and commas plus optional ANSI message header (yy = 99):

Esc &y44W1,1,[)RS01GS99ABC01GS840GS022GSsecondary message.

Mode 4, separated by commas:

Esc &y29W1,1,Here is a mode 4 message.

MicroPDF417 bar code descriptors

MicroPDF417 is a multi-row symbology based on PDF417 and is used for small area applications that require greater area efficiency but lower data capacity than PDF417. MicroPDF417 is distinct from PDF417 in that the symbol may be produced only within specific row, column, and error correction codeword combinations. The combinations can be up to 4 data columns by 44 rows. A specific and limited set of symbol sizes is available; each size includes a fixed level of error correction.

MicroPDF417 provides the following encoding modes:

Four symbol widths are permitted, each specifying the number of data columns (1–4). Within each symbol width, a variable number of rows (4–44) provides maximum data capacity for the following modes:

The three modes are used automatically within the bar code engine, depending on the input data. There is no method to specify explicitly any of the modes. NULL (00 hexadecimal) characters are not supported currently due to possible string termination issues within the printer.

The basic block of the MicroPDF417 is the black or white module or rectangle. The nominal dimensions of the module width are two times that of the height (W = 2 x H). Only the module width and height can be specified. The overall width and height of the MicroPDF417 bar code cannot be specified.

Bytes

Most significant byte

Least significant byte

Range

Default value

Descriptions

0–1

Symbology ID byte 1 (00x)

Symbology ID byte 2 (03x)

N/A

N/A

Required.

The two bytes with values 0 and 3 dec (00 and 03 hex) signify the symbology. Because most descriptors are of different sizes and information, all bar code descriptors must reserve the first two bytes for the symbology ID. If the first two bytes are reserved, then the remaining bytes can be interpreted accordingly.

2–3

Reserved

Units

0 —Use the default (1/600-in. units).

1 —1/300-in. units.

2 —1/600-in. units.

3 —1/1200-in. units.

0 or 2 dec

(00 or 02 hex)

Optional.

Sets the units used in specifying any further parameters or dimensions.

4–5

X dimension byte 1 (in Units)

X dimension byte 2 (in Units)

240–12000 dec

945 dec

(03 1 hex)

Optional.

Sets the X dimension of the module (white or black rectangle) in 100th of an inch.

Notes:

  • Values beyond the defined range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.
  • You need a value of 9.45 (945 dec or 03 B1 hex) to set the X dimension to its default at 600 dpi.
  • The Units enumeration is set to 02 or 00 hex, and these two bytes are 03 and B1 hex.

6–7

Y dimension byte 1 (in Units)

Y dimension byte 2 (in Units)

480–60000 dec

Note:  The minimum Y dimension value is 2 multiplied by the X dimension. The maximum value is 5 multiplied by the X dimension.

1890 dec

(7 62 hex)

Optional.

Sets the Y dimension of the module (white or black rectangle) in 100th of an inch.

Notes:

  • The range of values for the Y dimension is between 2 and 5 times the value of the X dimension. Values beyond this range are clipped and set to the minimum and maximum values.
  • The default width of this element from the bar code engine is twice that of the X dimension. You need a value of 18.9 (1890 dec or 07 62 hex) to set the Y dimension to its default at 600 dpi.
  • The Units enumeration is set to 02 or 00 hex, and these two bytes are 07 and 62 hex. If unspecified, then the Y dimension doubles that of the X dimension.

8–9

Rows

Columns

Rows: 4–44 dec

Columns: 1–4 dec

0 dec

00 (hex)

Optional.

Manually set the number of symbol rows and columns. Automatic operation is specified by using 0.

10–15

Reserved

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A


Composite bar codes

A composite bar code symbol consists of a linear component that encodes the primary identification of the item. The linear component is associated with an adjacent two-dimensional composite component that encodes supplementary data, such as a batch number or expiration date.

The composite bar code symbol always includes a linear component so that the primary identification is readable by all scanning technologies. Two-dimensional imagers can also use the linear component as a finder pattern for the adjacent two-dimensional composite component. The composite bar code symbol always includes a multi-row two-dimensional composite component on top of the linear component of the symbol. This composite component is for compatibility with linear and area CCD scanners, and with linear and rastering laser scanners.

The following bar codes allow the addition of a two-dimensional composite component:

  1. UPC-A (including +2 and +5 variants)

    A UPC-A bar code is divided into 4 areas:

    1. Number system —A single digit that identifies the type of product that the following symbol represents.

      Digit

      Description

      0

      Regular UPC codes.

      1

      Reserved.

      2

      Weight items marked at the store.

      3

      National drug or health-related code.

      4

      No format restrictions, in-store use on non-food items.

      5

      Coupons.

      6

      Reserved.

      7

      Regular UPC codes.

      8

      Reserved.

      9

      Reserved.


      Note:  The number system digit is usually printed on the left of the bar code.

    2. Manufacturer code —A unique code assigned by Uniform Code Council (UCC) to each manufacturer or company that distributes goods. All products produced by a given company use the same manufacturer code.

      Note:  The manufacturer code is usually printed below the bar code.

    3. Product code —A unique code assigned by the manufacturer. Unlike the manufacturer code, which UCC assigns, the manufacturer can assign product codes to each of their products without consulting any other organization.

      Note:  The product code is usually printed below the bar code.

    4. Check digit —An extra digit used to verify that a bar code is scanned correctly. Because a scan can produce incorrect data, verifying that the rest of the data in the bar code is interpreted correctly is useful. The check digit is calculated based on the rest of the digits of the bar code. If the check digit is the same as the check digit value based on the data that is scanned, then the bar code is scanned correctly.

      Note:  The check digit is usually printed on the right of the bar code.

  2. UPC-E (including +2 and +5 variants)

    UPC-E is a variation of UPC-A that allows for a more compact bar code by eliminating extra zeros. Because the resulting UPC-E bar code is about half the size as a UPC-A bar code, UPC-E is generally used on products with very small packaging.

    A UPC-E bar code has the following physical structure:

    • Left-hand guard bars, or start sentinel, encoded as 101

    • Six data characters, encoded from the previous parity table

    • Right-hand guard bars, encoded as 010101 (a center-guard bar pattern with a trailing bar)

    UPC-E uses the odd and the even left-hand encoding character sets from the EAN-13 encoding standard.

    Check characters and their number system encodings

    Check character

    Number system 0 encoding

    Number system 1 encoding

    0

    EEEOOO

    OOOEEE

    1

    EEOEOO

    OOEOEE

    2

    EEOOEO

    OOEEOE

    3

    EEOOOE

    OOEEEO

    4

    EOEEOO

    OEOOEE

    5

    EOOEEO

    OEEOOE

    6

    EOOOEE

    OEEEOO

    7

    EOEOEO

    OEOEOE

    8

    EOEOOE

    OEOEEO

    9

    EOOEOE

    OEEOEO


    The check digit is encoded in the parity of the other six characters; it does not have to be encoded explicitly. This check digit is the check digit from the original UPC-A bar code.

    UPC-E may be used only if the number system is 0 or 1. The characters are encoded with odd and even parity from the left-hand columns of the EAN-13 character. The parity used for each character depends on the number system (0 or 1) and the check digit from the original UPC-A bar code.

  3. EAN-8 (including +2 and +5 variants)

    EAN-8 is the EAN equivalent of UPC-E where it provides a short bar code for small packages. It is shorter than an EAN-13 bar code, but longer than a UPC-E bar code. EAN-8 explicitly encodes all eight digits. Because the parity of the digits carries no particular significance, EAN-8 has no compatibility with UPC-E.

    An EAN-8 bar code is a two- or three-digit number system code followed by a four- or five-digit product code. The numbering authority assigns the EAN-8 product codes. Any company can request an EAN-8 bar code regardless of its EAN-13 manufacturer or product code. However, the EAN-8 bar codes must be stored in each database as a separate product because EAN-8 cannot be translated to EAN-13.

    An EAN-8 bar code has the following physical structure:

    1. Left-hand guard bars, or start sentinel, encoded as 101

    2. Two number system characters, encoded as left-hand odd-parity characters

    3. First two message characters, encoded as left-hand odd-parity characters

    4. Center guard bars, encoded as 01010

    5. Last three message characters, encoded as right-hand characters

    6. A check digit, encoded as a right-hand character

    7. Right-hand guard bars, or end sentinel, encoded as 101

  4. EAN-13 (including +2 and +5 variants)

    EAN-13 is based on the UPC-A standard. The EAN-13 number system code is just one digit longer than the UPC-A number system code.

    An EAN-13 bar code has the following physical structure:

    1. Left-hand guard bars, or start sentinel, encoded as 101

    2. The second character of the number system code, encoded as described in the following table

    3. The five characters of the manufacturer code, encoded as described in the following table

    4. Center guard pattern, encoded as 01010

    5. The five characters of the product code, encoded as right-hand characters

    6. A check digit, encoded as a right-hand character

    7. Right-hand guard bars, or end sentinel, encoded as 101

      EAN-13 digits and their left-hand and right-hand encodings

      Digit

      Left-hand encoding

      Right-hand encoding

      Odd parity (A)

      Even parity (B)

      All

      0

      0001101

      0100111

      1110010

      1

      0011001

      0110011

      1100110

      2

      0010011

      0011011

      1101100

      3

      0111101

      0100001

      1000010

      4

      0100011

      0011101

      1011100

      5

      0110001

      0111001

      1001110

      6

      0101111

      0000101

      1010000

      7

      0111011

      0010001

      1000100

      8

      0110111

      0001001

      1001000

      9

      0001011

      0010111

      1110100


      The first character of the EAN-13 number system code (for example, the first digit of the EAN-13 value) is encoded in the parity of the characters of the left-hand side of the symbol. The value of the first character of EAN-13 determines the parity with which each of the characters in the left-hand side of the bar code are encoded from the table.

  5. UCC-128

    UCC-128 provides a worldwide format and standard for exchanging common data between companies. While other bar codes simply encode data regardless of what the data represents, UCC-128 encodes both data and what that data represents. It has a list of Application Identifiers (AIs) to include more data such as “best before” dates, batch numbers, quantities, weights, and many other attributes. Each AI tells the system what kind of data follows and in what format.

    UCC-128 can be expanded without making existing systems obsolete. If an AI is needed, then it can be added to the standard. Applications using existing AIs are not affected.

    A UCC-128 symbol has the following Code 128 structure:

    1. A Code 128 start character (A, B, or C)

    2. A Code 128 FNC1 character (character 102)

    3. AI (from the AI table corresponding to data to be encoded)

    4. Data to be encoded (format depends on AI)

    5. A Code 128 checksum character

  6. RSS-14 (including all variants: Expanded, Truncated, Limited, and Stacked)

    RSS-14 encodes the full 14-digit EAN/UCC item identification in a linear symbol. Suitably programmed point-of-sale scanners can scan the linear symbol omnidirectionally.

    RSS Limited encodes the 14-digit EAN/UCC item identification with indicator digits of 0 or 1 in a linear symbol. This symbology is used on small items that are scanned at the point of sale.

    RSS Expanded encodes the EAN/UCC item identification plus supplementary AI element strings such as weight and “best before” dates. It can also be printed in multiple rows as a stacked symbol.

    RSS-14 Stacked is a variation of the RSS-14 symbology that is stacked in two rows. This variant is used when the normal symbol is too wide for the application. It comes in two versions:

    • A truncated version used for small-item marking applications

    • A taller omnidirectional version, where omnidirectional scanners read it

To add the composite component, add the pipe character, " | ", 124 decimal (7C hexadecimal) to the end of the normal bar code data. Place the composite data after the pipe character. Any amount of data up to the maximum may be specified. For more information, see the AIM Web site.

For all linear component bar codes, the two EAN/UCC two-dimensional composite components, CC-A and CC-B, are internally selected within the bar code engine to accommodate the needed data capacity. The user does not need to specify these components.

The <Esc> sequence stands for Escape, or 1Bh.

For example, the following is an RSS-14 composite bar code sequence:

Esc (s36b24810T01234567890123|Lexmark Esc (s0p12h10vsb4099T

PCL emulation specifications for composite bar codes

Field name

Type

Range

Default value

Description

The dimensions of the composite bar code may be varied in only two directions.

  • The module height of the linear component is varied using the v parameter.

  • The module width of the linear component is varied using the b parameter.

Symbology ID

int

N/A

N/A

Required.

  • 24600T specifies UPC-A.

  • 24601T specifies UPC-A+2.

  • 24602T specifies UPC-A+5.

  • 24610T specifies UPC-E.

  • 24611T specifies UPC-E+2.

  • 24612T specifies UPC-E+5.

  • 24620T specifies EAN-8.

  • 24621T specifies EAN-8+2.

  • 24622T specifies EAN-8+5.

  • 24630T specifies EAN-13.

  • 24631T specifies EAN-13+2.

  • 24632T specifies EAN-13+5.

  • 24710T specifies UCC-128.

  • 24810T specifies RSS-14 standard.

  • 24811T specifies RSS-14 Truncated.

  • 24812T specifies RSS-14 Stacked.

  • 24814T specifies RSS-14 Limited.

  • 24815T specifies RSS-14 Expanded.

Module height

int

Depends on the module height range of the linear component

Depends on the default module height of the linear component

Corresponds to the HP #v parameter.

Module width

int

Depends on the module width range of the linear component

Depends on the default module width of the linear component

Corresponds to the HP #b parameter.

HRT location

int

0 —Use the default value (half embedded).

1 —No HRT.

2 —Print the text embedded.

3 —Print the text half embedded.

4 —Print the text below embedded.

Depends on the default HRT location of the linear component, except for UCC-128, which uses 4 as its default value

Corresponds to the HP #p parameter.

Note:  If an invalid value is specified, then the default value is used.

HRT typeface

int

0 —Courier (default)

1 —SM Gothic

2 —SM Unit

3 —SM Unit Condensed

4 —Roman

5 —OCRB

0 dec

(00 hex)

Optional.

Corresponds to the HP #h parameter.

Note:  If an invalid value is specified, then the default value is used.


Fonts

To obtain the PCL 5 emulation escape sequences used to select these fonts, print the font list from the printer control panel. For more information, see the printer User’s Guide .

The following are the fonts provided by Forms and Bar Code Card for emulation of Jetmobile BarDIMM Pro (formerly known as JetCAPS BarDIMM Pro):

Font

Type

Resides

Architext CMC7

Scalable

On the option card

CMC7

Scalable

On the option card

Code 39

Bitmap

On the option card

Code 39 - 4.69 Pitch

Bitmap

On the option card

Code 39 - 8.11 Pitch

Bitmap

On the option card

Code 39 Narrow

Scalable

On the printer

Code 39 Regular

Scalable

On the printer

Code 39 Wide

Scalable

On the printer

Code 39 Half Inch

Scalable

On the option card

Code 39 One Inch

Scalable

On the option card

Code 39 Quarter Inch

Scalable

On the option card

Code 39 Small High

Scalable

On the option card

Code 39 Medium

Scalable

On the option card

Code 39 Low Regular

Scalable

On the option card

Code 39 Slim

Scalable

On the option card

Code 39 Wide Regular

Scalable

On the option card

Code 128 Regular

Bitmap

On the option card

Code 128 Wide

Bitmap

On the option card

Code 128 Regular

Scalable

On the option card

Code 128 Narrow

Scalable

On the option card

Code 128 Wide

Scalable

On the option card

Currency symbols (including euro)

Scalable

On the option card

Electrical symbols

Scalable

On the option card

Interleaved 2 of 5

Bitmap

On the option card

Interleaved 2 of 5 Regular

Scalable

On the option card

Interleaved 2 of 5 Thin

Scalable

On the option card

Line Draw

Bitmap

On the option card

Manufacturing symbols

Scalable

On the option card

MICR

Scalable

On the option card

OCR-A

Bitmap

On the option card

OCR-A

Scalable

On the option card

OCR-B

Bitmap

On the option card

OCR-B

Scalable

On the option card

OCR-B C39

Scalable

On the option card

OCR-B Digits Regular

Scalable

On the option card

UPC - 10mil

Bitmap

On the option card

UPC - 13mil

Bitmap

On the option card

UPC Tall

Scalable

On the option card

UPC Tall Narrow

Scalable

On the option card

UPC Tall Thin

Scalable

On the option card

UPC Half

Scalable

On the option card

UPC Half Narrow

Scalable

On the option card

UPC Half Thin

Scalable

On the option card

USPS POSTNET

Bitmap

On the printer


FREESCAPE emulation

Some systems are unable to send binary data (non-printing characters) to a printer. This feature provides a way for these systems to redefine the escape character by substituting it with a user-selected escape code or AEC. FREESCAPE emulation also permits the use of an escape character and the AEC within the same sequence of commands.

Notes:

Setting an AEC with a PCL 5 emulation sequence

To change the AEC, use either of the commands listed in the following table:

Command

Function parameters

ASCII code

Character

† Default value

Esc ** # J or AEC ** # J, where # is the ASCII code of the AEC

34

"

35

#

36

$

47

/

63

?

92

\

123

{

124

|

125

}

126†

~


For example:

To change the AEC to " | ", use Esc **124J.

To deactivate FREESCAPE emulations, send this command: AEC **27J.

Setting an AEC from the printer control panel

  1. In the Bar Code menu, touch Alt ESC Code > On .

  2. Return to the Bar Code menu, and then touch ESC Character .

  3. Select an AEC.

To disable the AEC, turn off the Alt ESC Code setting.