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Symbology Identifier

Definition:
Symbology Identifier is an ISO/IEC 16022 standard prefix set of characters that identifies the symbol type.
When enabled, the imager analyzes and identifies the symbology and adds a three-character identifying prefix to the data:
  • ] (closed bracket character) indicating the presence of a symbology identifier.
  • A, C, E, F, G, I, L, Q, Y, b, d, e, p, z
  • (A = Code 39; C = Code 128; E = UPC/EAN; F = Codabar; G = Code 93; I = I-2/5; L = PDF417 and MicroPDF417; Q = QR Code and Micro QR Code; Y = Postal Symbologies; b = BC412; d = Data Matrix; e = GS1 DataBar (RSS); p = Pharmacode; z = Aztec; Z = Non-Bar Code)
  • Modifier

Example: ]d indicates a Data Matrix symbol.
Serial Cmd:
<K450,narrow margins,symbology identifier status>
Default:
Disabled
Options:
0 = Disabled
1 = Enabled

Explanation of Modifiers for Code 39, Codabar, and Interleaved 2 of 5

  • For Code 39, Codabar, and I-2/5, the modifier indicates Check Character and Check Character Output status.
  • For Code 39 only, Full ASCII must be enabled to see modifiers 4, 5, and 7.
    Modifier
    Check Character
    Check Character
    Output
    Full ASCII conversion performed (Code 39 only)
    0
    Disabled
    N/A
    No
    1
    Enabled
    Enabled
    No
    3
    Enabled
    Disabled
    No
    4
    Disabled
    N/A
    Yes
    5
    Enabled
    Enabled
    Yes
    7
    Enabled
    Disabled
    Yes

Example: ]A5 indicates a Code 39 symbol with Check Character and Check Character Output enabled and Full ASCII conversion performed.

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