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A barcode format record using Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology. I2of5 encodes pairs of digits, so the data must contain an even number of digits. It is a compact numeric-only barcode widely used in shipping and warehousing.

When to use

For shipping cartons, warehouse labels, and other logistics applications requiring a compact numeric barcode.

Syntax

RDwhSSSrrrrccccDATA

Parameters

ParameterDescription
R
Rotation: 1 (0 deg), 2 (90 deg), 3 (180 deg), 4 (270 deg)
D
Barcode type identifier for Interleaved 2 of 5
w
Narrow bar width multiplier (1-9)
h
Wide bar width multiplier (1-9)
SSS
Barcode height in dots (3 digits, zero-padded)
rrrr
Row position in dots (4 digits, zero-padded)
cccc
Column position in dots (4 digits, zero-padded)
DATA
Numeric digits (must be an even count)

Example

<STX>L
D11
1D1100800200050123456
E

Complete label with I2of5 barcode at row 200, column 50, height 80 dots

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