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A barcode format record using Codabar symbology. Codabar supports digits and the characters - . $ / + : as well as start/stop characters A-D. It is commonly used in libraries, blood banks, and FedEx airbills.

When to use

For library books, blood bank labels, and legacy logistics systems that require Codabar.

Syntax

RIwhSSSrrrrccccDATA

Parameters

ParameterDescription
R
Rotation: 1 (0 deg), 2 (90 deg), 3 (180 deg), 4 (270 deg)
I
Barcode type identifier for Codabar
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
Digits and -.$/ +:, with A-D start/stop characters

Example

<STX>L
D11
1I1100800200050A12345B
E

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

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