Barcode I (Codabar) - Codabar Barcode
Plain English
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
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
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