FIM
237
Start/Stop Code
The start/stop code is a unique character identifying the leading and traili ng
end of the bar code. The start/stop code is automatically produced wit h each
bar code. The start/stop code structure permits bidirectional bar code
scanning.
Data Field
The bar code symbol uses a nine-position bar/no-bar pattern of tall (full) bars
of uniform height. Use the letters “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” to specify the type of
FIM.
Figure 14 illustrates how to generate a horizontal FIMC bar code and a
POSTNET bar code.
ESC |};CF; 0;0065;0001;001;C
ESC |};CP; 0;0050;0020;009;481701892
Figure 14. Sample FIMC Bar Code
x=0050
y=0020
x=0065
y=0001
ACMEMOTOR COMPANY
17500 CartwrightRoad
Irvine,CA 92623
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scale.
NOTE: Illustrationis not to scale.