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Set Lengths for Codabar
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Lengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discre te leng th s, or length s with in a
specific range.
One Discrete Length - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Codabar symbols containing a
selected length. Lengths are selected from the nume ric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For
example, to decode only Codaba r symbols with 14 characters, scan Codabar - One Discre te Length, then sca n 1
followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.
Codabar - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the scanner to decode only those Codabar symbols containing
either of two selected lengths. Lengths are selected from the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar
Codes. For example, to deco de o nly those Coda ba r symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar
- Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan
Cancel on page D-3.
Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range - This option allows the scanner to decode a Codabar symbol with a specific length
range. The length ra nge is sele cted fr om n umeric bar co de s in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example,
to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - Length Within
Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero for single digit numbers). In case of an er ror, or to change
the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.
Codabar - Length Within Range
Any Length - This option allows the scanner to decode Codabar symbols containing any number of characters
within the scanner capability.
Codabar - Any Length