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Set Lengths for Code 93The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., hu man readable characters), including check digit(s)
the code contains. Set lengths for Code 93 for any length, on e or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific
range.
One Discrete Length - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols c ontaining a selected length. Select the
length using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Num eric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Code 93
symbols with 14 characters, scan Code 93 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followe d by 4. To correct an error
or change the selection, scan Cancel on page D-3.
Code 93 - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - Select this option to decode only Code 93 symbols containing either of two sel ected
lengths. Select the lengths using the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to
decode only those Code 93 symbols containing either 2 or 14 charac ters, select Code 93 - Two Discrete
Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and then 4. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page
D-3.
Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range - Select this option to decode a Code 93 symbol within a specific length range. Select
the length range using the num er ic ba r c od es in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Code
93 symbols containing between 4 and 12 ch a r acters, f i rst scan Code 93 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4,
1, and 2 (include a leading zero for single digit numbers). To correct an error or change the selection, scan
Cancel on page D-3.
Code 93 - Length Within Range
Any Length - Scan this option to decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters within the
scanner’s capability.
Code 93 - Any Length