Paxar 9401 manual Number, Bar Code

2. Designing a Format

4.In box B3, write the maximum number of characters, from 1 to 30, that will appear in the field. If the bar code uses a check digit, allow an extra character for the check digit.

For UPC and EAN bar codes, use the numbers shown below.

	Number of
Bar Code	Characters
UPC-A	12
UPC-E	7
EAN-8	8
EAN-13	13

5.Write V or F in box B4 to indicate the following.

FFixed length. The field will always contain the same number of characters.

VVariable length. The number of characters in the field may vary.

Enter F if using UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, or EAN-13 codes.

6.Mark the corner that is located in the lower left as you read the field from left to right. This is the pivot point.

NOTE: When marking the lower left corner of the field, do not include text or numbers that may appear with the bar code.

Designing a Format

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