5–75Bar Codes
c. The information for the data field is entered
dynamically during the Execute Form Mode.
(Refer to “Execute Form: Dynamic Bar Code
Data” on page 4–55 in the “Commands”
chapter.) Do not use the data field parameter to
enter data when the BFn parameters are used.
Refer to the data field description for available
characters.
DARK Optional parameter to produce darker looking bar
codes. Enter DARK. Refer to “Dark Printing” on page
4–10 for more information.
SR Defines the starting row for the bar code. Enter a value
1/8–inch from the top edge of the mail piece. Character
row or dot row is specified based on the Scale
command (page 4–88), or use the CP.DP format (page
4–7).
data field A single–character data field to designate one of four
available FIM patterns: A, B, C, or D. Based on your
application (check with your Postal Service for more
information), replace n with one of the following FIM
types:
AUsed only on courtesy reply envelopes bearing a
preprinted POSTNET bar code (page 5–98); it
requires a luminescent stamp or meter mark to
be accepted in the facer/canceler.
BUsed on Business Reply Mail, Penalty Mail, and
Franked Mail without a preprinted POSTNET
bar code, and does not require luminescent
indicia.
CUsed on Business Reply Mail, Penalty Mail, or
Franked Mail bearing a preprinted POSTNET
bar code (page 5–98).
DUsed on OCR readable mail (usually courtesy
reply window envelopes) without a preprinted
POSTNET bar code.
STOP Ends the Bar Code command while the IGP/PGL
continues in the Create Form Mode. Enter STOP. If
STOP is not entered, an error message results.