CX208/212 Programming Guide

Bar Codes, Variable Ratio

Command Structure <ESC>BTabbccddee

a= Bar Code Symbol: 0 Codabar

1 Code 39

2 Interleaved 2 of 5

bb= Narrow space in dots (01-99)

cc= Wide space in dots (01-99)

dd= Narrow bar in dots (01-99)

ee= Wide bar in dots (01-99)

Example: <ESC>BT101030103

Placement: Following print position commands and preceding the <ESC>BW command.

Default:

Current setting

Command Function To print a bar code with a ratio other than those specified through the standard bar code commands (B,BD, and D). This is done through individual control of each of the bar code elements (bars, spaces) as shown above. Remember that this command only applies to the three bar code types shown.

Input to Printer: <ESC>Q1<ESC>ZBW03100*1234*H0050<ESC>V0050<ESC>A BT101030103

Printer Output:

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