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LS 400Xi Product Reference Guide
Set Lengths for Code 39
Lengths for Code 39 may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a speciļ¬c range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters), including check digit(s) the code contains. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled,
Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select Code 39 One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, only
Code 39 symbols containing 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar codes begin on page
5-93. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 5-95.
CODE 39 - ONE DISCRETE LENGTH
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select Code 39 Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0,
2, 1, 4, only Code 39 symbols containing 2 or 14 characters are decoded. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 5-93. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 5-95.
CODE 39 - TWO DISCRETE LENGTHS