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Programming the Scanner
Set Lengths for CodabarLengths for Codabar may be set for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within
a specific range. The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable
characters) the code contains. It also includes any start or stop characters.
One Discrete Length - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing a
selected length. For example, if you select Codabar One Discrete Length, then scan 1, 4, the
only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 14 characters. Nu meric bar codes b egin
on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on
page 2-122.
Codabar - One Discrete Length
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows you to decode only those codes containing two
selected lengths. For example, if you select Codabar Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1,
4, the only Codabar symbols decoded are those containing 2 or 14 characters. Numeric bar
codes begin on page 2-120. If you make an error or wish to change your selection, scan
CANCEL on page 2-122.
Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths
Length Within Range - This option allows you to decode a code type within a specified
range. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing between 4 and 12 characters,
first scan Codabar Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (single digit numbers must
always be preceded by a leading zero). Numeric bar codes begin on page 2-120. If you make
an error or wish to change your selection, scan CANCEL on page 2-122.
Codabar - Length within Range