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Chapter 10 PGL Barcodes (Used in CREATE Mode Only)

POSTNET Data Fields

POSTNET Barcodes use two data field lengths. A 9 digit data field for Zip + 4
and an 11 digit data field for Advanced Barcode format. The data field for
POSTNET Barcodes can be comprised of the numeric ch aracters 0-9.

UPC-A Codes

This barcode requires exactly 11 digits. The first character is translated as the
number system character. The remaining 10 characters constitute the
barcode data. The data field for UPC A Barcodes can be comprised of the
numeric characters 0-9.

UPC-E Codes

This command requires exactly 11 digits. The first character is always 0. The
next five characters constitute the manufacturer’s number and the five ending
characters represent the item number. The data field for UPC E Barcodes can
be comprised of the numeric characters 0-9.
Incrementing Barcode Data
The basic format for incrementing barcodes are as follows.

For Fixed Barcode Data Fields

The bold characters indicate the added parameters that control
incrementation of barcode data.
BARCODE
TYPE;VSCAN;MAG;Hn;I;DARK;SR;SC
idir;STEPMASK;RPTn;RSTn;*STARTDATA*
PDF;LOC;FONT
STOP

For Dynamic Bar Code Data Fields

The bold characters indicate the added parameters that control
incrementation of barcode data.
BARCODE
TYPE;VSCAN;MAG;Hn;IBFn;L;DARK;SR;SC
PDF;LOC;FONT
STOP
NOTE: The actual base commands change depending on the barcode being
defined.