Barcode A (Code 39) - Code 39 Barcode
Plain English
A barcode format record using Code 39 symbology. The format is the same 15-byte header as text, but the font/type field is set to A for Code 39. Code 39 supports uppercase letters, digits, and symbols (- . $ / + % space).
When to use
When you need a simple alphanumeric barcode. Code 39 is widely used in non-retail applications.
Syntax
RAwhSSSrrrrccccDATA
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
R | Rotation: 1 (0 deg), 2 (90 deg), 3 (180 deg), 4 (270 deg) |
A | Barcode type identifier for Code 39 |
w | Narrow bar width multiplier (1-9) |
h | Wide bar width multiplier (1-9) |
SSS | Barcode height in dots (3 digits, zero-padded) |
rrrr | Row position in dots (4 digits, zero-padded) |
cccc | Column position in dots (4 digits, zero-padded) |
DATA | The data to encode |
Example
<STX>L D11 1A1100800100050ABC-123 E
Complete label with Code 39 barcode at row 100, column 50, height 80 dots