ESC+BC — Code 93

BarcodesSupported

Plain English

Prints a Code 93 barcode. Code 93 is a denser version of Code 39 — it encodes the same characters but takes up about 25% less space. It includes two mandatory check characters for higher reliability.

When to use

When you need the Code 39 character set but need a more compact barcode — often used in postal and logistics applications.

Syntax

ESC+BCabcdddddata

Parameters

ParameterDescription
aCheck digit mode
bReserved (use 0)
cNarrow bar width in dots
ddddBarcode height in dots (4 digits)
dataThe data to encode

Example

ESC+A
ESC+H0100
ESC+V0050
ESC+BC0020080SHIP789
ESC+Q1
ESC+Z

Code 93 barcode encoding "SHIP789"

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