Plain English

A stacked barcode based on Code 128. Each row is a full Code 128 barcode with linking characters. Encodes large amounts of data in a compact rectangular area.

When to use

When you need to encode large amounts of data and your scanners support CODABLOCK-F but not 2D codes.

Syntax

^BBo,h,n,c,r,m

Parameters

ParameterDescription
oRotation
hHeight per row
nSecurity level
cNumber of columns per row
rNumber of rows
mMode: F (CODABLOCK-F) or E (CODABLOCK-E)

Example

^XA
^FO50,50^BY2^BBN,30,,,4^FDLong data that wraps across rows^FS
^XZ

CODABLOCK-F stacked barcode with 4 rows

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