^BF — MicroPDF417
Plain English
A compact version of PDF417 designed for small items. Encodes less data than full PDF417 but takes up much less space. Popular for healthcare and small component labelling.
When to use
When you need a 2D barcode but PDF417 is too large — healthcare vials, small electronic components.
Syntax
^BFo,h
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
o | Rotation |
h | Row height |
Example
^XA ^FO50,50^BFN,4^FDVIAL-SN-12345^FS ^XZ
MicroPDF417 on a healthcare vial label