Code 39 Options

Code 39  is a commonly used bar code that is included in many labeling standards, like LOGMARS and HIBC. It is also known as 3 of 9 Bar Code, Code 3 of 9, and Bar Code 39.

This software supports three types of Code 39 bar codes: Standard Code 39, Full ASCII Code 39, and HIBC (LIC).

Field

Description

Standard Code 39

Encodes upper-case letters, numbers and special characters (space-.$/+%).

Full ASCII Code 39

Encodes the full ASCII character set.

HIBC (LIC)

Health Industry Bar Code (HIBC) is a special version of Code 39 that encodes the same characters as Standard 3 of 9  except +, which is a special supplier labeling character.

Enter the primary or secondary data structure without + and without the link character. The + and link character are automatically placed in the proper location of the primary data structure. For secondary data structures, enter the link character calculated in the primary data structure.

HIBC (LIC) Secondary

Allows you to auto link the HIBC (LIC) primary bar code's  check digit.

options

Description

MOD 43 Check Digit

Automatically generate a MOD 43 check digit.

NOTE: The check digit is always generated when the bar code type is set to HIBC.

Print Check Digit In Human Readable Text

Print check digit in human readable characters.

 

Print Start/Stop Characters in Human Readable Text

Print the start and stop characters in human readable text.

Start/Stop Character

To change the Standard Code 39 start and stop character from the standard *, enter any acceptable character.

Caution: Some bar code readers cannot read Code 39 bar codes that do not begin and end with the standard * start/stop character. Check your bar code reader to verify that it supports this feature before printing a large quantity of labels.

Ratio

Enter the narrow to wide bar ratio. For example, if you would like the wide bar to be twice the size of a narrow bar, choose 2:1.

Inter Character Gap

Enter the inter-character gap value. The value you enter will be multiplied by the narrow bar width. So if you set a value of 1, the inter-character gap will be one narrow bar width.

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