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 |
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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.
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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 . |
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. |