Data Matrix Options

A Data Matrix bar code is used when a small bar code is desired. It is a popular way to mark small electronic components, and is also used by the U.S. Department of Defense. It is a two-dimensional, variable-size, matrix symbology capable of supporting several different character sets.

Field

Description

Module Size (Mils)

Enter a module size between 1 and 60. This sets the size of the bar code.

Data Format ID

Choose between 1 and 6.

ECC Value

Used for error checking and correction. Choose from:

ECC_000          ECC_050          ECC_080

ECC_100          ECC_140          ECC_200

Rotation Angle

Select a rotation angle: None, 90 Degrees, 180 Degrees, or 270 Degrees.

Standard ASCII

Check if you are entering Standard ASCII characters.

Comment Below

Check if you would like a particular comment to print below the bar code.

Comments

Enter the comment you would like to print below the bar code.

 

 

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