Jan/Ean/Upc - Star Micronics Line Thermal Printer Specifications

5.1.3.

JAN/EAN/UPC

Used numbers, not only the bar code symbols, are controlled using JAN, EAN and UPC as shared common commercial
codes. Mainly, they are used for supermarkets such as shops and grocery stores.
1. Each mode and bar code width
Items
Module Width
Bar code width (*)
(*) Includes the guard bar (left/right/center) but not the white space.
2. Regulations
• JAN/EAN -8:
Data is in 7 or 8 digits. The command is ignored for others.
The check digit uses a modulus weight of 10/3 and is automatically applied.
When the calculated value and the numerical value of the 8
• JAN/EAN -13:
Data is in 12 or 13 digits. The command is ignored for others.
The check digit uses a modulus weight of 10/3 and is automatically applied.
When the calculated value and the numerical value of the 13
• UPC – A:
Data is in 11 or 12 digits. The command is ignored for others.
The check digit uses a modulus weight of 10/3 and is automatically applied.
When the calculated value and the numerical value of the 12
• UPC – E:
Data is in 11 or 12 digits. The command is ignored for others.
The check digit uses a modulus weight of 10/3 and is automatically applied.
When the calculated value and the numerical value of the 12
Data conversion to rectangles is automatic.
Data that cannot be shortened is processed as invalid data.
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STAR Line Mode Command Specifications
JAN/EAN-8 16.75 mm
JAN/EAN-13 23.75 mm
UPC-A 23.75 mm
UPC-E 12.75 mm
5-2
Mode 1 Mode 2
2 dots 3 dots
25.125 mm
35.625 mm
35.625 mm
19.125 mm
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Mode 3
4 dots
33.5 mm
47.5 mm
47.5 mm
25.5 mm