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Behavior
Variable Length
l
DataMatrix is a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is comprised of square
l
modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern. There are two basic types: ECC
000-140 and ECC 200.
ECC 000 - 140 symbols
These square symbols can be any odd size from 9x9 to 49x49, which may be specified
in fields jjj and kkk. If an ECC 000-140 symbol is specified with even numbers of rows
or columns, the next largest odd value will be used. Input values greater than 49 or
less than 9 will cause the symbol to be automatically sized for the input character
stream. The record format is shown here, expanded with spaces.
a W b[b] c d eee ffff gggg hhh i jjj kkk ll...l
Where:
Field
Valid Inputs
a
1, 2, 3, and 4
W
W
b[b]
c, 1c
1 to 9, A to Z,
c
and a to z
1 to 9, A to Z,
d
and a to z
eee
000 to 999
ffff
0000 to 9999
gggg 0000 to 9999
000, 050, 080,
hhh
100, 140
210
Meaning
Rotation
Fixed value, extended barcode set
Selects the DataMatrix barcode - the two differing values have no other
significance.
Module size horizontal multiplier
Module size vertical multiplier
No effect; Must be numeric
Label position, row
Label position, column
A 3-digit convolutional error correction level.
If any number other than one of these options is entered then the nearest
lesser value from the valid entries is used.
For example, selecting an ECC value of 099 will cause the actual ECC value
of 080 to be used.
DPL Command Reference
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