Code 39 Check Character Calculation - Datalogic MAGELLAN 8200 Product Reference Manual

Code 39 Check Character Calculation

If check calculation is disabled, the risk is increased that a misread can
occur.
In particular, if you are using variable length stitching, it is important to use
check character calculation to prevent misreads.
NOTE
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Enables/disables calculation and verification of an optional Code 39 check
character. When disabled, any check character in label is treated as a data
character.
To set this feature:
1. Scan the SWITCH bar code.
2. Scan either the enable or disable bar code below. You'll need to
cover any unused bar codes on this and the facing page to ensure
that the scanner reads only the bar code you intend to scan.
3. Complete the programming sequence by scanning the SWITCH
bar code.
CODE 39 CHECK CHARACTER CALCULATION = DISABLE
CODE 39 CHECK CHARACTER CALCULATION = ENABLE
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