Set Lengths For Code 39 - Symbol DS 3478 Product Reference Manual

Set Lengths for Code 39

The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check digit(s) the code contains.
Set lengths for Code 39 for any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within a specific range. If Code 39 Full ASCII is enabled,
Length Within a Range or Any Length are the preferred options.
When setting lengths for different bar code types by scanning single digit numbers, the single digit number
must always be preceded by a leading zero.
One Discrete Length - This option allows the digital scanner to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing a selected length.
Use the numeric bar codes in Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
14 characters, scan Code 39 - One Discrete Length, then scan 1 followed by 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan
Cancel on page D-5.
Two Discrete Lengths - This option allows the digital scanner to decode only those Code 39 symbols containing either of
two selected lengths. Use the numeric bar codes in
those Code 39 symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 39 - Two Discrete Lengths, then scan 0, 2, 1, and
then 4. In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on
Length Within Range - This option allows the digital scanner to decode a Code 39 symbol within a specific length range.
Use the numeric bar codes in
containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 39 - Length Within Range. Then scan 0, 4, 1, and 2 (insert a leading zero
for single digit numbers). In case of an error, or to change the selection, scan Cancel on
Any Length - This option allows the digital scanner to decode Code 39 symbols containing any number of characters within the digital
scanner's capability.
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
Appendix D, Numeric Bar Codes
to select the length. For example, to decode only Code 39 symbols with
to select lengths. For example, to decode only
page D-5.
to select the length range. For example, to decode Code 39 symbols
page
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D-5.