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Bar Code Commands

^B2 - Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Code

Creates Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode for numeric data

^B2 - Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Code

Overview

The ^B2 command creates an Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode, a high-density numeric barcode commonly used in inventory and distribution.

Syntax

^B2o,h,f,g,e

Parameters

  • o = Orientation
    • N = Normal (0°)
    • R = Rotated 90° clockwise
    • I = Inverted 180°
    • B = Bottom up (270°)
  • h = Bar code height in dots
  • f = Print interpretation line (below)
    • Y = Yes
    • N = No
  • g = Print interpretation line above
    • Y = Yes
    • N = No
  • e = Check digit (Y/N)

Description

  • Encodes numeric data (5-digit pairs)
  • Higher density than Code 39
  • Used in distribution centers
  • Requires even number of digits

Usage Notes

  • Numeric data only
  • Data length must be even
  • Higher density barcode
  • Quiet zones required

Example

^XA
^FO50,50
^B2N,80,Y,N,Y
^FD123456^FS
^XZ
  • ^BI - Industrial 2 of 5
  • ^BJ - Standard 2 of 5
  • ^BY - Change Narrow Bar Width

See Also

^B1 - Code 11 Bar Code

Creates Code 11 barcode for numeric data

^B4 - Code 49 Bar Code

Creates Code 49 two-row stacked barcode

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