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Bar Code Commands

^B4 - Code 49 Bar Code

Creates Code 49 two-row stacked barcode

^B4 - Code 49 Bar Code

Overview

The ^B4 command creates a Code 49 barcode, a two-row stacked barcode for encoding larger amounts of data in a compact format.

Syntax

^B4o,h,f,m

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
    • Y = Yes
    • N = No
  • m = Mode/starting mode
    • Numeric, alphanumeric, etc.

Description

  • Two-row stacked barcode format
  • Encodes alphanumeric data
  • Higher data density
  • Used in shipping and logistics

Usage Notes

  • Stacked 2-row format
  • Supports alphanumeric
  • Compact code
  • Good for small labels

Example

^XA
^FO50,50
^B4N,80,Y,N
^FDShipping Code^FS
^XZ
  • ^B7 - PDF417
  • ^BB - CODABLOCK
  • ^BY - Change Narrow Bar Width

See Also

^B2 - Interleaved 2 of 5 Bar Code

Creates Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode for numeric data

^B5 - Planet Code Bar Code

Creates Planet Code barcode for postal encoding

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