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Bar Code Commands

^B9 - UPC-E Bar Code

Creates UPC-E compressed barcode

^B9 - UPC-E Bar Code

Overview

The ^B9 command creates a UPC-E barcode, a compressed version of UPC-A used for smaller products.

Syntax

^B9o,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

  • Compressed UPC barcode (6 digits)
  • Smaller than UPC-A
  • Used for small product packaging
  • North American standard

Usage Notes

  • 6-digit barcode
  • Compressed format
  • Check digit optional
  • US/Canada retail standard

Example

^XA
^FO50,50
^B9N,80,Y,N,Y
^FD123456^FS
^XZ
  • ^BU - UPC-A
  • ^B8 - EAN-8
  • ^BY - Change Narrow Bar Width

See Also

^B8 - EAN-8 Bar Code

Creates EAN-8 retail barcode (8-digit)

^BA - Code 93 Bar Code

Creates Code 93 barcode (improved Code 39)

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