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Bar Code Commands

^BA - Code 93 Bar Code

Creates Code 93 barcode (improved Code 39)

^BA - Code 93 Bar Code

Overview

The ^BA command creates a Code 93 barcode, an improved version of Code 39 with better density and error checking.

Syntax

^BAo,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

  • Improved Code 39 variant
  • Better density than Code 39
  • Alphanumeric capability
  • Superior error detection

Usage Notes

  • More compact than Code 39
  • Alphanumeric support
  • Better error detection
  • Good alternative to Code 39

Example

^XA
^FO50,50
^BAN,80,Y,N,Y
^FDProduct-ABC-123^FS
^XZ
  • ^B3 - Code 39
  • ^BC - Code 128
  • ^BY - Change Narrow Bar Width

See Also

^B9 - UPC-E Bar Code

Creates UPC-E compressed barcode

^BB - CODABLOCK Bar Code

Creates CODABLOCK stacked barcode

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