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Bar Code Commands

^BE - EAN-13 Bar Code

Creates EAN-13 retail barcode (13-digit)

^BE - EAN-13 Bar Code

Overview

The ^BE command creates an EAN-13 barcode, the most widely used barcode in retail worldwide for product identification.

Syntax

^BEo,h,f,g

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

Description

  • 13-digit retail barcode
  • International standard (Global Trade Item Number)
  • Most common retail barcode
  • Worldwide compatibility

Usage Notes

  • 13 digits required
  • Includes check digit
  • International standard
  • Essential for retail

Example

^XA
^FO50,50
^BEN,80,Y,N
^FD5901234123457^FS
^XZ
  • ^B8 - EAN-8
  • ^BU - UPC-A
  • ^BS - UPC/EAN Extensions

See Also

^BD - UPS MaxiCode Bar Code

Creates UPS MaxiCode 2D barcode for shipping

^BF - Micro-PDF417 Bar Code

Creates Micro-PDF417 compact 2D barcode

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