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Bar Code Commands

^BK - ANSI Codabar Bar Code

Creates ANSI Codabar barcode for libraries and blood banks

^BK - ANSI Codabar Bar Code

Overview

The ^BK command creates an ANSI Codabar barcode, used extensively in blood banking, libraries, and medical applications.

Syntax

^BKo,e,h,f,g

Parameters

  • o = Orientation
    • N = Normal (0°)
    • R = Rotated 90° clockwise
    • I = Inverted 180°
    • B = Bottom up (270°)
  • e = Check digit (Y/N)
  • 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

  • Blood bank and library standard
  • Alphanumeric data encoding
  • Medical applications
  • Healthcare industry standard

Usage Notes

  • Used in healthcare
  • Blood bank labeling
  • Library systems
  • Check digit optional

Example

^XA
^FO50,50
^BKN,Y,80,Y,N
^FDBlood-ID-1234^FS
^XZ

Applications

  • Blood banking
  • Library systems
  • Medical labeling
  • Healthcare tracking
  • ^B3 - Code 39
  • ^BA - Code 93
  • ^BY - Change Narrow Bar Width

See Also

^BJ - Standard 2 of 5 Bar Code

Creates Standard 2 of 5 continuous numeric barcode

^BL - LOGMARS Bar Code

Creates LOGMARS barcode for military logistics

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