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Bar Code Commands

^BU - UPC-A Bar Code

Creates UPC-A barcode for 12-digit retail codes

^BU - UPC-A Bar Code

Overview

The ^BU command creates a UPC-A barcode, the standard 12-digit barcode used in North American retail for product identification.

Syntax

^BUo,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

  • 12-digit retail barcode
  • North American standard
  • Universal Product Code
  • Most common US barcode

Usage Notes

  • 12 digits required
  • Check digit optional
  • US/Canada retail
  • Essential for retail

Example

^XA
^FO50,50
^BUN,80,Y,N,Y
^FD012345678905^FS
^XZ
  • ^B9 - UPC-E
  • ^BE - EAN-13
  • ^B8 - EAN-8

See Also

^BS - UPC/EAN Extensions Bar Code

Creates UPC/EAN barcode extensions for supplemental encoding

^BZ - POSTNET Bar Code

Creates POSTNET postal barcode for US Postal Service

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