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Bar Code Commands

^BZ - POSTNET Bar Code

Creates POSTNET postal barcode for US Postal Service

^BZ - POSTNET Bar Code

Overview

The ^BZ command creates a POSTNET barcode, used by the US Postal Service for automated mail sorting and delivery.

Syntax

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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

  • US Postal Service barcode
  • Automated mail sorting
  • ZIP code encoding
  • Required for bulk mail

Usage Notes

  • USPS standard
  • Numeric data only
  • ZIP code format
  • Bulk mail requirement

Example

^XA ^FO50,50 ^ ^FD123456789^FS ^XZ

Applications

  • USPS mail sorting
  • Bulk mailing
  • ZIP code encoding
  • ^B5 - Planet Code
  • ^BC - Code 128
  • ^BY - Change Narrow Bar Width

See Also