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Wasp Labeler User Manual
Codabar Properties Box Options
The table below lists the options available for Codabar in the Properties box > Barcode tab.
Codabar
Field Description
Symbology
Select Codabar from the drop down list. For a complete list of
available symbologies along with examples and descriptions of each,
please refer to the topic
Barcode Symbology Reference .
Bar Height
This setting determines how tall your barcode will be. The bar height
does not affect density.
Bar Width
This setting determines density of the barcode. Increase the bar
width (applies to the individual bars in the barcode) and the density is
decreased. You might want a more dense barcode to fit on a small
label, for example. Keep in mind that a barcode that is too dense
may be harder for a scanner to read and may not be scannable at all.
Char per Inch
This settings stands for character per inch. You can add more
characters per inch by increasing the number in this field, resulting in
a more dense barcode. Notice that as you increase the number in
the Char per inch field, the Bar Width field decreases. The more
characters you add per inch, the more dense your barcode will be.
Keep in mind that a barcode that is too dense may be harder for a
scanner to read and may not be scannable at all. It is recommended
that you do not exceed 12.8 characters per inch for Codabar
barcodes.
Check Digit
Select the Check Digit checkbox to include an optional check digit
on your barcode to enhance data security. A check digit appears last
on the barcode and checks for errors in the preceeding content. A
modulo 16 check character is used. When this option is selected, the
last digit of the symbol is assumed to be the check digit, and it is
compared to a calculated check digit to verify the symbol.
Show in
Caption When this option is selected, the check digit will appear in the
barcode caption.
Ratio This is the wide to narrow bar ration. The default setting is 2 (2:1).
Start
Character
Select a Start Character for your barcode or choose Auto to let
Labeler assign one for you. A Start Character at the beginning of a
barcode tells a scanner or barcode reader that the content is about to
start. Your options are: A, B, C or D.
Stop
Character
Select a Stop Character for your barcode or choose Auto to let
Labeler assign one for you. A Stop Character at the end of a barcode
tells a scanner or barcode reader that the content has ended. Your
options are: A, B, C or D.
Show
Start/Stop Select this checkbox to display the Start and Stop characters in the
caption of the barcode.