Citizen Systems PPU-231II - Manual (Page 87)

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[Description of Bar Codes]
<For print examples, refer to page 88.>
UPC-A This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has a
fixed length of 12 columns; a 11-column number
entered from the host or application software plus
a check digit (12th column) automatically
calculated inside the printer. If the 12th-column
numeral is sent from the host, the entire bar code
will be printed as it is.
UPC-E This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has
a fixed length of 8 columns; the first number
system character is “0” stationary. A 12-column
numeral entered from the host or application
software is compressed to 8 columns with a check
digit attached and then is printed. The 12th-
column check digit is automatically calculated
inside the printer. If it is and sent from the host,
the entire bar code will be printed, compressed
to 8 columns.
JAN-13(EAN) This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has a
fixed length of 13 columns; a 12-column number
entered from the host or application software plus
a check digit (13th column) automatically
calculated inside the printer. If the 13th-column
numeral is sent from the host, the entire bar code
will be printed as it is.
JAN-8(EAN) This bar code, consisting of numerals only, has a
fixed length of 8 columns; a 7-column number
entered from the host or application software plus
a check digit (8th column) automatically
calculated inside the printer. If the 8th-column
numeral is sent from the host, the entire bar code
will be printed as it is.
CODE39 This bar code, consisting of upper-case alphabetic
characters and numerals, has a variable length
of columns. The start/stop code “
∗
” is
automatically added by the printer. The available
characters include space and “$ % + –
•
/ 0 1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9” and upper-case alphabetic characters.
ITF This bar code, consisting of only numerals, has a
variable length of even-number columns. If a code
of odd-number columns is sent, the bar code will
not be printed.