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T EC - I T B a r c o d e So f t w a re R e f e re n c e
 The maximum data capacity for a matrix of 96x96 dots = 694 Bytes.
In practice, with a hand-held scanner, you can scan sizes up to 96x96 dots without problems.
Symbol sizes of 120x120 dots are ok if you are using (very) good scanners. However
– TEC-IT
recommends splitting up the 1 KB input data into 2 or more symbols.
6.2.3.3 Code Format
The following code format is supported by TEC-IT software:
 Default/Standard
 UCC/EAN (the internal data is prefixed with an FNC1, this format is used for the “EAN Data
Matrix”)
 Industry (a peculiar industry format, which adds FNC1 at 2nd position)
 Macro 05 (the data is prefixed with “[)>” + RS + “05” + GS and suffixed with RS + EOT)
 Macro 06 (the data is prefixed with “[)>” + RS + “06” + GS and suffixed with RS + EOT)
The following unprintable characters are used with the Macro 05/06 modes:
 RS (Record Separator): 0x1e
 GS (Group Separator): 0x1d
 EOT (End of Transmission): 0x04.
6.2.4 MaxiCode
Symbology number: 57
Valid characters: Alphanumeric (ASCII 0.. 255) and/or
bytes
Default Mode: Mode-4 (standard symbol)
Quiet zone: left/right/ top/bottom: 1X
Module width: --
Print ratio: n/a
Ratio format: n/a
Default check digit: Automatic (symbology specific).
Size: Fix: 1.11 x 1.054 inch
MaxiCode is in use (and was invented) by UPS
®
.
MaxiCode represents data by drawing hexagonal items, which are arranged around a circular
center (a so called "Bull's Eye"). Different encoding modes for including postal information (SCM)
can be adjusted: UPS Modes are Mode 2 (US Carrier) and Mode 3 (Intern. Carrier).
The printing size is usually set to a fixed value. If you want to change the size of the symbol, adjust
a custom module width (default is 0.870 mm).
6.2.4.1 Data Capacity
The data capacity depends on the format of the encoded data:
Format Data
Capacity
Numeric 138
Alphanumeric 93
Table 18: Maxi Code Data Capacity
6.2.4.2 MaxiCode & UPS
®
The internal data structure is regulated by different "modes". The mode "Structured Carrier
Message" (SCM) was defined by the parcel transport service UPS
®
. If you want to use MaxiCode