ZB3500160 BARCODE FONT KIT Instructions
1. Important points ・ This barcode can only be used with SPDL2 (PCL in countries other than Japan). ・ In order to correctly print and use the barcode font, the application software must support the barcode font. ・ It may not be possible to read the printed barcode with all scanners due to variations in toner density and paper quality, therefore we recommend that you verify the reading ability of the scanner before use. 2. Explanation of barcodes A pattern of vertical bars can frequently be seen on product packages. This is called a "barcode". A barcode consists of bars of differing thickness spaced at different intervals. An optical recognition device called a barcode scanner is used to read the barcode. Common configuration of barcodes
Margin Barcode symbol Margin
Data (message)
Check Stop Start Supported barcode fonts character digit character Typical barcode types 2-1. Standard product codes Standard product codes can be broadly classified into UPC and EAN. Name Detailed name Constituent digits Description ＵＰＣ Universal Product Code 12 digits and 7 digits (including (Standard product code in U.S.A.) check digit) ＥＡＮ European Article Number 13 digits standard, 8 digits (Standard product code in Europe based abbreviated on UPC) ＪＡＮ Japanese Article Number 13 digits standard, 8 digits (Product code standardized in Japan as abbreviated one type of EAN) ●Country code The configuration of standard product codes is the same in all countries, and each country is allocated a country code. For example, the country code of Japan is 49. ●Manufacturer code A code that a manufacturer obtains by applying to a distribution code center through a local chamber of commerce and industry. ●Product item code A type of product number that each manufacturer decides independently. ●Check digit A value that is detected from the country code, manufacturer code, and product item code.
Check digit Country code Product item code Manufacturer code Check digit Country code Manufacturer code Product item code
2-2. ＩＴＦ、ＣＯＤＥ39、ＣＯＤＥ128
In addition to the standard product codes, the three following codes are also often used. ＩＴＦ (Interleaved) CODE 39 CODE 128
Symbol
Numbers（0-９） Numbers（0-９） Full ASCII（128characters） Symbols（－, space,＄, Start characters, 3 types ／,＋,％, ． ） (Stop character, 1 type) Non-data function characters, 4 types （Ａ Ｚ） Alphabet - Code setting selection characters, 4 、 （ ） Character type Character Start stop characters ∗ types High density printing is possible. Alphanumeric expressions are Has 3 types of codes/sub-sets. possible. Adopted for use based on Differentiated by stars and Standardized in 1987 as a the MIL Standard of the U.S. characters.
distribution code. Department of Defense. Double density expressions are （JIS X 0502）
Features possible using characters that are each composed of up to 2 numeric digits (00 - 99). How to use in Windows Use the installers in the CD-ROMs to install the display fonts. To use the installers, see the instructions described in the software setup guide.
How to use in applications of other operating systems Use the following ESC commands to select the font and print. 3. ESC codes for selecting barcode fonts NO. Font name ESC command 1 Codebar-Regular
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. PRINTED IN CHINA 2007A KS1 TINSE0963QSZ1