A-12 Packet Reference Manual
Sample MSI Packet
MSI is a linear bar code for numeric data.
{F,101,A,F,E,600,400,"MSI"|
B,3,12,V,55,50,9,7,85,8,L,0|
R,1,"1234567890" | }
{B,101,N,1 | }
Sample PDF417 Packet
PDF417 is two-dimensional barcode that contains alphanumeric or numeric data.
{F,101,A,F,E,600,400,"POSTNET"|
B,2,100,V,225,50,32,7,0,8,L,0|
R,1,"1234567890Thisisasamplepdf417barcodeAveryDennison2015" | }
{B,101,N,1 | }
Sample POSTNET Packet
POSTNET (Postal Numeric Encoding Technique) is a barcode that contains numeric data.
{F,101,A,F,E,600,400,"POSTNET"|
B,1,9,F,395,50,22,0,0,8,L,0|
R,1,"123456789" | }
{B,101,N,1 | }
Sample Quick Response Packets
Quick Response (QR Code) is a two-dimensional bar code, which is made up of square modules
arranged in an overall square pattern. A unique finder pattern is located at three corners of the
symbol. Four levels of error correction are available, along with a wide range of symbol sizes.
♦ Model 1 is the original specification.
♦ Model 2 is an enhanced form that includes additional features.
The maximum number of characters depends on the type of characters entered for the batch data
and differs for the two models of QR Code.
Alphanumeric Data
707 2710
8-Bit data
486 2710
Kanji data
299 1817
QR Code can accommodate Japanese Kana and Kanji characters and has a variety of
applications, including marking spark plugs, radiators, printed circuit boards, and test tubes.
Refer to the AIM International Symbology Specification for more details about data requirements.