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Code 128 Set Length 2
This feature specifies one of the bar code lengths for Code 128 Length Control.
Length 2 is the maximum label length if in Variable Length Mode, or the sec-
ond fixed length if in Fixed Length Mode. Length includes the bar code’s data
characters only.
The length can be set from 1 to 80 characters. A setting of 0 specifies to
ignore this length (only one fixed length).
Table 6 provides examples for setting Length 2. See page 241 for detailed
instructions on setting this feat
ure.
Table 6. Code 128 Length 2 Setting Examples
STEP ACTION EXAMPLES
1 Desired Setting
00 (Ignore This
Length)
07 Characters 15 Characters 80 Characters
2 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE
3 Scan SELECT CODE 128 LENGTH 2 SETTING
4
Scan Two Characters From
Appendix D, Keypad
‘0’ and ‘0’ ‘0’ and ‘7’ ‘1’ and ‘5’ ‘8’ and 0’
5 Scan ENTER/EXIT PROGRAMMING MODE
Select Code 128 Length 2 Setting
Make a mistake? Scan the CANCEL bar code to abort
and not save the entry string. You can then start again
at the beginning.
CANCEL
DEFAULT
80 = Length 2 is 80 Characters