Epson FX-2170 Product Support Bulletin

EPSON PRODUCT SUPPORT BULLETIN
Date: 07/24/96
PSB No.: 1996.07.001
Reference: Product Specifications
Originator: JMV/CEB/LHT
Authorization:
Affected Product(s): FX-2170, LQ-2170, LQ-2070
Subject: Barcode Printing Commands
This bulletin explains the commands for printing barcodes.
Barcode Command:
Format: (ASCII) ESC ( B nl n2 k m s VI v2 c Barcode data
ww
IBh 28h 42h nl n2 k m s VI v2 c Barcode data
(Decimal) 27 40 66 nl n2 k m s VI v2 c Barcode data
Definition: nl = (256 x n2) = 6 + Barcode data (6 bytes: k, m, s, VI, v2, c)
k = Barcode type m = module width
k (hex) Barcode Type
UPC-A
I
m I 24-pin Printer I g-pin Printer
(unit = 180 dpi) (unit = 120 dpi)
02 (default) 2 dot 2 dot
03 3 dot 3 dot
I
04
I
4 dot
I
4 dot
I 05 I
5 dot
I
5 dot
s = space adjustment value VI and v2 = bar length
1 ~
VI and v2 are ignored when POSTNET is selected.
Long bar length of POSTNET is always 0.125 inch.
Short bar length of POSTNET is always 0.050 inch.

Epson FX-2170 Specifications

General

Brand	Epson
Model	FX-2170
Category	Printer
Language	English