One-dimensional bar codes
46
PLANET Codes
Notes:
• PLANET is called from PCL using the block-call method.
• For more information on the specifications implemented on the PLANET code, see Appendix
B and C of the USPS PLANET specifications.
15–16 Space Width #2
(Wide)
[int int] 27–72 (dec)
00 1B-00 48
(hex)
Note: The
range of
values for
space Width
2 is
dependent on
the value of
Space Width
1, where min
= 2.25 x
Space Width
1, max = 3 x
Space Width
1
Note: The
default value
for Space
Width 2
depends on
the value of
Space Width
1, where
default = 2.50
x Space Width
1
Optional
Note: Values that go beyond the
defined range are appropriately
clipped and set to the minimum and
maximum values.
17–31 Reserved — — — These do not have to be specified.
Bytes
Field
Name
Type Range
Default
(if not specified)
Definition
0–1 Symbology
ID
int int n/a 128 (dec)
00 80 (hex)
Specifies PLANET symbology
2 Bar Width int 20–24 (dec) 22 (dec)
16 (hex)
Optional
Sets the X dimension of the bar
pitch
Values less than 20 (dec) or 14
(hex) result in a pitch of 20.
Values greater than 24 (dec) or
18 (hex) result in a pitch of 24.
Byte Field name Type Range Default value Description