One-dimensional bar codes
47
PLANET Codes
Notes:
• PLANET is called from PCL using the block-call method.
• For more information on the specifications implemented on the PLANET code, refer to
Appendix B and C of the USPS PLANET Specifications.
15-16 Space Width #2
(Wide)
[int int] 27-72 (dec) or
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 is
dependent on
the value of
Space Width
1, where,
Default = 2.50
x Space Width
1
Optional.
Note: Values that go beyond the
defined range will be 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)
or
• 00 80 (hex)
Required.
Specifies PLANET symbology.
2 Bar Pitch int 20-24 (dec) • 22 (dec)
or
•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