3-18 Packet Reference Manual
B11. alignment Choose L, R, C, B or E to align the bar code data correctly in the field.
L is the default.
Alignment Bar Code Type Description
L
All
Aztec, Data Matrix,
GS1 DataBar, Intelligent
Mail,
MaxiCode,
QR Code (Quick
Response)
Align on left side of field.
Must use L for these bar codes.
C
Code 39, Codabar, I 2of5,
MSI
Center within field.
R
Code 39, Codabar, I 2of5,
MSI
Align on right side of field.
B
All except where noted. Align at midpoint of field; centers variable
width bar codes, which may not allow pad-
character centering.
E
All except where noted. Align at endpoint of the field; right justifies
variable-width bar codes.
The red dot indicates the field origin and the line indicates the column
position for each field in the following graphic.