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Set Lengths for Code 93
Parameter # L1 = 26, L2 = 27
The length of a code refers to the number of characters (i.e., human readable characters), including check 
digit(s) the code contains. Set lengths for Code 93 to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within 
a specific range.The default option is Length Within Range, 4 to 55.
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One Discrete Length - Decode only Code 93 symbols containing a selected length. Select the length 
using the bar codes in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Code 93 symbols 
with 14 characters, scan Code 93 - One Discrete Length, and then scan 1, 4. To correct an error or to 
change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2.
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Two Discrete Lengths - Decode only Code 93 symbols containing either of two lengths. Select 
lengths using the bar codes in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Code 93 
symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths, and then scan 
0, 2, 1, 4. To correct an error or to change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2.
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Length Within Range - Decode a Code 93 symbol with a specific length range. Select lengths 
using the bar codes in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Code 93 symbols 
containing between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Code 93 - Length Within Range, and then scan 0, 
4, 1, 2. To correct an error or change the selection, scan Cancel on page G-2.
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Any Length - Decode Code 93 symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s 
capability.
NOTE When setting lengths, enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.
Code 93 - One Discrete Length
Code 93 - Two Discrete Lengths
*Code 93 - Length Within Range
(Default: 4 to 55)
Code 93 - Any Length