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Set Lengths for Codabar
Parameter # L1 = 24, L2 = 25
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 Codabar to any length, one or two discrete lengths, or lengths within 
a specific range. The default option is Length Within Range, 5 to 55.
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One Discrete Length - Decode only Codabar symbols containing a selected length. Select the length 
using the bar codes in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Codabar symbols 
with 14 characters, scan Codabar - 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 Codabar symbols containing either of two lengths. Select 
lengths using the bar codes in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode only Codabar 
symbols containing either 2 or 14 characters, select Codabar - 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 Codabar symbols with a specific length range. Select lengths using 
bar codes in Appendix G, Numeric Bar Codes. For example, to decode Codabar symbols containing 
between 4 and 12 characters, first scan Codabar - 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 Codabar symbols containing any number of characters within the digital scanner’s 
capability.
NOTE When setting lengths, enter a leading zero for single digit numbers.
Codabar - One Discrete Length
Codabar - Two Discrete Lengths
*Codabar - Length Within Range
(Default: 5 to 55)
Codabar - Any Length