MDI-4000 Series Serial Interface Manual
ASCII value 0 to 127 (ISO 646)
ASCII value 128 to 255 (ISO 8859-1, Alphabet No.1, Expand ASCII)
When using ECI protocol, many other character sets are available. For more
information, see “
ECI Protocol Output” on page 59.
Maximum digits
(ECC200 square)
Alphanumeric data: 2335 characters
8 bit data: 1556 characters
Numeric data: 3116 characters
Maximum digits
(ECC200 rectangle)
Alphanumeric data: 98 characters
8 bit data: 47 characters
Numeric data: 72 characters
Even rows and even columns, square or rectangle,
Square: minimum 10 x 10, maximum 144 x 144 module
Rectangle: minimum 8 x 18, maximum 16 x 48 module (6 patterns)
Error correction
(ECC200)
Negative barcode,
mirror printing
Negative and mirror printed Data Matrix are readable.
Data Matrix Transfer Data Format
GS1 Conversion
Disable/Enable GS1 Data Matrix conversion by setting. For more information, see “GS1
Conversion” on page 55.
ECI Protocol Output
Disable/Enable output of Data Matrix ECI protocol data by setting.
6.3.18 Aztec Code
Aztec Code is a 2D matrix barcode developed by Welch Allyn Company. Because Aztec Code
does not require a quiet zone, it can potentially use less space than other matrix barcodes.
Aztec Code is mainly used for transportation tickets.