Appendix B. Bar Code Specifications
SATO Programming Reference Page B-13
UPC-E
COMMAND STRUCTURE <ESC>BEbbccc (data)
<ESC>DEbbccc (data)
bb = Width of narrow element in dots (01-03)
ccc = Bar height in dots (001-999)
(data) = Bar code data (numeric); must be exactly 6 digits
CHARACTER SET 0-9 (numeric only)
DENSITY TABLE
NOTES Command DE provides guide bars that extend longer than the
rest of the bar code.
EXAMPLE <ESC>H0400<ESC>V0550<ESC>DE03100123456
<ESC>H0375<ESC>V0600<ESC>OB0
<ESC>H0408<ESC>V0655<ESC>OB123456
Printer
Resolution
Value of
“bb”
Narrow Bar
Width (mils)
Magnification
Factor
600 dpi
05 8.3 Below Minimum
06 10 75%
07 11.8 87.5%
08 13.3 100%
300 dpi
02 6.7 Below Minimum
03 10.0 75%
04 13.3 100%
200 dpi
02 10.0 75%
03 15.0 112%
04 20.0 150%