IBM 4400 User Manual
FIM
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Start/Stop Code
The start/stop code is a unique character identifying the leading and trailing
end of the bar code. The start/stop code is automatically produced with each
bar code. The start/stop code structure permits bidirectional bar code
scanning.
end of the bar code. The start/stop code is automatically produced with each
bar code. The start/stop code structure permits bidirectional bar code
scanning.
Data Field
The bar code symbol uses a nine-position bar/no-bar pattern of tall (full) bars
of uniform height. Use the letters “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” to specify the type of
FIM.
of uniform height. Use the letters “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” to specify the type of
FIM.
Figure 14 illustrates how to generate a horizontal FIMC bar code and a
POSTNET bar code.
POSTNET bar code.
ESC | };CF; 0;0065;0001;001;C
ESC | };CP; 0;0050;0020;009;481701892
Figure 14. Sample FIMC Bar Code
x = 0050
y = 0020
x = 0065
y = 0001
ACME MOTOR COMPANY
17500 Cartwright Road
Irvine, CA 92623
17500 Cartwright Road
Irvine, CA 92623
NOTE: Illustration is not to
scale.
scale.
NOTE:
Illustration is not to scale.