Barcode 104 2D barcodes

Agenda Types of barcodes Scanner types

Types of 2D barcodes DataMatrix UPS ^BX MaxiCode ^BD PDF 417 ^B7 Aztec ^B0 or ^BO Needs Vx.13.x Or higher Code 49 ^B4

UPS MaxiCode ^BD Used by UPS for package tracking and routing Fixed size 100 characters in 1 sq inch Target in center is easy for scanning equipment to locate Contains 2 “messages” with specific data in each controlled by the mode setting Data layout controlled by UPS May need to upgrade firmware to correct “scanning” issues UPS is having ^BD command

Top picture is a single cell Bottom picture is a 4 cell square Datamatrix ^BX Top picture is a single cell Bottom picture is a 4 cell square Used in manufacturing and medical fields

Best described as a stacked linear symbol High density Flexible length PDF 417 Best described as a stacked linear symbol High density Flexible length Multiple error checking methods