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ADVANCED DATA FORMATTING
PROGRAMMER GUIDE
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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
Change Date Description
-01 Rev. A 10/2004 Initial release.
-01 Rev. B 5/2006 Correct rule setup instruction.
-02 Rev. A 4/2009 Motorola rebranding, add beeper indications, add new imager-supported
-03 Rev. A 4/2011 Add Korean 3 of 5, RFID, and Parsed Driver’s License code type criteria bar codes.
-04 Rev. A 4/2015 Add Han Xin, OCR, GS1 DataMatrix and GS1 QR type bar codes; add Bar Code
-05 Rev. A 12/2015 Add Multicode parameter; add Code Length Compare criteria; add String Criteria;
-06 Rev. A 7/2016 Remove Send Custom Key action; remove Sending GUI Characters; remove Send
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symbology bar codes, add specific string search and new move cursor options bar
codes.
Encoding Scheme (Code Page) action bar codes; Zebra rebranding.
add Send Custom Key action.
Alt-F; remove Send CTRL-W.
-07 Rev. A 6/2019 - Added Parsed UID code type criteria bar codes.
- Updated copyright statement.
-08 Rev. A 9/2022 Corrected Chapter 1 title to Advanced Data Formatting.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................... ii
Revision History.............................................................................................................................. iii
About This Guide
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... vii
Chapter Descriptions ...................................................................................................................... vii
Notational Conventions................................................................................................................... vii
Related Documents ........................................................................................................................ viii
Service Information......................................................................................................................... viii
Chapter 1: Advanced Data Formatting
Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions .................................................................................................... 1-1
Using ADF Bar Codes .................................................................................................................... 1-2
ADF Bar Code Menu Example ....................................................................................................... 1-2
Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule ..................................................................................... 1-3
Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule ............................................................................................. 1-3
Alternate Rule Sets .................................................................................................................. 1-3
Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes) ............................................................................................... 1-4
Default Rules ........................................................................................................................... 1-5
Beeper Indications ......................................................................................................................... 1-5
Chapter 2: ADF Bar Codes
ADF Bar Code Reference Table .................................................................................................... 2-1
Special Commands ........................................................................................................................ 2-3
Pause Duration ........................................................................................................................ 2-3
Begin New Rule ....................................................................................................................... 2-3
Save Rule ................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Erase ........................................................................................................................................ 2-4
Quit Entering Rules .................................................................................................................. 2-6
Disable Rule Set ...................................................................................................................... 2-7
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Criteria ........................................................................................................................................... 2-10
Code Types .............................................................................................................................. 2-10
Code Lengths ........................................................................................................................... 2-39
Code Length Compare ............................................................................................................. 2-54
Message Containing A Specific Data String ............................................................................ 2-57
Actions ........................................................................................................................................... 2-68
Send Data ................................................................................................................................ 2-68
Setup Field(s) ........................................................................................................................... 2-79
Modify Data .............................................................................................................................. 2-96
Pad Data with Spaces .............................................................................................................. 2-99
Pad Data with Zeros ................................................................................................................ 2-115
Beeps ....................................................................................................................................... 2-131
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) ............................................ 2-133
Send Right Control Key ........................................................................................................... 2-258
Bar Code Encoding Scheme Specification (Code Pages) ....................................................... 2-259
Turn On/Off Rule Sets ............................................................................................................. 2-284
Alphanumeric Keyboard ................................................................................................................ 2-288
Index
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Introduction
The Advanced Data Formatting Guide provides bar codes that allow advanced programming of a Zebra scanner,
and instructions for using them.
Chapter Descriptions
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Chapter 1, Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) describes how to customize scanned data before transmitting
to the host.
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Chapter 2, ADF Bar Codes contains the bar codes for advanced data formatting.
Notational Conventions
The following conventions are used in this document:
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Bullets (•) indicate:
• action items
• lists of alternatives
• lists of required steps that are not necessarily sequential.
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Sequential lists (e.g., those that describe step-by-step procedures) appear as numbered lists.
NOTE This symbol indicates something of special interest or importance to the reader. Failure to read the note
will not result in physical harm to the reader, equipment or data.
CAUTION This symbol indicates that if this information is ignored, the possibility of data or
material damage may occur.
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Related Documents
The Quick Reference Guide and Product Reference Guide for Zebra scanners provide general information to help
get started and use the scanner. They include basic set up, connection, and operation instructions.
For the latest version of this guide and all Zebra guides, go to: http://www.zebra.com/support.
Service Information
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Serial number of the unit
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Model number or product name
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Software type and version number.
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for support.
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CHAPTER 1 ADVANCED DATA
FORMATTING
Introduction
Advanced Data Formatting (ADF) is a means of customizing data before transmission to the host device. Use
ADF to edit scan data to suit requirements.
Implement ADF by scanning a related series of bar codes in Chapter 2, ADF Bar Codes, or by installing the
123Scan utility (see the scanner’s Product Reference Guide) which allows programming the device with ADF
rules.
Avoid using ADF formatting with bar codes containing more than 60 characters. To add a prefix or suffix value
for such bar codes, use the
with longer bar codes transmits the bar code in segments of length 252 or less (depending on the host
selected), and applies the rule to each segment.
Rules: Criteria Linked to Actions
Add Prefix/Suffix setting from the scanner’s Product Reference Guide. Using ADF
ADF uses rules to customize data. These rules perform detailed actions when the data meets certain criteria.
One rule may consist of single or multiple criteria applied to single or multiple actions.
For instance, a data formatting rule could be:
Criteria: When scan data is Code 39, length 12, and data at the start position is the string “129”,
Actions: pad all sends with zeros to length 8,
send all data up to X,
send a space.
Scanning a Code 39 bar code of 1299X1559828 transmits the following: 00001299<space>. If you scan a
Code 39 bar code of 1299X15598, this rule is ignored because the bar code didn’t meet the length criteria.
The rule specifies the editing conditions and requirements before data transmission occurs.
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Using ADF Bar Codes
When programming a rule, make sure the rule is logically correct. Plan ahead before scanning.
To program each data formatting rule:
• Start the Rule. Scan the Begin New Rule bar code on page 2-3.
• Specify Criteria. Scan the bar codes for all pertinent criteria. Criteria can include code type (e.g., Code 128),
code length, or data that contains a specific character string (e.g., the digits “129”). See Criteria on page
2-10.
• Select Actions. Scan all actions related to, or affecting, these criteria. The actions of a rule specify how to
format the data for transmission. See Actions on page 2-68.
• Save the Rule. Scan the Save Rule bar code on page 2-4. This places the rule in the “top” position in the rule
buffer.
• Use special-purpose bar codes to correct errors during this process. Erase criteria, actions, and entire rules
by scanning the appropriate bar code starting on page 2-4.
ADF Bar Code Menu Example
This section provides an example of how to enter ADF rules for scan data.
An auto parts distribution center wants to encode manufacturer ID, part number, and destination code into their
own Code 128 bar codes. The distribution center also has products that carry UPC bar codes, placed there by the
manufacturer. The Code 128 bar codes have the following format:
MMMMMPPPPPDD
Where: M = Manufacturer ID
P = Part Number
D = Destination Code
The distribution center uses a PC with dedicated control characters for manufacturer ID <CTRL M>, part number
<CTRL P>, and destination code <CTRL D>. At this center the UPC data is treated as manufacturer ID code.
The following rules must be entered:
When scanning data of code type Code 128, send the next 5 characters, send the manufacturer ID key
<CTRL M>, send the next 5 characters, send the part number key <CTRL P>, send the next 2 characters,
send the destination code key <CTRL D>.
When scanning data of code type UPC/EAN, send all data, send the manufacturer ID key <CTRL M>.
To enter these rules, use the following steps:
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Rule 1: The Code 128 Scanning Rule
Step Bar Code On Page Beep Indication
1 Begin New Rule 2-3 High High
2 Code 128 2-12 High High
3 Send next 5 characters 2-71 High High
4 Send <CTRL M> 2-139 High High
5 Send next 5 characters 2-71 High High
6 Send <CTRL P> 2-141 High High
7 Send next 2 characters 2-69 High High
8 Send <CTRL D> 2-135 High High
9 Save Rule 2-4 High Low High Low
Rule 2: The UPC Scanning Rule
Step Bar Code On Page Beep Indication
1 Begin New Rule 2-3 High High
2 UPC/EAN 2-15 High High
3 Send all remaining data 2-68 High High
4 Send <CTRL M> 2-139 High High
5 Save Rule 2-4 High Low High Low
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To correct any errors made while entering this rule, scan the Quit Entering Rules bar code on page 2-6. If you
already saved the rule, scan the Erase Previously Saved Rule bar code on page 2-5.
Alternate Rule Sets
Group ADF rules into one of four alternate sets which you can turn on and off when needed. This is useful to format
the same message in different ways. For example, a Code 128 bar code contains the following information:
Class (2 digits), Stock Number (8) digits, Price (5 digits)
The bar code might look like this:
245671243701500
where:
Class = 24
Stock Number = 56712437
Price = 01500
Ordinarily, data transmits as follows:
24 (class key)
56712437 (stock key)
01500 (enter key)
But, when there is a sale, send only the following:
24 (class key)
56712437 (stock key)
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and the cashier keys the price manually.
To implement this, first enter an ADF rule that applies to the normal situation, such as:
Scan Rule Belongs to Set 1. When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class
key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key, send the data that remains, send the Enter key.
The “sale” rule may look like this:
Scan Rule Belongs to Set 2. When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class
key, send the next 8 characters, send the stock key.
To switch between the two sets of rules, program a “switching rule” that specifies the type of bar code to be
scanned to switch between the rule sets. For example, in the case of the “sale” rule above, the rule programmer
wants the cashier to scan the bar code “M” before a sale. To do this, enter the following rule:
When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “M”, select rule set number 1.
Program another rule to switch back.
When scanning a bar code of length 1 that begins with “N”, turn off rule set number 1.
Or include the switching back rules in the “sale” rule:
When scanning a bar code of length 15, send the next 2 characters, send the class key, send the next 8
characters, send the stock key, turn off rule set 1.
For optimal results, scan the Disable All Rule Sets bar code on page 2-9 after programming a rule belonging to an
alternate rule set.
In addition to enabling and disabling rule sets within the rules, enable or disable them by scanning the appropriate
bar codes on page 2-7.
Rules Hierarchy (in Bar Codes)
The order of programming individual rules is important. Program the most general rule first.
All programmed rules are stored in a buffer. As they are programmed, they are stored at the “top” of a rules list. If
you create three rules, the list is configured as follows:
Third Rule
Second Rule
First Rule
When you scan data, the rules list is checked from top to bottom to determine if the criteria matches (and therefore,
if the actions occur). Input is modified into the data format specified by the first matching set of criteria it finds. Be
sure to program the most general rule first.
For example, if the THIRD rule states:
When scanning a bar code of any length, send all data, then send the ENTER key.
and the SECOND rule states:
When scanning a Code 128 bar code of length 12, send the first four characters, then send the ENTER key,
then send all remaining data.
and you scan a Code 128 bar code of length 12, the THIRD rule applies and the SECOND rule appears to not
function.
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Note that using the standard data editing functions also creates ADF rules. Scan options are entered as ADF rules,
and the previous hierarchy also applies to them. For the device, this applies to prefix/suffix programming in the
Scan Data Transmission Format parameter in the scanner Product Reference Guide.
These rules reside in the same “rule list” as ADF rules, so the order of their creation is also important.
Default Rules
Every unit has a default rule to send all scan data. Units with custom software can have one or more default rules
burned in. The rules hierarchy checks user programmable rules first, then the default rules. Disable default rules by
entering the following general rule in the user programmable buffer:
When receiving scan data, send all data.
Since this rule always applies, ADF never enters the default rules.
Beeper Indications
The decoding device emits the beeps indicated in Table 1-1 during ADF programming. Indications may vary
depending on the device.
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Table 1-1 ADF Programming Beeper Indications
Beeper Sequence Indication
High/low beeps Enter another digit. Add leading zeros to the front if necessary.
Low/low beeps Enter another alphabetic character or scan the End of Message bar code.
High/high beeps Enter another criterion or action, or scan the Save Rule bar code.
High/low/high/low beeps Rule saved. Rule entry mode exited.
High/low/low beeps All criteria or actions cleared for current rule, continue entering rule.
Low beep Delete last saved rule. The current rule is left intact.
Low/high/high beeps All rules are deleted.
Low/high/low/high beeps Out of rule memory. Erase some existing rules, then try to save rule again.
Low/high/low beeps Cancel rule entry. Rule entry mode exited because of an error or the user
asked to exit rule entry.
Low/high beeps Entry error, wrong bar code scanned, or criteria/action list is too long for a
rule. Re-enter criterion or action.
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CHAPTER 2 ADF BAR CODES
ADF Bar Code Reference Table
Table 2-1 lists the bar codes available through ADF.
Table 2-1 ADF Bar Codes
Parameter
Special Commands 2-3
Pause Duration 2-3
Begin New Rule 2-3
Save Rule 2-4
Erase 2-4
Quit Entering Rules 2-6
Disable Rule Set 2-7
Criteria 2-10
Code Types 2-10
Code Lengths 2-39
Code Length Compare 2-54
Specific String at Start 2-57
Specific String, Any Location 2-58
Specific String Search (not supported by all devices) 2-58
Number
Page
Specific Criteria 2-58
Any Message OK 2-59
Numeric Keypad 2-60
Rule Belongs To Set 2-66
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Table 2-1 ADF Bar Codes (Continued)
Parameter
Actions 2-68
Send Data 2-68
Send Data Up To Character
Send All Data That Remains
Send Next Character
Setup Field(s) 2-79
Move Cursor 2-80
Send Pause 2-84
Skip Ahead 2-85
Skip Back 2-90
Send Preset Value 2-95
Modify Data 2-96
Remove All Spaces 2-96
Crunch All Spaces 2-96
Number
2-68
2-68
2-69
Page
Stop Space Removal 2-97
Remove Leading Zeros 2-97
Stop Zero Removal 2-98
Pad Data with Spaces 2-99
Pad Data with Zeros 2-115
Beeps 2-131
Send Keystroke (Control Characters and Keyboard Characters) 2-133
Keyboard Characters 2-149
Send ALT Characters 2-197
Send Keypad Characters 2-213
Send Function Key 2-231
Send Right Control Key 2-258
Turn On/Off Rule Sets 2-284
Bar Code Encoding Scheme Specification (Code Pages) 2-259
Alphanumeric Keyboard 2-288
End of Message 2-321
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Special Commands
Pause Duration
This parameter, along with Send Pause on page 2-84, inserts a pause in the data transmission. Set the pause by
scanning a two-digit number (i.e., two bar codes) representing a 0.1 second interval in the range of 0.1 to 9.9. For
example, scan bar codes 0 and 1 to insert a 0.1 second pause; 0 and 5 to insert a 0.5 second delay. The default is
1 second. See Numeric Keypad on page 2-60. To correct an error or change a selection, scan Cancel on page
2-65.
ADF Bar Codes 2 - 3
Pause Duration
Begin New Rule
Scan the bar code below to start entering a new rule.
Begin New Rule
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Save Rule
Scan the bar code below to save the rule.
Save Rule
Erase
Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.
Erase Criteria And Start Again
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Erase (continued)
Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.
Erase Actions And Start Again
ADF Bar Codes 2 - 5
Erase Previously Saved Rule
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Erase (continued)
Use these bar codes to erase criteria, actions, or rules.
Erase All Rules
Quit Entering Rules
Scan the bar code below to quit entering rules.
Quit Entering Rules
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Disable Rule Set
Use these bar codes to disable rule sets.
ADF Bar Codes 2 - 7
Disable Rule Set 1
Disable Rule Set 2
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Disable Rule Set (continued)
Use these bar codes to disable rule sets.
Disable Rule Set 3
Disable Rule Set 4
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Disable Rule Set (continued)
Use these bar codes to disable rule sets.
ADF Bar Codes 2 - 9
Disable All Rule Sets
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Criteria
Code Types
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Code 39
Codabar
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ADF Bar Codes 2 - 11
Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
GS1 DataBar-14
GS1 DataBar Limited
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
GS1 DataBar Expanded
Code 128
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ADF Bar Codes 2 - 13
Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Discrete 2 OF 5
IATA 2 of 5
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Interleaved 2 of 5
Code 93
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
UPC-A
UPC-E
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
EAN-8
EAN-13
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
ISSN
MSI
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
GS1-128
UPC-E1
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Bookland EAN
Trioptic Code 39
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Code 11
Code 32
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ADF Bar Codes 2 - 21
Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
ISBT 128
Coupon Code
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Chinese 2 of 5
Matrix 2 of 5
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ADF Bar Codes 2 - 23
Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Korean 3 of 5
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
US Postnet
US Planet
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
UK Postal
Japan Postal
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Australian Postal
Netherlands KIX Code
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
USPS 4CB/One Code/Intelligent Mail
UPU FICS Postal
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
PDF417
MicroPDF
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Macro PDF
Macro MicroPDF
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
MaxiCode
Data Matrix
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
QR Code
MicroQR
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
TLC 39
UPC/EAN Composites
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
GS1 DataBar and EAN128 Composites
Aztec
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Aztec Rune
Han Xin
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Parsed Driver’s License
NOTE Only use this bar code to create rules on parsed driver's license data when configured for Embedded
Driver's License Parsing.
OCR
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
RFID Raw
RFID URI
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
GS1 QR
GS1 Datamatrix
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Code Types (continued)
Select all code types to be affected by the rule. Scan all selected codes in succession, before selecting other
criteria. To select all code types, do not scan any code type.
NOTE Not all code types are supported by every product.
When selecting composite bar codes, enable AIM IDs if parsing UPC or EAN composite data, or data from
an application that uses symbol separators.
Multicode
Parsed UID
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Code Lengths
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
1 Character
2 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
3 Characters
4 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
5 Characters
6 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
7 Characters
8 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
9 Characters
10 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
11 Characters
12 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
13 Characters
14 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
15 Characters
16 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
17 Characters
18 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
19 Characters
20 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
21 Characters
22 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
23 Characters
24 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
25 Characters
26 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
27 Characters
28 Characters
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Code Lengths (continued)
Scan these bar codes to define the number of characters the selected code type must contain. Select one length
per rule only. Do not select any code length to select code types of any length.
29 Characters
30 Characters
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Code Length Compare
Use this feature to specify a code length of:
•
≠
•
<
•
>
•
range
•
or
1. Scan one of the following bar codes to define the number of characters with which to compare the selected
code type.
2. Using the numeric keypad bar codes beginning on 2-60, enter the bar code length value by scanning 1, 2, or 3
two-digit numbers representing the length(s). If necessary, use a leading zero. Valid length value is
01 ~ 99.
==
>
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<
!=
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Code Lengths (continued)
>=and<=
NOTE For example, 0409 for length
range >=4 and <=9
Up to 3 “==”
NOTE For example, 080900 for length 8
or 9; 00 stands for empty value.
Input valid value from left to right.
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Message Containing A Specific Data String
Use this feature to select whether the formatting affects data that begins with a specific character or data string, or
contains a specific character or data string.
There are five features:
•
Specific String at Start
•
Specific String, Any Location
•
Specific String Search (not supported by all devices)
•
Any Message OK
•
Rule Belongs to Set
Specific String at Start
1. Scan the following bar code.
2. Scan the bar codes representing the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8) using the Alphanumeric
Keyboard on page 2-288.
3. Scan End of Message on page 2-321.
Specific String At Start
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Specific String, Any Location
1. Scan the following bar code.
2. Enter a location by scanning a two-digit number representing the position (use a leading “zero” if necessary)
using the Numeric Keypad on page 2-60.
3. Scan the bar codes representing the desired character or characters (up to a total of 8) using the Alphanumeric
Keyboard on page 2-288.
4. Scan End of Message bar code on page 2-321.
Specific String Any Location
Specific String Search (not supported by all devices)
1. Scan the following bar code.
2. Scan the bar codes representing the desired character or characters (up to a total of 10) using the
Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 2-288.
3. Scan End of Message bar code on page 2-321.
Specific String Search
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Specific Criteria
1. Select one of the following criteria: Specific String at Start on page 2-57, Specific String, Any Location on page
2-58, or Specific String Search (not supported by all devices) on page 2-58.
2. Scan the bar codes representing the desired character or characters using the Alphanumeric Keyboard on
page 2-288
3. Scan String Delimiter below, and repeat Step 2 above to input up to three strings.
NOTE Input multiple string values, separated by String Delimiter.
String Delimiter
4. At the end of the string(s) input, scan the End of Message bar code on page 2-321.
Any Message OK
Do not scan a bar code to format all selected code types, regardless of information contained.
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Numeric Keypad
Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
0
1
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Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
2
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3
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Numeric Keypad (continued)
Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
4
5
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Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
6
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7
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Numeric Keypad (continued)
Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
8
9
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Do not confuse bar codes on this page with those on the alphanumeric keyboard.
Cancel
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Rule Belongs To Set
Select the set to which a rule belongs. There are four possible rule sets. See Alternate Rule Sets on page 1-3 for
more information about rule sets.
Rule Belongs To Set 1
Rule Belongs To Set 2
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Rule Belongs To Set (continued)
Select the set to which a rule belongs. There are four possible rule sets. See Alternate Rule Sets on page 1-3 for
more information about rule sets.
Rule Belongs To Set 3
Rule Belongs To Set 4
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Actions
Select how to format the data for transmission.
NOTE If specifying a bar code encoding scheme in the ADF rule, ensure the encoding scheme is the first action
in order to ensure the UTF-8 bar code is converted before the rules apply. See Bar Code Encoding
Scheme Specification (Code Pages) on page 2-259.
Send Data
Send all data that follows, send all data up to a specific character selected from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on
page 2-288, or send the next X characters. Note that only bar codes for Send Next 1 to 20 appear here, and can
be scanned multiple times to send values greater then 20. For instance, to send the next 28 characters, scan Send
Next 20 Characters, then Send Next 8 Characters.
Send Data Up To Character
Send All Data That Remains
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Send Next Character
Send Next 2 Characters
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Send Data (continued)
Send Next 3 Characters
Send Next 4 Characters
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Send Next 5 Characters
Send Next 6 Characters
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Send Data (continued)
Send Next 7 Characters
Send Next 8 Characters
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Send Next 9 Characters
Send Next 10 Characters
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Send Data (continued)
Send Next 11 Characters
Send Next 12 Characters
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Send Next 13 Characters
Send Next 14 Characters
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Send Data (continued)
Send Next 15 Characters
Send Next 16 Characters
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Send Next 17 Characters
Send Next 18 Characters
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Send Data (continued)
Send Next 19 Characters
Send Next 20 Characters
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Setup Field(s)
Table 2-2 Setup Field(s) Definitions
Parameter Description Page
Move Cursor
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Move Cursor To a Character Scan
Move Cursor to Start of Data Scan this bar code to move cursor to the beginning of the data. 2-81
Move Cursor Past a Character This action moves the cursor past all sequential occurrences of a
Move Cursor Past a Specific
String*
Move Cursor to Specific String
and Replace*
Move Cursor To Character
character from the
moves the cursor to the position after the matching character. If
the character is not there, the rule fails and ADF tries the next
rule.
selected character. For example, if the selected character is ‘A’,
then the cursor moves past ‘A’, ‘AA’, ‘AAA’, etc. Scan
Cursor Past Character
Alphanumeric Keyboard
does not move (i.e., has no effect).
This action moves the cursor past the first occurrence of a
selected string. Scan
supported by all devices)
using the
bar code on page 2-321
This action moves the cursor to the first occurrence of a selected
string and replaces the string with another user-defined string.
Scan
supported by all devices)
representing the character(s) (up to 10) to match and delete using
the
on page 2-321
the character(s) (up to 10) to insert using the
Keyboard
Alphanumeric Keyboard
Move Cursor to Specific String and Replace (not
Alphanumeric Keyboard
. Scan
Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 2-288
, then select a character from the
. If the character is not there, the cursor
Move Cursor Past Specific String (not
, then select the character(s) (up to 10)
.
, then enter an alphanumeric string
. Enter another alphanumeric string representing
End of Message
, then any printable ASCII
. Scan the
. Scan the
.
End of Message
End of Message bar code
Alphanumeric
. This
Move
2-80
2-81
2-82
2-82
Move Cursor to Last
Occurrence of String and
Replace All*
Skip to End* Scan
*Not supported by all devices.
This action replaces all occurrences of a selected string with
another user-defined string, and moves the cursor to the
beginning of the last occurrence. Scan
Occurrence of String and Replace All (not supported by all
devices)
character(s) (up to 10) to match and delete using the
Alphanumeric Keyboard
page 2-321
character(s) (up to 10) to insert using the
Keyboard
to the end of the data.
Move Cursor to Last
, then enter an alphanumeric string representing the
. Scan the
. Enter another alphanumeric string representing the
. Scan
End of Message
Skip to End (not supported by all devices)
End of Message bar code on
Alphanumeric
.
to move cursor
2-83
2-83
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Table 2-2 Setup Field(s) Definitions (Continued)
Parameter Description Page
Skip Ahead “N” Characters Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions
ahead to move the cursor.
Skip Back “N” Characters Scan one of these bar codes to select the number of positions
back to move the cursor.
Send Preset Value Send Values 1 through 6 by scanning the appropriate bar code.
Set these values using the prefix/suffix values in the scanner’s
Product Reference Guide.
Value 1 = Scan Suffix
Value 2 = Scan Prefix
Values 3-6 are not applicable
*Not supported by all devices.
2-85
2-90
2-90
Move Cursor
Scan one of the following bar codes to move the cursor in relation to a specified character. Then enter a character
by scanning a bar code from the Alphanumeric Keyboard on page 2-288.
NOTE If there is no match and the rule fails, the next rule is checked.
Move Cursor To Character
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Move Cursor To Start
Move Cursor Past Character
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Setup Field(s) (continued)
Move Cursor Past Specific String
(not supported by all devices)
Move Cursor to Specific String and Replace
(not supported by all devices)
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Move Cursor to Last Occurrence
of String and Replace All
(not supported by all devices)
Skip to End
(not supported by all devices)
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Send Pause
Scan the bar code below to insert a pause in the transmission of data. Pause Duration on page 2-3 controls the
length of this pause.
Send Pause
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