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^BD

^BD

UPS MaxiCode Bar Code

Description The ^BD command creates a two-dimensional, optically read (not scanned)
code. This symbology was developed by UPS (United Parcel Service).

Notice that there are no additional parameters for this code and it does not generate an
interpretation line. The ^BY command has no effect on the UPS MaxiCode bar code.
However, the ^CV command can be activated.

Format ^BDm,n,t

This table identifies the parameters for this format:

Parameters Details
m = mode Accepted Values:
2 = structured carrier message: numeric postal code (U.S.)
3 = structured carrier message: alphanumeric postal code
(non-U.S.)
4 = standard symbol, secretary
5 = full EEC
6 = reader program, secretary
Default Value: 2
n = symbol number Accepted Values: 1 to 8 can be added in a structured document
Default Value: 1
t = total number of Accepted Values: 1 to 8, representing the total number of symbols
symbols in this sequence
Default Value: 1

Example • This is an example of UPS MAXICODE - MODE 2 bar code:

UPS MAXICODE - MODE 2 ZPL II CODE
^XA
^FO50,50
^CVY
^BD^FH^FD001840152382802
[)>_1E01_1D961Z00004951_1DUPSN_
1D_06X610_1D159_1D1234567_1D1/1_
1D_1DY_1D634 ALPHA DR_
1DPITTSBURGH_1DPA_1E_04^FS
^FO30,300^A0,30,30^FDMode2^FS
^XZ

45541L-004 Rev. A ZPL II Programming Guide 9/15/06