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Code 93 barcode symbology is
advanced version of Code 39 designed to encode 47
characters including entire ASCII character set. Code 93
is discrete, high density, alphanumerical barcode font
developed in
1982 by
Intermec Technologies.
Code 93 is variable length barcode symbology which does
not support self checking.
Code 93 can also be designated as Code 93 Full ASCII,
ANSI/AIM Code 93, Code 93 Extended, Uniform Symbology
Specification Code 93, USD-3, USS Code 93, USS 93,
Code9/3 and USD-93.
Character set of Code 93 barcode symbology
Code 93 barcode symbology includes 47 characters
comprising of :
-
Numbers (0-9)
-
Capital letters (A-Z)
-
Special Characters such as space, minus (-), period (.),
dollar sign ($), slash (/), percent (%) and plus (+)
-
5 unusual characters
consists of
   
and
Start/Stop characters are shown
using
.
ASCII characters are represented through combination of
above four characters with other characters.
Structure of Code 93 ymbology
TThe
structure of Code 93 barcode symbology covers subsequent
characters:
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A start character –
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Message to be encoded
·
First check character "C"
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Second check character "K"
·
Stop Character -
·
Termination bar
In Code 93 barcode symbology, each
character is divided into nine modules counting three
bars & three spaces and every
symbol encloses two check
characters.
Applications of Code 39 barcode
symbology
Canada
Postal Services implement Code 93 barcode font for
tracking extra delivery information.
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