ZPL commandsBarcodes

^BXData Matrix bar code

✓Supported by zplkit· Same size as a printer's symbol; data can be encoded differently

Data Matrix, a square or rectangular 2D symbol that stores a lot of data in a small area. Common for marking parts and healthcare items.

Format

^BXo,h,s,c,r,f,g,a

Parameter	Description	Default
`o`	OrientationN normal, R 90°, I 180°, B 270°	Current ^FW value
`h`	Height of each module, in dots
`s`	Quality level0, 50, 80, 100, 140 or 200 (ECC 200)	0
`c`	Number of columns
`r`	Number of rows
`f`	Format ID0 to 6	6
`g`	Escape sequence control character (quality 200 only)	_ on firmware V60.13.0.12 and later, ~ on older firmware
`a`	Aspect ratio1 square, 2 rectangular	1

Edit it to see what prints

^XA
^FO50,50^BXN,10,200^FDDATA MATRIX^FS
^XZ

^BUUPC-A bar code

UPC-A, the standard 12-digit retail product code in North America. Send 11 digits and the printer adds the check digit.

^BYBar code field default

Sets the default module width, wide to narrow ratio and height for the bar codes that follow. Put it before a bar code command to control its size.