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Chapter 3 Bar Codes
a. Enter BF.
b. Replace
n
with a number ranging from 1
through 512 to identify the bar code field. The
SR
and
SC
parameters specify the exact
location of the bar code field identified by
n.
c. The information for the data field is entered
dynamically during the Execute Form Mode.
(Refer to “Execute Form: Dynamic Bar Code
Data” on page 63.) Do not use the
data field
parameter to enter data when the BF
n
parameters are used. Refer to the
data field
description for available characters.
DARK Optional parameter to produce darker looking bar
codes. Enter DARK. Refer to “Dark Printing” on
page 28 for more information.
SR
Defines the starting row for the bar code. Enter a
value 1/8-inch from the top edge of the mail piece.
Character row or dot row is specified based on the
Scale command (page 83), or use the CP.DP
format (page 26).
SC
Defines the starting column of the bar code. Enter a
value ranging from column 1 to one less than the
width of the form. Character column or dot column
is specified based on the Scale command (page
83), or use the CP.DP format (page 26).
(D)
The printable character (delimiter) identifying the
start and finish of the data field. Enter any printable
character other than a slash (/), the SFCC, or a
character used within the data. The same character
must be used at both ends of the data field, but it is
not printed with the data.
data field
A single-character data field to designate one of
four available FIM patterns: A, B, C, or D. Based on
your application (check with your Postal Service for
more information), enter one of the following FIM
types:
A Used only on courtesy reply envelopes bearing a
preprinted POSTNET bar code (page 158); it
requires a luminescent stamp or meter mark to be
accepted in the facer/canceler.
B Used on Business Reply Mail, Penalty Mail, and
Franked Mail without a preprinted POSTNET bar
code, and does not require luminescent indicia.
C Used on Business Reply Mail, Penalty Mail, or
Franked Mail bearing a preprinted POSTNET bar
code (page 158).