Two-Dimensional Bar Codes
PDF417
Command Structure <ESC>BKaabbcddeeffffnn...n,g
aa = Minimum module dimension (03-09 dots). Will not print
if values of 01, 02 or greater than 10 are specified.
bb = Minimum module pitch dimension (04-24 dots). Will not
print if values of 01, 02, 03 or greater than 25 are
specified.
c = Security (error detection) Level (1-8).
dd = Code words per line (01-30). If 00 is specified for both
dd and ee, the printer automatically optimizes the number
of rows per symbol.
ee = Rows per symbol (00 or 03-40). If 00 is specified for both
dd and ee, the printer automatically optimizes the number
of rows per symbol.
ffff = Number of characters to be encoded (0001-2700).
nn...n = Data to be printed.
g = PDF417 type. If not specified, standard PDF417
T Truncated PDF417
M Micro PDF417
Example: <ESC>BK0304400000021
Placement: Immediately preceding data to be encoded
Default: None
Command Function To print a PDF417 two-dimensional bar code image on a label.
Printer Input
BK0607400000021PDF417 PDF417 PDF417
Printer Output
Page 5-112 PN 9001074 Preliminary SATO CL Series “e” Printers
Section 5. Programming Reference