2019.2

Data Matrix settings
A Data Matrix barcode is a high-density, two-dimensional (2D) matrix barcode which supports
encoded text, numbers, files and digital data.
Note
In order to create a GS1 compliant Data Matrix barcode, the barcode data must meet the
following requirements:
l The barcode data must start with a leading FNC1 character. Either ~1 or ~d232.
l The GS1 Application Identifiers (AI) must be used for all data.
The function code ~1 must be used as field separator for variable length AI
elements.
l Only ASCII characters should be used.
Use the following options to configure the output Barcode settings:
l
General group:
l
Include in output checkbox: This determines whether of not this Additional Content
entry should be included in the output or not.
It is checked by default for all new entries.
This option allow for "libraries" of Additional Content to be created in Presets,
libraries from which you can pick and choose what entries you wish to have
included, at time of printing.
l
Description edit box: An edit box for adding an optional Description to the
Additional Content entry.
l
Position group:
l
Orientation: Use the drop-down to select the orientation of the Barcode added to
the page.
l
Output once per sheet: This option relates to Imposition printing (see Imposition),
also known as N-Up printing. Select this box to have the Barcode printed once per
sheet rather than once per document page.
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