Mode (MaxiCode) |
MaxiCode consists of a bulls-eye type pattern of 3 concentric black circles in the center and 33 alternating rows of either 29 or 30 hexagonal shaped elements per row. It can support up to a maximum of 93 characters of data. Four different data modes are available as outlined below. Modes 2 and 3 need to have specific formatting to work properly whereas modes 4 and 6 can contain any type of information.
Mode 2: Structured Carrier Message. Used for UPS domestic shipping. The Primary Message fields are required for this mode to function properly. The Secondary Message fields are optional. All fields with proper formatting can be generated automatically by
Mode 3: Structured Carrier Message. Used for UPS international shipping. The Primary Message fields are required for this mode to function properly. The Secondary Message fields are optional. All fields with proper formatting can be generated automatically by
Mode 4: Standard Symbol. Used to generate free-form, general use barcodes. This mode does not require any Primary or Secondary Message fields.
Mode 6: Reader Programming. If your scanner is programmable via scanning a barcode, you can use a Mode 6 MaxiCode symbol to accomplish this. Please consult your scanner's documentation for information and codes needed to do this.
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