Code 39 Extended generator
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About Code 39 Extended
Code 39 Extended uses paired characters to encode the full ASCII set while remaining decodable by standard Code 39 scanners.
Valid input
- Full ASCII is encoded by pairing characters (e.g. lowercase a = +A). The symbol is roughly twice as wide per character.
- Readers must have Code 39 Extended mode enabled to decode the shifted pairs.
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Guides
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- How to Print Barcode Labels That Actually Scan
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