Template 9—PDF 417 symbology over small text field
Example
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Overview
Template 9 features the PDF 417 symbology, which can encode the most data on this size label. To fit the same amount of data in the text field that can be encoded in the barcode, the text field is small and compacted horizontally.
Specs
Maximum data: 58 numerals or 41 alpha characters (The maximum alphanumeric length depends on the character mix.)
Design features
• PDF 417 can encode large amounts of data.
• The narrow bar width used in this template provides good readability while allowing a large amount of data to be encoded.
• In compliance with recommended practices, the format features a row height at least 3 times the narrow bar width.
• The symbol aspect ratio is set so the symbol will stretch across the label and allow space below the barcode for text.
• The format uses the printer's default error level of 0.
• Generous margins are provided on both the right and left of the barcode.
• A blank margin above the barcode allows for 0.76‑mm (0.030‑in) vertical print drift.
• The space below the symbol will vary depending on the amount of data encoded. The example shows the maximum data length, while still maintaining a 0.51-mm (0.02-in) margin to separate the text and the barcode.
• The Droid Mono Bold font offers consistent character spacing, discernible characters, and a modern look.
• The font size is small to fit the available space, but is still legible.
• The text field is scaled horizontally to match the data that can be encoded in the barcode.
• The text has a generous margin on the left. The margin on the right will vary depending on number of characters.
• The text field is left-justified to allow for the longest possible string in the available space.
• A blank margin below the text allows for some vertical print drift.