DataMatrix font

The DataMatrix font system includes TrueType and PostScript fonts for creating DataMatrix barcodes by printing characters to generate bars and spaces. DataMatrix barcodes are made up of bars and spaces that may be 1 or more units wide. The dLSoft DataMatrix fonts uses the  ASCII characters 0 (zero) - z to represent 64 combinations of 6 bars and spaces as shown in the font table at the end of this document, where a 1 is a bar and a 0 is a space. The individual characters are made up of six square in a pattern 3 high by 2 wide, with each square representing a bit of a 6 bit binary value.

 

The dLSoft DataMatrix fonts are provided in different weights, to allow for ink spread during wet ink printing and the line broadening found in several printers designed for use with personal computers.

 

Font name	weight
AZTW	full size
AZTR	5% width reduction
AZTN	10% width reduction

(DataMatrix fonts are the same as the Aztec fonts)

Users should determine which font weight is suitable for their printer by testing each font weight. It should be noted that if gaps between the font squares are clearly visible then the barcode will not scan correctly.

 

 

 

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