`^BA` Code 93

Code 93 barcode: denser than Code 39, with two built-in check characters.

^BA prints a Code 93 barcode, which encodes the same 43 characters as Code 39 in less width and always adds two check characters; ^BAN,100,Y draws it 100 dots high.

Barcodes · Updated 2026-10-20

Syntax

^BAo,h,f,g,e

Parameters

Parameter	What it does	Values
`o`	Rotation.	N, R, I, B
`h`	Bar height, in dots.	default: ^BY's
`f`	Human-readable line.	Y or N; default Y
`g`	Put that line above the code.	Y or N; default N
`e`	Print the check characters.	Y or N; default N

Common mistakes

The two check characters are always encoded; e only decides whether they are printed in the text line.
Lower-case letters print as capitals; characters outside Code 93's 43 are skipped.

Example

Edit the code and the label redraws. This is the same engine as the API.

Preview

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^BA example rendered by the OpenZPL engine — Output of this example

Questions

What does ^BA do in ZPL?

^BA prints a Code 93 barcode, which encodes the same 43 characters as Code 39 in less width and always adds two check characters; ^BAN,100,Y draws it 100 dots high.

What is the syntax of ^BA?

^BAo,h,f,g,e

What should I watch out for with ^BA?

The two check characters are always encoded; e only decides whether they are printed in the text line.

Related commands

^BY Bar Code Field Default ^BC Code 128 ^B3 Code 39 ^B2 Interleaved 2 of 5 ^BE EAN-13 ^B8 EAN-8 ^BU UPC-A ^B9 UPC-E

^BA Code 93