The Boca printers FGL24/44 and newer can support two dimensional (2D) bar codes. There are four 2D barcode types currently supported.  They are:


1.    PDF 417 – Portable Data File

2.    DTM – Data Matrix

3.    QR – Quick Response (26/46 printer only)

4.    AZ – Aztec (26/46 printer only)


To print the 2D bar codes it is necessary for the printer to have a version of firmware and resident font files that are new enough.  

Your current firmware and resident font version can be found on the self test ticket of your printer: BOCA self-test ticket explanation


Below is a table showing the minimum firmware and resident font version required for each barcode/feature.  The firmware version number applies to both 24/44 or 26/46 models.


Barcode

FGL Level

Minimum Firmware Version

Minimum Font Version

PDF Bar Code

FGL24/44 & FGL26/46

FGL44G or FGL46E6

SB01

DTM Bar Code

FGL24/44 & FGL26/46

FGL44G or FGL46E6

SB01

QR Bar Code Version 7

FGL26/46 only

FGL46G36

SB03

QR Bar Code Version 2

FGL26/46 only

FGL46G76 or FGL26M44 or FGL46N6 1)

SB03

QR Bar Code Version 15

FGL26/46 only

FGL46M132 or FGL46N94 1)

SB03

QR Bar Code Version 11

FGL26/46 only

FGL46M138 or FGL46N100 1)

SB03

QR correction level added

FGL26/46 only

FGL46M138 or FGL46N100 1)

Not applicable

AZ Bar Code

FGL26/46 only

FGL46G44

SB04

1) Firmware version is depending on the logic board type


For more information how to print 2D barcodes consult the "TWO DIMENSIONAL BAR CODE SUPPLEMENT" of our programming guide which can be found here: Operator's manuals and Programming Guide


The newest firmware can be found here: Firmware and resident fonts


Font file SB02 is the biggest font file that will fit in an FGL 24/44 Ghostwriter printer.  

Font file SB07 is the latest release and contains all the fonts of both SB06 and SB09 for a Boca Systems 26/46 Lemur model printer.