Maxicode Overview

Maxicode Sample Barcode

Maxicode is an international 2D barcode that is used by United Parcel Service (UPS) on shipping labels. It is made up of offset rows or hexagonal modules arranged around a unider finder pattern. Also known as UPS barcode.

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Supported Host Device

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Products that Support Maxicode

(Enabled on all Socket Mobile barcode scanners)

Supported Business Application:

 

Partner Applications

Applications integrated with Socket Mobile's Capture SDK.

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Verify with your application provider that Socket Mobile's latest Capture SDK was implemented in your app. See the latest Capture SDK version.

See complete list of Partner Applications.

Non-Capture SDK Applications

Applications that are not integrated with Socket Mobile's Capture SDK

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Programming

 

Maxicode is supported by default on all Socket Mobile barcode scanners. You can enable or disable this symbology on your Socket Mobile scanner simply by scanning the codes below.  Note: Scanner must be in a disconnected state before scanning the command barcode.


Enable Maxicode by scanning the barcode below*:


Enable Maxicode barcode

Disable Maxicode by scanning the barcode below*:


Disable Maxicode barcode

See the full programming guide for more info and troubleshooting.
* D750 requires separate enable/disable command barcodes found in the programming guide.

Troubleshooting / FAQ

 

Q: What is the typical usage for Maxicode?

A: UPS

Q: How to parse the data?

A: App coming soon, please contact dataediting@socketmobile.com

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Q: Do you need help creating this barcode?

A: Socket Mobile recommends this free barcode generator: https://barcode.tec-it.com/ 

Need to generate your own barcode?
We recommend Tech-it.

Questions?
Send us an email at dataediting@socketmobile.com