Device Type Parameter

Applies to: Direct

The optional device_type parameter can be included with a barcode-only endpoint request. The device_type tells us how you want to parse the identification characters, prefix, and suffix of your base64-encoded barcode field.

The device_type parameter is optional. It can be left empty, and it is typically not needed for standard configurations. If provided, the device_type value depends on your device-specific configuration.

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An unrecognized device_type will cause an error response, such as a processResult of DocumentBadDevice, or an extendedResultCode of B.

The following table lists recognized device_type values and requirements.

device_type Value	Description	Barcode Text Includes These Identifiers	Barcode Prefix/Suffix Specifications
DS4208	For a handheld barcode scanner.	r for PDF417 format.	N/A
Generic	For a device that only passes raw barcode data to your application.	[pdf} for PDF417 format. [mag} for a magnetic stripe.	N/A
IM1200	For a document insertion processor (DIP) reader such as the E-Seek® M260.	]L for PDF417 format. ]M for a magnetic stripe. ]C for Code 128 format. ]A for Code 39 format.	Prefix exactly 30 characters. Suffix exactly 10 characters.
Raw	For raw data.	30-character minimum length for a PDF417 format.	N/A