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Table Of Contents
Barcode
types
Description
UPCE UPCE symbology. Short version of UPC symbol, 6 characters.
Code11 Code 11 symbology. Used to identify telecommunications equipment
Code39 Code 39 symbology. U.S. Government and military use, required for DoD
applications
Code93 Code 93 symbology. Compressed form of Code 39.
Code128 Code128 symbology. Very dense code, used extensively worldwide.
Codabar Codabar symbology. Used in libraries and blood banks.
Inter2of5 Interleaved 2 of 5 symbology. Used in warehouse, industrial applications.
Add2 2 additional digits code for UPC-based symbologies. Used to indicate
magazines and newspaper issue numbers.
Add5 5 additional digits code for UPC-based symbologies. Used to mark
suggested retail price of books.
PDF417 Portable Data File is a 2-dimensional barcode (also known as matrix code)
used in a variety of applications, including Transport, Identification cards,
and Inventory management. It is best suited for cases where information
needs to move with an item or document.
DataMatrix DataMatrix is a two-dimensional barcode which can store from 1 to about
2,000 characters. DataMatrix is being used to encode product and serial
number information on electrical rating plates; to mark of surgical
instruments in Japan; to identify lenses, circuit boards, and other items
during manufacturing.
QRCode The QR Code (Quick Response Code) is a 2-dimensional matrix code. It
can encode up to 2509 numeric or 1520 alphanumeric characters.
PostNet PostNet symbology. Used by the United States Postal Service to assist in
directing mail.
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