Note: You may print the following barcodes and then read them by any suitable barcode scanner

Symbology Example Description

GS1 DataBar bar code is based on a family of symbols most

commonly seen in the GS1 DataBar Coupon.
In addition to encoding Application Identifier (01) GTIN, GS1
DataBar Expanded and GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked can
encode additional GS1 Application Identifiers (such as sell-by
DataBar date, weight, and lot number). Each symbol has a capacity of
(01)90614141000015(3202)0001 up to 74 characters. These attributes can help in controlling
shrinkage, optimizing product replenishment, and improving
the traceability of a product at the point of sale.
This demo illustrates the Expanded Stacked and Truncated
(01)00001234567895
varieties of the GS1 DataBar bar code.

This bar code is used to mark packaging materials that contain

products labeled with a UPC or EAN product identification
number. This bar code provides a GS1 implementation of an
Interleaved 2 of 5 bar code for encoding a Global Trade Item
UPC Shipping Container Number (an identifier for trade items developed by GS1).
Symbol (ITF-14) This bar code always uses a total of 14 digits. The thick black
border around the symbol (the Bearer Bar) is intended to
1 23 45678 90123 1 enhance the bar code reading reliability.

GS1 DataMatrix uses a special start combination to

differentiate the GS1 DataMatrix symbol from the other Data
Matrix ECC 200 symbols. This is achieved by using the
Data Matrix GS1 Function 1 Symbol Character (FNC1) in the first position of the
data encoded. It enables scanners to process the information
according to the GS1 System Rules.

The Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMPB) was developed

for the use on mail in the United States. Barcodes of this
symbology are used only for packages as opposed to
Intelligent Mail barcodes, which are used for postcards, letters,
Intelligent Mail and flats. The Intelligent Mail Package Barcode is capable of
encoding package tracking information required for more
efficient sorting and delivering of packages with the capability
of piece-level tracking.

The Intelligent Mail Package Barcode (IMPB) was developed for

USPS TRACKING # the use on mail in the United States. Barcodes of this symbology
are used only for packages as opposed to Intelligent Mail
barcodes, which are used for postcards, letters, and flats. The
Intelligent Mail Package Barcode is capable of encoding package
Intelligent Mail Package tracking information required for more efficient sorting and
delivering of packages with the capability of piece-level tracking.

9212 3912 3456 7812 3456 70

QR (Quick Response) code is a popular two-dimensional matrix

barcode that consists of black modules arranged in a square
pattern on the white background. The information encoded may
QR Code be text, URL or other data. This barcode type has a wide area of
application including both commercial tracking applications and
convenience-oriented applications aimed at mobile phone users.

Data Matrix code is a two-dimensional matrix barcode consisting

of black and white "cells" arranged in a rectangular pattern. The
information to be encoded can be text or raw data. Every Data
Matrix is composed of two solid adjacent borders in an "L" shape
(called the "finder pattern") and two other borders consisting of
alternating dark and light "cells" or modules (called the "timing
Data Matrix
pattern"). Within these borders are rows and columns of cells
that encode information. The finder pattern is used to locate and
orient the symbol while the timing pattern provides a count of
the number of rows and columns in the symbol.
(NOTE: This text is encoded by the barcode on the left)
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PDF417 (Portable Data File) is a stacked linear two-dimensional

barcode used in a variety of applications: primarily transport,
postal, identification card and inventory management. It was
invented by Ynjiun Wang at Symbol Technologies in 1991, and
PDF417 has spawned an Open Source decoder project together with an
Open Source encoder. The PDF417 barcode is also called a
symbol barcode and usually consists of 3 to 90 rows, each of
which is like a small linear bar code.
(NOTE: This text is encoded by the barcode on the left)

Codabar was developed in 1972 by Pitney Bowes, Inc. It is a

discrete, self-checking symbology that may encode 16 different
Codabar characters, plus an additional 4 start/stop characters. This
symbology is used by U.S. blood banks, photo labs, and on
0123456789+-/:.$
FedEx airbills.

Code 11, also known as USD-8, was developed as a high-density

numeric-only symbology. It is used primarily in labeling
Code 11 telecommunications equipment. The symbology is discrete and
is able to encode the numbers 0 through 9, the dash symbol (-),
0123456
and start/stop characters.

Codabar was developed in 1972 by Pitney Bowes, Inc. It is a

discrete, self-checking symbology that may encode 16 different
Code 128 characters, plus an additional 4 start/stop characters. This
symbology is used by U.S. blood banks, photo labs, and on
0123456789+-/:.$
FedEx airbills.

UCC/EAN-128 was developed to provide a worldwide format and

standard for exchanging common data between companies.
EAN128 While other barcodes simply encode data with no respect for
what the data represents, UCC/EAN-128 encodes data and
XRBarCode 0123456
encodes what that data represents.

Code 39, the first alpha-numeric symbology to be developed, is

still widely used-especially in non-retail environments. It is the
standard bar code used by the United States Department of
Code 39 Defense, and is also used by the Health Industry Bar Code
XRBARCODE%
Council (HIBCC). Code 39 is also known as "3 of 9 Code" and
"USD-3".

It is possible, using Code 39s "Full ASCII Mode" to encode all

128 ASCII characters. This is accomplished by using the $, /, %,
Code 39 Extended and + symbols as "shift" characters. Those characters combined
with the single character that follows indicate which Full ASCII
BarCODE
character is to be used.

Code 93 was designed to complement and improve upon Code

39. Code 93 is similar in that it, like Code 39, can represent the
full ASCII character set by using combinations of 2 characters. It
Code 93 differs in that Code 93 is a continuous symbology and produces
XRBARCODE
denser code. It also encodes 47 characters compared to Code
39s 43 characters.

It is possible, using Code 93s "Full ASCII Mode" to encode all

128 ASCII characters. This is accomplished by using the ($), (/),
Code 93 Extended (%), and (+) symbols as "shift" characters. Those characters
XRBarCode combined with the single character that follows indicate which
Full ASCII character is to be used.

Standard 2 of 5 is a low-density numeric symbology that has

been with us since the 1960s. It has been used in the
Industrial 2 of 5 photofinishing and warehouse sorting industries, as well as
sequentially numbering airline tickets.
01234567895
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Matrix 2 of 5 is a linear 1D barcode. Matrix 2 of 5 is self-

checking numeric-only barcode. Unlike Interleaved 2 of 5, all of
the information is encoded in the bars; the spaces are of fixed
Matrix 2 of 5 width and used only to separate the bars. Matrix 2 of 5 is used
001234567895
primarily for warehouse sorting, photo finishing, and airline
ticket marking.

Interleaved 2 of 5 is a higher-density numeric symbology based

upon the Standard 2 of 5 symbology. It is used primarily in the
Interleaved 2 of 5 distribution and warehouse industry.
001234567895

EAN-13, based upon the UPC-A standard, was implemented by

the International Article Numbering Association (EAN) in Europe.
EAN13
9 785318 001116

EAN-8 is the EAN equivalent of UPC-E in the sense that it

provides a "short" barcode for small packages.
EAN8
0123 4565

MSI was developed by the MSI Data Corporation, based on the

original Plessey Code. MSI, also known as Modified Plessey, is
used primarily to mark retail shelves for inventory control. MSI is
MSI/Plessey a continuous, non-self-checking symbology. While the length of
0123456789
an MSI barcode can be of any length, a given application usually
implements a fixed-length code.

The "UPC-A barcode" is by far the most common and well-

known symbology, at least in the United States. An UPC-A
barcode is the barcode you will find on virtually every consumer
UPC-A good on the shelves of your local supermarket, as well as books,
7 85342 35463 8
magazines, and newspapers. It is commonly called simply a
"UPC barcode" or "UPC Symbol."

UPC-E is a variation of UPC-A which allows for a more compact

barcode by eliminating "extra" zeros. Since the resulting UPC-E
UPC-E barcode is about half the size as an UPC-A barcode, UPC-E is
0 425261 4 generally used on products with very small packaging where a
full UPC-A barcode couldnt reasonably fit.

2-digit supplemental barcodes should only be used with

magazines, newspapers and other such periodicals. The 2-digit
supplement represent the issue number of the magazine. This is
EAN13 useful so that the product code itself (contained in the main
with barcode) is constant for the magazine such that each issue of
UPC Suppl. 2 9 785318 001116 01 the magazine doesnt have to have its own unique barcode.
Nevertheless, the 2-digit supplement can be used to track which
issue of the magazine is being sold, perhaps for sales analysis or
restocking purposes.

5-digit supplemental barcodes are used on books to indicate a

EAN13 suggested retail price.
with
UPC Suppl. 5 9 785318 001116 01234