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Bar Code Usages and Formats

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Bar Code Symbols and Formats

Code 128

The new standard for most bar code labels. Code 128 is a compact bar code for numeric and

alphanumeric strings. It has three modes: A, B, or C, which encode a different range of

characters. Code 128 Auto is an exclusive feature of the Bar Code Printing function. It

enables you to encode all 128 ASCII characters without analyzing the string to encode, and

automatically determines the required Code 128 modes to use.

The Bar Code Printing function analyzes data and switches dynamically between the A, B,

and C modes to provide the most compact code. Code 128 Auto is fully compliant with the

new worldwide standard for pallet labels, which use Code 128 modes B and C within the

same pattern.

EAN-128 and UCC-128

EAN-128 and UCC-128 are variable length bar codes that start with the FNC 1 code, and are

based on Code 128 A, B, and C modes, which encode the string. EAN-128 is used for pallet

labels and EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) related bar code labels. The Bar Code Printing

function automatically adds the FNC 1 code at the beginning of the bar code, and the

checksum at the end.

German 25 Postal Bar Code (Germany Only)

The German 25 Postal bar code is a special 25 Interleaved code that is used on parcel labels

for shipment throughout the postal service in Germany. The two codes used on these labels

are:

• The Leitcode, which is used to encode the destination area, and requires 13 digits.

• The Identcode, which is used to encode the tracking number, and requires 11 digits.

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