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GS1 DataBar & DataBar Truncated Barcode

The DataBar barcode option is specified in IDAutomation's Barcode Fonts, Components and Applications to create a DataBar Barcode, which encodes the 14 digit GTIN. If less than 14 digits are in the DataToEncode, zeros are appended to the beginning of the number. If additional data needs to be encoded such as an expiration date, package weight or serial number, IDAutomation suggests the GS1 DataBar Expanded symbology. The height of a DataBar symbol is 34x (34 times the X dimension). DataBar Truncated is the same symbol, except the bars are shortened to 13x.

Using the DataBar option with a feature level 9 or greater font encoder returns text formatted to the DataBar 34 font. A DataBar Truncated symbol may also be easily created with this option by choosing the DataBar 13 font, since the encoding of each is the same.
Using the DataBar or DataBarTruncated option in all components and applications will produce a barcode image.

Fig. 1. DataBar (34x) barcode encoding "20012345678909".

Fig. 2. DataBar Truncated (13x) barcode encoding "20012345678909".

The above DataBar symbols were generated with the DataBar Barcode Image Generator at 96 DPI.

This barcode type is easily read and verified with the IDAutomation DataBar USB Barcode Scanner.

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