Barcode Font Index: Code 128, Code 39, Intelligent Mail & More

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IDAutomation offers several ID and Barcode Fonts in various sizes and symbologies with flexible licensing including royalty-free and perpetual Developer Licenses. Offered since 1998, IDAutomation fonts are mature, professional grade products designed to create the highest quality symbols possible. IDAutomation also provides over 30 font tools, macros and source code for easy application integration.

All products may be downloaded online immediately after order approval. Refer to the Barcode FAQ if assistance is needed in selecting the type of barcode font to use.

Easy-to-use Self Checking Barcode Fonts

Self-checking barcode fonts offer easy integration with many applications without the requirement of check digit calculations.

Easy implementation is accomplished by appending an asterisk before and after the data encoded to create a complete barcode symbol, as demonstrated in the following Excel Barcode Example.

Code 39 - An alpha-numeric barcode that encodes uppercase letters, numbers and some symbols; it is also referred to as Barcode/39, the 3 of 9 Code and LOGMARS Code.
Codabar - A numeric barcode encoding numbers with a slightly higher density than Code 39.

Linear Barcode Fonts

IDAutomation provides over 30 font tools, macros and source code for easy application integration of the following barcode types. Many are supplied with examples for use in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Crystal Reports.

Code 11 - High-density numeric barcode used mostly in labeling telecommunications components.
Code 128 - Alpha-numeric barcode with three character sets. Supports Code-128, GS1-128 (Formerly known as UCC/EAN-128) and ISBT-128.
Code 93 - Similar to Code 39, but requires two checksum characters.
GS1 Databar - formerly known as RSS Symbology. Used to encode the GTIN and other GS1 related data.
Interleaved 2 of 5 - The Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode symbology encodes numbers in pairs, similar to Code 128 set C.
MSI Plessey - Designed by the Plessey Company in England and is used primarily in libraries and retail applications, such as on grocery store shelves.
Intelligent Mail - A new USPS barcode that combines POSTNET and PLANET data into a single barcode. Formerly referred to as OneCode and the 4-State barcode.
POSTNET & PLANET - Used by US post offices for mail delivery and tracking.
RM4SCC - Used by post offices in England, Australia and a few other countries.
UPC, EAN & GTIN - This is one of the most common barcode types. It is used to encode the GTIN and used to create JAN, ISBN and Bookland barcodes.

Bundled Barcode Font Advantage Packages

TrueType Bar-Code Font Advantage Packages

These bundles include many IDAutomation barcode fonts in one package for a reasonable price.

EZ Barcode Font Package for Windows - An easy-to-use package including Code 39 and Codabar self-checking TrueType barcode fonts.
TrueType Barcode Font Advantage Package - Includes the most popular linear barcode fonts as well as MICR and OCR in TrueType form for Windows and Macintosh.
Complete Barcode Font Advantage Package - Includes all linear barcode fonts as well as MICR and OCR in TrueType, OpenType, PostScript and PCL form.
Universal Barcode Font Advantage™ - Designed to support most linear barcodes as a single font on multiple operating systems and locales. Supports Code 128, GS1-128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Postnet, Planet, USPS Intelligent Mail, MSI and Codabar.

2D Barcode Fonts Including Aztec, DataMatrix and PDF417

IDAutomation provides unique 2D font packages that include several font encoders and graphic encoders in a single product. The fonts are all compatible with the IDAutomation Universal 2D Barcode Font, which creates several symbol types from a single font. Developer Licenses for these packages are perpetual and royalty-free.

Aztec Fonts - A 2D matrix barcode type that does not require quiet zones.
Data Matrix Fonts - A matrix symbol that allows very efficient encoding of data into a square barcode with error correction.
MaxiCode Fonts - Used primarily by UPS to route and track packages.
PDF417 Fonts - This unique 2D barcode type is commonly used on FedEx shipping labels and can be decoded with a PDF capable laser or CCD scanner.
QR-Code Fonts - A matrix symbol that is capable of encoding binary, ASCII and Kanji characters.

Other Barcode Printing Options

Barcode fonts may not always be the best choice for an application. IDAutomation offers image generators, label printing software and barcode components that can create barcodes as images without fonts.

MICR and OCR Font Advantage Packages

IDAutomation MICR fonts allow printing of numbers and codes to create bank checks or drafts from blank check stock. IDAutomation OCR-A and OCR-B fonts are used for OCR applications requiring these specific fonts.

MICR E13B Fonts - Used by banks in the US and several other countries for MICR E-13B encoding.
MICR CMC7 Fonts - Used by banks in France, Mexico and many Spanish speaking countries.
OCR-A and OCR-B Fonts - A text font that is very easy for optical character recognition systems to read.
Security Fonts - Used to securely print text, names and currency amounts on highly secure documents.

Technical Support

Learn more about barcode technology, read the IDAutomation Barcoding for Beginners Tutorial.

Font Installation Procedures
Font Problems and Solutions
Font Tools Support
Barcode Scanner Support
Support Home Page
View the Barcoding for Beginners presentation for assistance in selecting the right barcode - (PDF version)

Barcode Scanners

IDAutomation provides several types of barcode scanners and readers, as well as IDAutomation's own:

Free Stuff

IDAutomation offers a freeware Code 39 Barcode Font for printing numeric barcodes.
Download free evaluation versions of IDAutomation software products from the Product Sitemap. Most are fully functional.
Online Barcode Image Generator - The IDAutomation Linear Java Barcode Servlet allows the creation and saving of barcode images to the hard drive or imports them to other software for free. These WebPages are also helpful for troubleshooting purposes. IDAutomation also has the following 2D servlets online:
- MaxiCode Servlet
- PDF417 Servlet
- DataMatrix Servlet
- Aztec Servlet

Freeware Barcode Font Piracy Notice In many cases, other barcode fonts distributed as "freeware" or fonts that are sold very cheap are illegal counterfeits. Individuals and organizations may be held liable for using and/or distributing these illegal software products. Learn more about how to identify and report illegal counterfeit barcode fonts.

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