IDAutomation^® Universal Barcode Font Advantage ™
[Patent Pending]

Generate multiple barcode types from a single font that is compatible with multiple operating systems and languages that have double-byte character sets, such as Japanese, Chinese and Korean.

• Patent Pending font technology produces high-quality symbols.
• Easily print several barcode types with a single font.
• Supports multiple operating systems and locales, including Windows, MAC, Linux and Unix.
• TrueType, OpenType, PCL LaserJet soft fonts and PostScript font versions are included.
• Supports AIM USS Code 128, GS1-128, EAN-128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Codabar, USPS Intelligent Mail, OneCode, Postnet and Planet.
• Includes multiple royalty-free font encoders, tools and source code.
• New install packages for Windows and Macintosh:
  • MAC^® install package includes examples for Office 2004, FileMaker, OpenOffice, Java and AppleScript.
  • Windows^® package includes examples for Microsoft^® Office, Excel, Access, FileMaker, Crystal Reports, VB, C#, Java and others.

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This barcode font package includes seven (7) different heights of the universal barcode font as well as royalty-free rights to use the font tools, encoders and source code for easy integration. Details of the package are as follows:

• A Single Font that Creates Multiple Barcode Types - supports Code 128, GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128), Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, MSI, Codabar, Postnet, Planet and USPS Intelligent Mail (OneCode 4-State Customer Barcode).
• Patent Pending Technology - allows extremely high-quality barcode printing and other advantages not available anywhere else.
• Royalty Free Font Tools Included - several font tools, encoders and source code modules are provided royalty-free with a license to this product. The font tools automatically convert the data that is to be encoded to a text string, that when combined with IDAutomation's universal bar code font, will create a correct barcode.
• Multiple Language and Locale Support - the universal font is compatible with multiple operating systems and locales, including Double Byte versions of Windows, such as those used in China, Korea and Japan.
• Cross-platform Support - the unique encoding in IDAutomation's font allows cross-platform support between Unix, Linux, Macintosh and Windows^® systems.
• Three Wide to Narrow Ratios Provided - this single font can provide wide to narrow ratios of 2:1, 2.5:1 and 3:1 for the Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar and MSI symbologies. The ratio is changed by a parameter in the function of the font tool.
• GS1-128 & UCC/EAN-128 Support - When using the universal fonts for GS1-128, UCC-128 or EAN-128 barcodes, the IDAutomation_Uni_C128() function in the font tools provides an automated method of encoding one or more AI. Additionally, when printed at 12 points the "IDAutomation Uni M" font is specifically designed for GS1-128 barcodes where a size of .5" tall and an X dimension of 10 mils is required. Read more about how to encode GS1-128 in IDAutomation's Code 128 FAQ.
• Seven Different Heights Provided - The fonts are scaleable and should be printed at the correct font size to suit the application and scanner equipment. In addition to using the point size to set the font width, seven (7) versions of the fonts are provided to support different height requirements.
• Low Resolution Printer Support - The universal barcode fonts are designed to print precisely on 203 DPI thermal printers and 300 DPI printers in addition to higher resolution printers.
• USPS Support - When printed at 16 points, the "IDAutomation Uni L" font will produce the exact dimensions for GS1 Code-128 required by the USPS special services, which is a height of .75" and an X dimension of .013". This package also supports other USPS symbologies such as Intelligent Mail, OneCode Solution and Postnet and Planet.
• Canada Post Support - When printed at 21 points, the "IDAutomation Uni L" font will produce the dimensions required by the CANADA POST, which is a height of 1" and an X dimension of .017".
• Easy Function Encoding Capability - IDAutomation's font tools provide easy methods of encoding functions such as returns and tabs in Code-128 barcodes.
• Embeddable Functionality - The fonts included with the Developer License allow embedding and may be embedded into PDFs, Word documents and other files that support embedding, so those that do not have the fonts installed can still generate the barcode.
• Data Sheet & Implementation Examples - More technical information about this font, such as dimension specifications, is available in the User Manual.
• Multiple Formats Provided - After purchasing a license for this font, the customer will receive all versions in a single ZIP file. The following fonts are included:
  • TrueType fonts are supplied in PC and Macintosh format. The TrueType TTF fonts are compatible with Macintosh OS X and all versions of Microsoft Windows, including Pocket PC. Macintosh formatted MTT TrueType fonts are compatible with Macintosh System 7.1 and above.
  • OpenType OTF fonts with PostScript outlines are provided. These are compatible with Windows, Macintosh OS X and other systems supporting the OpenType format.
  • PostScript Type 1 fonts are supplied in binary, ASCII and Macintosh versions.
  • Also included in this package are PCL LaserJet soft fonts in 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 points.
  • For the most up-to-date installation procedures for Macintosh, Linux, Unix and other operating systems, visit IDAutomation's Technical Support Site.

This package does not support DataBar, UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-13 or EAN-8 barcodes types, which are available as a separate purchase.

All orders include free, automatic registration for technical support and product upgrades for a period of 30 days. Support and upgrades may be provided beyond 30 days if the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription is purchased when making the order.

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License Summary: (Choose the appropriate link to obtain more details about the license type.)

• The Developer License allows one (1) developer royalty-free distribution up to 10,000 user licenses.
• The 5 Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for up to five (5) developers and 20,000 user licenses.
• The Unlimited Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for an unlimited number of developers and an unlimited number of user licenses.
• The Small Company Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License to qualifying organizations.
• The Single User License allows use of the Software for one (1) user in your organization. However, if the Software is used in connection with a high speed printer that prints over 55 pages per minute or a system (including all hardware, printer and software) having a cost totaling over $50,000 USD or equivalent in a foreign currency, a Developer License is required. Highly discounted Multiple User Licenses are also available in various quantities.

Product Types	Single User License	Small Company Developer License includes source*	Developer License includes source*	5 Developer License includes source*	Unlimited Developer License includes source*
Universal Barcode Font Advantage™   Download Demo	$199	$595	$1190	$2380	$3570

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