IDAutomation UPC/EAN Barcode Font Package

• Contains five (5) different font heights for flexibility.
• Over 30 font tools, macros and plug-ins are provided for easy integration.
• Includes examples for Microsoft® Word, Excel, Access and Crystal Reports.
• Supports UPC-A, UCC-12, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, JAN, Bookland and ISBN standards with a single font.
• Encodes GTIN 8, 12 and 13 numbers.
• Compatible with Microsoft Windows®, Pocket PC, Macintosh, Unix and Linux.
• TrueType, PostScript, OpenType and PCL laserjet soft fonts are included.
• Includes fonts with and without human-readable text.
• Patent Pending font technology produces extremely high quality barcodes, even on low resolution printers.

Implementing solutions with IDAutomation fonts provides a high level of scalability with operating system, application and printer independence. Learn more about the quality of IDAutomation fonts.

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IDAutomation's UPC/EAN Font Advantage Package is an advanced font product with tools, macros and source code that uses a single font file to create UCC-12, UPCA, UPCE, EAN8, EAN13, JAN, ISBN and Bookland barcodes. The fonts meet ANSI, ISO and IEC 2000 specifications (ISO 15420:2000).

To create proper UPC and EAN barcode types, the characters printed must be selected from the tables defined in the UPC/EAN font data sheet. To provide for easy integration into applications, IDAutomation provides several Font Tools that are free to use with this product. The font tools automatically format the characters to the barcode font. When it is only necessary to create a single barcode, IDAutomation recommends using the Online Font Encoder. If the Font Tools cannot be utilized and if the UPC/EAN font data sheet causes confusion, consider using IDAutomation’s Barcode Components, Image Generators or the Barcode Label Software.

UPC, UCC, EAN, JAN, ISBN, Bookland, GTIN-8, GTIN-12 and GTIN-13 barcodes may all be created from IDAutomation's UPC/EAN Font Advantage Package with the exception of EAN-14, UCC-128 and EAN-128; these are created with the Code 128 Barcode Fonts. The primary purpose for these barcodes is to uniquely identify a product and manufacturer for retail checkout and tracking purposes.

Below is a brief summary of the various UPC/EAN related barcode standards:

• Add-on Barcodes - An additional barcode may be created just to the right of the symbol to encode additional information. These barcodes are either 2 or 5 digits in length.
• EAN - The European Article Numbering system which consists of 13 numbers in EAN-13. EAN-8 consists of eight (8) digits for small packages. EAN-14 is a type created with ITF or Code 128 and is not included in this package.
• ISBN and Bookland - The EAN-13 barcode for a book or periodical is generated from the ISBN number assigned to it. When encoding ISBN in an EAN-13 barcode, the ISBN number is preceded by the number 978 and the ISBN check digit is not used. When the ISBN number is encoded in the EAN-13 barcode in this way, it is often referred to as Bookland. For more information, please review the ISBN and Bookland Barcode Tutorial.
• GTIN - The Global Trade Item Number, which is used to identify any item that is traded.
• JAN - The JAN codes are the same as the EAN codes, except the first two characters are set to "49".
• UCC - The Universal Code Council creates standards for multi-industry product identification. UCC12 is another name for the UPC-A standard. The UCC is now referred to as GS1.
• UPC - The Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode has been used in the retail industry in the U.S. and Canada since 1973. UPC-A consists of 12 numbers and UPC-E consists of 12 numbers that are compressed into eight (8) numbers for small packages.
• GS1-128 (Formerly UCC128 or EAN128) is a barcode type created with Code 128 and is not included in this package.

• Patent Pending Technology - The latest version of this product includes new patent pending font technology which allows extremely high-quality barcode printing.
• Advanced Font Encoding - IDAutomation's implementation of these symbologies allows a single advanced font to produce all UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, JAN & ISBN barcodes.
• Multiple Font Tools Included - For easy integration into applications, several font tools are provided that are free to use with this package. When it is necessary to create a single barcode, IDAutomation recommends using the Online Font Encoder. Available font tools include the following:
  • .NET Framework Assembly DLL (100% managed code)
  • C++ header file
  • C# .NET Class Library
  • Check digit calculator with Visual Basic 6 and FoxPro source code
  • Crystal Reports Formulas (allows distribution of crystal reports without the UFL)
  • Crystal Reports UFL (User Function Library)
  • DLL for Windows®
  • FileMaker Pro Plug-ins
  • FoxPro Program Module
  • LotusScript Functions for Lotus Notes, Domino and Approach
  • Microsoft® Office Macros for Word, Excel and Access with VBA source code
  • Microsoft Reporting Services
  • Online Font Encoder
  • Oracle Reports Libraries and PLL
  • OpenOffice & StarOffice VB macros
  • Source Code in Visual Basic, C++, PowerBuilder, FoxPro and JAVA
  • VB.NET Module
  • Complete list of all font tools
• Cross-platform Support - The unique encoding of the fonts in this package allow cross-platform support between Unix, Macintosh and Windows® systems in any locale or language.
• Low Resolution Printer Support - IDAutomation UPC/EAN fonts are designed to print precisely on 203 DPI thermal printers and 300 DPI printers in addition to higher resolution printers. When printing at 203 DPI, the point size chosen should be a multiple of 6. When printing at 300 DPI, the point size chosen should be a multiple of 4.
• Five Different Heights Provided - Fonts with "S" in the name are "shortened height" fonts that are below what the UCC recommends. However, IDAutomation has observed these shorter symbols used with UPC-A and UPC-E barcodes. Fonts with "M" in the name are "medium height" fonts and are recommended for printing EAN-8 and UPC-E barcodes. Fonts with "L" in the name are the largest with a height of approximately 22mm when printed at 16 points and are recommended for printing UPC-A and EAN-13 barcodes.
• Industry Standards - The UPC/EAN barcode fonts meet all current GS1, UCC, EAN, European EN 797 and IEC 15420:2000 specifications. All symbols of this barcode specification are in the fonts including human readable characters and add-on symbols.
• Embeddable Functionality - The fonts included with the Developer License allow embedding into PDFs, Word documents and other files that support embedding.
• Non-Human Readable Fonts Provided - Fonts that exclude the normal human readable characters are provided in this package to support the printing of the human readable variation implementation.
• Multiple Font Formats Provided - The following are included in every order:
  • 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 12, 16, 20 and 28 points.
  • The Developer License grants the right to convert IDAutomation's fonts to other formats as necessary including TrueDoc and OpenType.
  • For the most up to date installation procedures for Macintosh, UNIX and other operating systems, please visit IDAutomation's Technical Support Site.
• Data Sheet & Implementation Examples - For more technical information about the fonts such as character set detail and calculating the check character, please review the UPC/EAN Font Data Sheet.

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	Developer License	5 Developer License	Unlimited Developer License
UPC/EAN Font Package TrueType, OpenType, PCL laserjet soft fonts and PostScript font versions are included   Download Demo	$139	$417	$790	$1580	$2370

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