Specifications
This help topic describes the specific characteristics of the bar codes per type.
| Barcode | Description |
|---|---|
| Codabar | (aka Ames Code/USD-4/NW-7/2 of 7 Code): Used in libraries and blood banks |
| Code 11 | (USD-8): Used to identify telecommunications equipment |
| Code 25 Standard | Used in airline ticket marking, photofinishing |
| Code 25 Interleaved | Used in warehouse, industrial applications |
| Code 39 | (aka USD-3, 3 of 9): U.S. Government and military use, required for DoD applications |
| Code 39 Extended | (aka USD-3, 3 of 9): U.S. Government and military use, required for DoD applications, supports full ASCII |
| Code 93 | (aka USS-93): Compressed form of Code 39 |
| Code 93 Extended | (aka USS-93): Compressed form of Code 39, supports full ASCII |
| Code 128 | Very dense code, used extensively worldwide |
| Code 128 A | Subset of Code 128 * more info in 1D Barcodes |
| Code 128 B | Subset of Code 128 * more info in 1D Barcodes |
| Code 128 C | Subset of Code 128 * more info in 1D Barcodes |
| MSI | Variation of Plessey code, with similar applications |
| EAN 8 | Short version of EAN-13, 8 characters |
| EAN 13 | Used with consumer products internationally, 13 characters |
| PLANET | Printed by U.S. Post Office on envelopes. Predecessor of Intelligent Mail barcode. |
| Postnet | Printed by U.S. Post Office on envelopes |
| UPC A | Used with consumer products in U.S., 12 characters |
| UPC E | Short version of UPC symbol, 6 characters |
| UPC Supplement 2 | Used to indicate magazines and newspaper issue numbers |
| UPC Supplement 5 | Used to mark suggested retail price of books |