GS1 DataBar Subtypes

Linear Symbol Types

GS1 DataBar Subtype

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Omnidirectional

Omnidirectional scanning, up to 20 trillion encodable values.

Stacked

Stacked truncated symbol for omnidirectional scanning with reduced symbol length.

Stacked Omnidirectional

Full height symbol stacked in two rows separated by a delimiter.

Truncated

Height reduced to 13 times the X dimension. For handheld scanners.

Expanded

Omnidirectional scanning, variable content length.

Expanded Stacked

Omnidirectional scanning, variable content length, reduced length due to stacking (2 to 11 rows). See section GS1 DataBar Properties.

Limited

Limited range of values. For handheld scanners.

Composite Symbol Types

GS1 DataBar Subtype

Example

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Omnidirectional

A linear symbology that supports omnidirectional scanning of packages. It encodes 14 digits of numerical data used to identify GTIN for scanning in the supply chain.

Stacked

Stacked truncated symbol for omnidirectional scanning with reduced symbol length.

Truncated

Intended for very small items in healthcare, not intended for POS scanners.

Expanded

Omnidirectional scanning, variable content length. Used for variable-measure food, coupons.

Expanded Stacked

Omnidirectional scanning, variable content length, reduced length due to stacking (2 to 11 rows). See section GS1 DataBar Properties

Limited

Limited range of values. For handheld scanners.

EAN-8

A smaller and shortened version of the EAN code.

EAN-13

EAN codes require 13 digits (12 if the check digit is calculated automatically).

EAN.UCC 128 & CC-A

GS1-128 linear barcode linked to a 2D barcode called CC-A.

EAN.UCC 128 & CC-C

GS1-128 linear barcode linked to a 2D barcode called CC-C.

UPC-A

The linear component encodes the item’s primary identification. The adjacent 2D Composite Component encodes supplementary data, such as a batch number and expiration date.

UPC-E

PC-E compresses a normal UPC-A code into a six digit code by “suppressing” the number system digit, trailing zeros in the manufacturers code and leading zeros in the product number.