GS1 DataBar Subtypes

Linear Symbol Types

GS1 DataBar Subtype

Example

Info

Omnidirectional

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Omnidirectional scanning, up to 20 trillion encodable values.

Stacked

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Stacked truncated symbol for omnidirectional scanning with reduced symbol length.

Stacked Omnidirectional

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

Truncated

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

Expanded

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Omnidirectional scanning, variable content length.

Expanded Stacked

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

Limited

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Limited range of values. For handheld scanners.

Composite Symbol Types

GS1 DataBar Subtype

Example

Info

Omnidirectional

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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

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Stacked truncated symbol for omnidirectional scanning with reduced symbol length.

Truncated

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

Expanded

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

Expanded Stacked

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

Limited

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Limited range of values. For handheld scanners.

EAN-8

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A smaller and shortened version of the EAN code.

EAN-13

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

EAN.UCC 128 & CC-A

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

EAN.UCC 128 & CC-C

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

UPC-A

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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

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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.