GS1 DataBar barcodes
DataBar barcodes are often used to label fresh foods. These barcodes can hold information like an item's batch number or expiry date, in addition to other attributes used at the point-of-sale such the item weight.
DataBar barcodes are often used in retail, and can be read by laser scanners.
Types of DataBar barcodes
The GS1 DataBar family consists of seven symbols in total: four for use at point-of-sale and three not for use at point of sale. The symbols for use at point-of-sale are shown below.
Omnidirectional
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Symbol ID: ]e0
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Capacity: 14 numeric
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Omnidirectional
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Supports GTIN, GCN
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Does not support attributes
Stacked Omnidirectional
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Symbol ID: ]e0
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Capacity: 14 numeric
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Omnidirectional
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Supports GTIN, GCN
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Does not support attributes
Expanded Stacked
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Symbol ID: ]e0
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Capacity: Maximum 74 Numeric/ 41 alphabetic
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Omnidirectional
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Supports GTIN, GCN
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Does support attributes
Expanded
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Symbol ID: ]e0
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Capacity: Maximum 74 Numeric/ 41 alphabetic
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Omnidirectional
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Supports GTIN, GCN
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Does support attributes
Standards
You will find relevant application standards and guidelines listed below:
All sectors
GS1 Human Readable Interpretation (HRI) Guideline
GS1 RFID barcode Interoperability Guideline
Download GS1 DataBar (RSS) Software
Fresh Foods
GS1 AIDC Fresh Foods Sold at Point-of-Sale
Apparel
GS1 Symbol placement examples for clothing and fashion accessories
Healthcare
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