Knowledge Base
Barcode Knowledge Base
Here you find more information about the major bar code types, each with application area, classification, history, technical standards and sample images.
Barcode Overview
This barcode overview contains for each bar code type in condensed form the areas of application, the character set (encodable characters), the main bar code parameters and a sample bar code.
Barcode Overview
1D Barcodes – Part 1
Overview Linear Bar Code Symbologies (1/2) Discover the world of linear barcode symbologies! Explore their unique characteristics and find the perfect fit for your needs. More information can be found in our barcode knowledge base … Read now →Barcode Overview
1D Barcodes – Part 2
Overview Linear Bar Code Symbologies (2/2) Discover the world of linear barcode symbologies! Explore their unique characteristics and find the perfect fit for your needs. More information can be found in our barcode knowledge base … Read now →Barcode Overview
2D Barcodes
Overview 2D Barcode Symbologies Create these barcodes with TEC-IT software: Read now →Barcode Overview
Barcode Quiet Zones
Barcode Quiet Zones We recommend the following quiet zones to be used with the listed bar code symbologies. Please consider that quiet zones often depend on a specific label format, so please hold on to your … Read now →Barcode Overview
Barcode Reference
Here you find application-related information about bar code types, bar code parameters (module width, etc.) and how to deal with output resolution and quality problems. Download PDF →Barcode Overview
Links to External Resources
Here you find information and external links to the following topics: barcode, barcode printing, barcode software, MDE devices, barcode applications, check digits and more. Open link collection →Barcode Symbologies
More information about the major bar code types, each with application area, classification, history, technical standards and sample images.
Barcode Symbologies
QR Code
QR Code® (2D Barcode) QR Code ® is a two-dimensional barcode created by the Japanese corporation Denso-Wave in 1994. The QR is derived from Quick Response , as the code is intended to be decoded at high speed. QR … Read now →Barcode Symbologies
Data Matrix (ECC 200)
Data Matrix (ECC200) - 2D Barcode Data Matrix is a two-dimensional matrix barcode, which encodes text or raw data in a pattern of black and white square modules. Usual data size is from a few bytes up to 2 kilobytes. By … Read now →Barcode Symbologies
PDF417
PDF417 (2D Barcode) PDF417 is a 2d barcode (stacked symbology) used in a variety of applications, primarily transport, identification cards, and inventory management. PDF stands for Portable Data File and was … Read now →Barcode Symbologies
Code 128 & GS1-128
Code-128, GS1-128 Barcode Symbology Code 128 is a barcode symbology and also a subject to the standards of the GS1 Organization. The high data density of this barcode enables many possible applications and is therefore very … Read now →Barcode Symbologies
GS1 DataBar
GS1 DataBar GS1 DataBar is a newer global bar code standard which has been adopted in 2010. GS1 DataBar should be available on all trade item scanning systems, and retail POS (point of sale) scanners … Read now →Barcode Symbologies
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GS1 Composite GS1 Composite combines a linear barcode with a 2D component. For the linear GS1 DataBar family, see GS1 DataBar . Read now →GS1 Standards
Barcodes in the GS1 system (e.g. GS1-128 or GS1 DataMatrix) use Application Identifiers (AIs) to provide information about the structure of the encoded data.
GS1 Standards
GS1 Application Identifiers
GS1 Application Identifier (AI) Barcodes in the GS1 system (like GS1-128 ) use Application Identifiers (AIs) to provide information about the structure of the encoded data. An Application Identifier (AI) is a prefix … Read now →GS1 Standards