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  What is a PZN barcode? The text under the barcode consists of the string "PZN", followed by the actual number ("PZN" is not encoded into the symbol). When encoding a PZN, Code 39 is used without a check digit as the PZN already contains a Modulo 11 check sum. Historically, the PZN encoded seven digits. What is PZN (Pharma-Zentral-Nummer)? PZN (Pharma-Zentral-Nummer) is used for distribution of pharmaceutical / health care products in Germany. The specification of this application is maintained at Informationsstelle für Arzneispezialitäten GmbH (IFA). The value to encode length is fixed to 6 digits (for PZN7) or 7 digits (for PZN8) plus 1 digit checksum. What does PZN stand for? PZN (Pharma-Zentral-Nummer) is a code for medicine identification in Germany and maybe other countries. In Germany it's issued by the Informationsstelle für Arzneispezialitäten GmbH, Beethovenstr. 51-53, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The PZN is based on Code39. The last digit is a check d...
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CODABAR RATIONALIZED

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 What is a Codeabar barcode? Codabar is a linear barcode symbology developed in 1972 by Pitney Bowes Corp. It and its variants are also known as Codeabar, Ames Code, NW-7, Monarch, Code 2 of 7, Rationalized Codabar, ANSI/AIM BC3-1995 or USD-4. What is a Rationalized Codabar? That is, characters with 2 wide elements use a 3:1 ratio, while characters with 3 wide elements use a 2:1 ratio, so all characters are 10 narrow elements wide (plus the inter-character space makes 11). "Rationalized codabar" uses a fixed ratio and allows the character widths to vary. What is Codabar used for? Codabar is also applied to the test tube for blood test (specimen) in order to confirm the individual ID. This page introduces the composition and industrial applications of CODE 39 and Codabar codes. The “Barcode Information & Tips” site offers information on the standards, basic principles, and reading know-how related to barcodes and 2D codes. What is the difference between Code 39 and Codabar...
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