DataBar

 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.

What are DataBar barcodes used for?

GMN generator Other services & tools Verified by GS1 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.

What is GS1 DataBar Expanded barcode symbology?

The GS1 DataBar Expanded barcode symbology is a POS barcode type from GS1 that can be used in place of the old UPC and EAN barcode types.

Where can I find DataBar coupon barcode symbols?

As of November 2008, Databar symbols are available from www.createbarcodes.com. As an added benefit, users can use our EPS Validation site ( www.epsvalidator.com) to check the accuracy of digital barcodes and also review data entry for Databar Coupon bar code symbols.

Will DataBar bar codes replace UPC & EAN?

Databar bar code symbols can encode all 14 digits of a GTIN-14 where UPC & EAN can not. The Databar symbol is over 50% smaller than EAN/UPC so it can be used for smaller or hard to mark items. Databar bar codes are not going to replace EAN/UPC symbols. Product manufacturers can decide the language they wish to use based on package design.

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


Symbol ID: ]e0
Capacity: 14 numeric
Omnidirectional
Supports GTIN, GCN
Does not support attributes

Stacked Omnidirectional

Symbol ID: ]e0
Capacity: 14 numeric
Omnidirectional
Supports GTIN, GCN
Does not support attributes

Expanded Stacked

Symbol ID: ]e0
Capacity: Maximum 74 Numeric/ 41 alphabetic
Omnidirectional
Supports GTIN, GCN
Does support attributes

Expanded

Symbol ID: ]e0
Capacity: Maximum 74 Numeric/ 41 alphabetic
Omnidirectional
Supports GTIN, GCN
Does support attributes

GS1 DATABAR

GS1 DataBar (formerly known as RSS or Reduced Space Symbology) is a relatively new bar code symbology that was formally adopted by the global supply chain in January 2011. The GS1 DataBar can carry all 14 digits of a manufacture’s GTIN and is more than 50% smaller than the currently used UPC and EAN symbols. This makes it particularly useful for identifying small/hard-to-mark items such as produce and pharmaceutical items. Additionally, the GS1 DataBar symbol can carry GS1 Application Identifiers which allow additional information such as serial numbers, lot numbers, and expiration dates to be encoded. The greater dimensional efficiency combined with the ability to encode additional data opens the doors for creating trade solutions that greater support product identification, traceability, quality control, and more flexible coding for coupon applications.

KEY POINTS:

Databar bar code symbols can encode all 14 digits of a GTIN-14 where UPC & EAN can not.
The Databar symbol is over 50% smaller than EAN/UPC so it can be used for smaller or hard to mark items.
Databar bar codes are not going to replace EAN/UPC symbols. Product manufacturers can decide the language they wish to use based on package design.
Databar symbols and GS1 Application Identifiers will be available in all trade item scanning systems beginning January 1, 2010. At that time, retail POS scanners should be able to autodiscriminate between the various GS1 barcode languages.
Adoption of the Databar symbology is critical to address the revised coupon coding requirements.

TYPES OF DATABAR FORMATS

DataBar-14


14- digit encodation
Used for GTIN – 8,12,13,14
Omnidirectional scanning
Can be used at POS

DataBar-14 Stacked


14- digit encodation
Used for GTIN – 8,12,13,14
Omnidirectional scanning
Can be used at POS

DataBar Expanded

Maximum encodation of 74 numeric/41 alphanumeric
All GS1 Application Identifiers can be utilized
Omnidirectional scanning
Can be used at POS

DataBar Expanded Stacked

Maximum encodation of 74 numeric/41 alphanumeric
All GS1 Application Identifiers can be utilized
Omnidirectional scanning
Can be used at POS
Used for new coupon

DataBar-14 Limited

14- digit encodation
Used for GTIN – 8,12,13,14
Leading digit is always 0 or 1
Is not used at POS

DataBar-14 Truncated

14- digit encodation
Used for GTIN – 8,12,13,14
Is not used at POS

Fresh Food Products
Ideal for loose produce using GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional symbols. Retailers can now scan loose produce versus key entry providing 100% accuracy and achieving shrink control by differentiating conventional versus organic. Products include; Produce, Meat, Seafood, Deli, Dairy, and Bakery.
Small, hard to mark consumer product goods
Ideal for loose produce using GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional symbols. Retailers can now scan loose produce versus key entry providing 100% accuracy and achieving shrink control by differentiating conventional versus organic. Products include; Produce, Meat, Seafood, Deli, Dairy, and Bakery.









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