Tions, dimensions, warranty, and customer support information are also included. Top and Left, 60% for Bottom and Right. Don't Transmit, the unit only reads Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes printed with a. GS1 data carriers include UPC-A and UPC-E, EAN-13 and EAN-8, ITF-14,.
ITF-14 SpecificationsBelow are the ITF-14 Barcode Specifications in millimetres. This page shows the officially allowed sizes of your ITF-14 Barcode on your cartonThe top and bottom bearer bars are mandatory whereas the vertical bearer bars are optional provided a printing method is being used that doesn’t require printing plates.
Magnification:The specified magnification range for an ITF-14 Barcode Symbol being scanned in a General Distribution Scanning environment is between 50 and 100%. For other scanning environments the range is 25-100%If printing onto corrugate fibreboard the ITF-14 should be above 62.5%. Height of Bars:The minimum height for the bars in a General Distribution Scanning Environment is 32mm.In other scanning environments the bar height should be as high as possible. 13mm is the minimum bar height, hence all ITF-14’s should exceed this height however every effort should be made to ensure that the height is as close as possible to 32mm.
Bar Width Ratio:The bar width ratio is 2.5:1. The acceptable range for this ratio is between 2.25:1 and 3:1. Human Readable Interpretation:Font, font size and location are not specified however these should be printed clearly in proportion to the rest of the barcode. It is preferred for the font to appear below the barcode. MagnificationX-DimensionWidthBar HeightQuiet Zones25%0.2530.%0.336.%0.3642.%0.4148.%0.4655.%0.5161.%0.5667.%0.6173.46326.162.50%0.6476.%0.6679.58326.670%0.7185.7327.1175%0.7691.%0.8197.%0.8.6490%0.9.1495%0.9.65100%1.10.16All measurements are in millimetres.It is best to allow more space for the quiet zones than the minimum in case of ink spread Terms:– This refers to automated scanning by a machine as the item passes along a conveyor belt.– Typically this refers to handheld scanners.– this refers to the ratio of wide modules to narrow modules in the ITF-14. A wide module should be 2.5 times the width of a narrow module.– Area of white space on either side of the barsDownload a Sample Barcode.
Interleaved '2 of 5' (ITF)The details are explained in this chapter.Industrial '2 of 5'In the past, this code was used in industrial applications. Since this code assigns information only to bars, not to spaces, the code size increases.It is not currently used in many areas, except for distribution management.Matrix '2 of 5'This code is different from the industrial '2 of 5', because both bars and spaces have information.COOP '2 of 5'This code is used in consumer's cooperative (co-op) organization and called COOP code.IATAThis code is used for the management of air cargo by IATA (International Air Transport Association). CharacterBar patternCharacterBar patternCharacterBar patternSTARTSTOPITF FeaturesAs ITF is the barcode with very high data density, it offers the following features:・The label size can be smaller than those of other codes with the same digits.It is effective to print barcodes in small spaces.・More data can be contained compared with other codes, if the label size is same. (Number of digits can be increased.)・Wider bar width is possible, if the label size and the number of digits are same.If the bar width is wider, it is easy for the to read.
The reading with long distance can also be performed. Standard Distribution CodeThe standard distribution code based on ITF is explained in details.
What Is Standard Distribution Code?Standard distribution code is a barcode mainly marked on a corrugated cardboard box and standardized for the distribution system. The following section describes how the standard distribution code was introduced.Just-in-time NeedsRetail stores such as supermarkets aim to reduce the inventory in order to keep as wide floor space as possible. To meet this requirement, manufactures and whole sellers have to deliver the ordered goods without fail in the required quantity at the required time. This is called the just-in-time system (JIT). This brings the following situation. (1) Diversification of packagingRetailers place orders in various unit quantities like 120 pieces or 10 pieces.
Therefore, various package sizes are developed to meet such requirements as 120 pieces or 10 pieces.(2) Truck transportation as main distribution meansSince the quantity for the delivery at a time has decreased and the frequency of the delivery has increased, truck transportation plays the main part of the distribution.Under the current traffic conditions, it is however not allowed to park a truck for a long time for loading and unloading. Therefore, packages must be prepared (picked) so that they can be loaded onto the truck that is expected to arrive at the specified time. If every order slip is checked at that time, it takes too much time to complete the loading on the truck in time.
Creation of Standard Distribution CodeThe standard distribution code was created to meet the trend of distribution diversification. The standard distribution code indicates the contents of EAN code of the products contained in the package and the packaging data (the product quantity in the package). When the standard distribution code is read by the barcode reader, the item and quantity of the product is known instantly. This allows many things in the distribution system to be rationalized, such as 'picking', 'assortment', 'checking product', 'stock control' and 'stock taking'.Composition of Standard Distribution CodeThe standard distribution code consists of the EAN code of the product packaged and the prefixed distribution identification code.
Example: If the same products are packaged differently, different distribution identification codes are used. EAN code. Standard distribution codeStandard Size of Standard Distribution CodeThe size of the standard distribution code can be enlarged or reduced within the magnification range of 0.25 to 1.2 based on the standard narrow bar width of 1mm (magnification ratio: 1). (Magnification of 0.625 to 1.2 is applied for export.) The length of barcode with each magnification is as follows. (The barcode length includes the quiet zones.).
Why Is ITF Used?ITF allows wider narrow bar width compared with other codes, if the label size and the number of digits are same. Therefore, even the printers with poor print quality can print the ITF code.
Moreover, wider narrow bar width allows the barcode to be read from a long distance.What Is Add-on Version?The add-on version is the distribution code added after the standard version of the standard distribution code. It is used for products such as ham and sausages whose prices vary according to the weight of each individual package. The add-on version consists of five digits representing the measured value and the check digit with 1 digit. If a decimal point is necessary, it shall be placed between the third and fourth digits. Instead of add-on version, 'GS1-128' based on CODE 128 is currently used as a code to represent measured values.