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JAN/EAN/UPC
Used numbers, not only the bar code symbols, are controlled using JAN, EAN and UPC as shared common commer-
cial codes.
Mainly, they are used for supermarkets such as shops and grocery stores.
1. Each mode and bar code width
Items
Module Width
Bar Code Width
JAN/EAN-8
(*)
JAN/EAN-13
(*) Includes the guard bar (left/right/center) but not the white space.
2. Regulations
• JAN/EAN/-8
Data is in 7 or 8 digits. The command is ignored for others.
The check digit uses a modulus weight of 10/3 and is automatically applied.
When the calculated value and the numerical value of the 8
• JAN/EAN-13
Data is in 12 or 13 digits. The command is ignored for others.
The check digit uses a modulus weight of 10/3 and is automatically applied.
When the calculated value and the numerical value of the 13
• UPC-A
Data is in 11 or 12 digits. The command is ignored for others.
The check digit uses a modulus weight of 10/3 and is automatically applied.
When the calculated value and the numerical value of the 12
• UPC-A
Data is in 11 or 12 digits. The command is ignored for others.
The check digit uses a modulus weight of 10/3 and is automatically applied.
When the calculated value and the numerical value of the 12
Data conversion to rectangles is automatic.
Data that cannot be shortened is processed as invalid data.
STAR LIne Mode Command Specifications
Mode 1
2 Dots
16.75mm
23.75mm
UPC-A
23.75mm
UPC-E
12.75mm
Mode 2
3 Dots
25.125mm
35.625mm
35.625mm
19.125mm
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Mode 3
4 Dots
33.5mm
47.5mm
47.5mm
25.5mm
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