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A license is required for each computer this
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NOTE: For Codabar, you must include a start/stop character such as (A) or (B) as the start and stop of each barcode for the barcode to scan properly. And for Code 39, you must include the exclamation character (!) or the asterisk (*) as the start and stop of each barcode for the barcode to scan properly. These sample bar code font should only be used for testing and evaluation purposes because some of the characters contain the text "DEMO" in them which can cause scan errors. For testing purposes, a successful scan can be obtained by scanning the lower 25% of the barcode that does not contain any "DEMO" text in it. If you order the EZ Bar Code Font Advantage Package license, you will receive fully functional versions of the Codabar and Code 39 bar code fonts with rights to use the font tools, macros and source code. To order, please visit the EZ Barcode Font Site to order.
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The EZ Bar Code Font Package for Windows is an easy to install barcode font package that contains easy to use Code 39 (also called Code 3 of 9) and Codabar TrueType fonts. These barcode fonts may then be used in any Windows application that uses TrueType fonts. This package is compatible with any version of Microsoft Windows. To obtain a font package for other operating systems such as Macintosh and Linux, order the Code 39 Font Advantage Package, TrueType Barcode Font Adv. Package or the Complete Barcode Font Adv. Package.
Notice: This is a scaled down package that contains 3 of the 6 different heights of TrueType Windows fonts offered in our Font Advantage Package for Code 39 and Codabar. If you are an advanced user looking for all font heights as well as other font types and support for other operating systems, please look at our Code 39 Font Advantage Package or view our product index to obtain a list of all products we offer.
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About the Fonts Provided |
In the package, we provide 12 different TrueType Self-checking barcode font types that can be used for various barcoding purposes, such as name tags, inventory, data entry and other applications where barcoding can increase productivity. Here is a breakdown of the fonts provided:
Code 39 - six Code 39 fonts are provided as normal and human readable versions in short, medium and tall heights. The "human readable" versions contain the letters below the barcode. Code39 (also called Code 3 of 9 and LOGMARS) is used for general barcoding purposes where letters and numbers are to be encoded. Code 39 contains barcodes for the numbers 0-9, the letters A-Z, the space character and the following symbols: - . $ / + %.
Codabar - six Codabar fonts are provided as normal and human readable versions in short, medium and tall heights. Codabar is used for numbers only. Because this barcode is only used for numbers, it is not as wide as Code 39. If you are only encoding numbers, use this barcode font type if the barcode width is an issue.
How to Install and Use the Package |
Step 1 - Download and install the package. After installing the package you should be able to access the samples and user manual by choosing Start - Programs and looking in the appropriate group.
Step 2 - Use the fonts to create barcodes in your application. If you are creating barcodes that will encode letters and numbers, use Code 39. If you are encoding numbers only, use Codabar.
Code 39 Specifications |
The X dimension (X is the width of the narrow bar) of our Code 39 font is listed below for various point sizes. The narrow to wide ratio is 3:1 which is recommended by international standards.
Point Size |
Approximate X dimension (1 mil = .001") |
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48 | .157 CM | .040" |
36 | .118 CM | .030" |
24 | .078 CM | .020" |
20 | .065 CM | .016" |
16 | .052 CM | .013" |
12 | .039 CM | .010" |
8 | .026 CM | .007" |
6 | .019 CM | .005" |
* To print at a different X dimension, find the point size
that has the X dimension closest to what you need and use this formula to
find the point size you need to print the font at: |
NOTICE: When using a printer with less than 600 DPI, you must print at the following point sizes to create accurate barcodes:
203 DPI Printer (thermal printer) | 300 DPI Printer |
6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36... | 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36... |
6 different versions of the Code 39 barcode fonts are provided to support human readable text and different height requirements. The last character in the Code 39 barcode font name determines the height of the barcode with the shortest being "S" and the tallest being "XL". Because each single font can be printed at various point sizes, there are several combinations of heights that can be produced.
Font name of purchased version | Font name of eval version* | Font height at 12 points* |
Code 3 of 9 Fonts with text below the barcode: | ||
IDAutomationHC39S | IDAutomationSHC39S | .35" or .9 CM |
IDAutomationHC39M | IDAutomationSHC39M | .50" or 1.2 CM |
IDAutomationHC39XL | IDAutomationSHC39XL | .90" or 2.3 CM |
Code 3 of 9 Fonts with no text below the barcode: | ||
IDAutomationC39S | IDAutomationSC39S | .35" or .9 CM |
IDAutomationC39M | IDAutomationSC39M | .50" or 1.2 CM |
IDAutomationC39XL | IDAutomationSC39XL | .90" or 2.3 CM |
* Measurements are approximate and were measured
when printed at 12 points which should work for most scanners. Measurements for Human Readable fonts
do not include the
text below. At 12 points, the X dimension is about 10 mils. To print at a
different height, find the font that has the height closest to what you need
and use this formula to find the point size you need to print the font at to
get that height: |
Reading and Scanning the Barcode Fonts: |
We sell several plug and play USB scanners that can be used on any computer with a USB port including Windows and Macintosh systems for a reasonable price. All you need to do is plug it in and scan. The scanner acts as an external keyboard, anything you scan is entered in your computer as if you typed it from the keyboard. To apply this to your application, you may wish to read about how to scan data into applications.
We have several other scanners to offer at our barcode scanner index.
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