The Bar Code FAQ

The Barcode FAQ (frequently asked questions)

This Barcode FAQ is a tutorial that attempts to explain and de-mystify bar codes and other auto ID technology. It's a good introduction to barcodes in the modern world including UPC, Code 128, Code 39, and other barcode symbologies.

There are other FAQs and white papers you might also find interesting:
  - Which Bar Code do I need?
  - Which Bar Code is this?
  - Putting UPCs On Existing Packaging
  - Printing Better Bar Codes
  - Sizing Bar Codes
  - other white papers...

Azalea Software sells barcode fonts and other bar code printing software. Our barcode software is available for Microsoft Windows, the Macintosh (OS X & Classic), Linux, UNIX, and other platforms. Azalea's barcode fonts create UPC barcodes, Code 128 barcodes, Code 39 barcodes, Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes, Data Matrix barcodes, PDF 417 barcodes, and other bar code symbols. Sample code and example files are available for Crystal Reports, Excel, Access, Visual Basic, C/C++, and other applications.