DataBar - Barcodes

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. See how it works >

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.

DataBar Omnidirectional		Symbol ID: ]e0 Capacity: 14 numeric Omnidirectional Supports GTIN, GCN Does not support attributes
DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional		Symbol ID: ]e0 Capacity: 14 numeric Omnidirectional Supports GTIN, GCN Does not support attributes
DataBar Expanded Stacked		Symbol ID: ]e0 Capacity: Maximum 74 Numeric/ 41 alphabetic Omnidirectional Supports GTIN, GCN Does support attributes
DataBar Expanded		Symbol ID: ]e0 Capacity: Maximum 74 Numeric/ 41 alphabetic Omnidirectional Supports GTIN, GCN Does support attributes