GS1 uses the EAN-128 barcode, also known as UCC-128 or EAN-128. UCC/EAN-128 is a linear barcode font that encodes one or more AI to specify what type of data is encoded in the barcode. The Application Identifier is a 2, 3, or 4-digit number that identifies the type of information that follows and is enclosed in parentheses when printed below the barcode. It is only for visual clarity and is not encoded in the barcode. In most cases, the EAN-128 identifier also decides the length and format of the data. When a barcode reader reads a Code 128 barcode with the FNC1 character, the next 2 to 4 digits will represent the applicable AI. Barcode Software design and print EAN-128 Barcode fon for your business needs. Here, choose Barcode Designing View option for demonstration to design EAN-128 barcode Font, you can also select Quick Barcode Mode to create barcode labels).
Sample of UCC/EAN-128 Barcode font, designed by Barcode Label Maker Software.
Structure of EAN-128
Including the Quiet Zones, the maximum physical length of EAN-128 is 6.5 inches and the maximum amount of data encoded is 48. UCC is composed of the following characters, from left to right:
- A Leading Quiet Zone It is composed of the starting A, B, or C and FNC1. The Start Character defines the corresponding code set to be used to start the symbol, and it helps EAN-128 to be distinguished from generalized Code 128.
- Encoding data it, including the Application Identifier, is encoded in alphabetic character sets A, B, or C.
- Symbol Check Character: It should be included as the last symbol element before the stop character.
- The Stop Character.
- A Quiet Zone ends: From left to right of the EAN-128, the width of the quiet zone should be at least 10x.
Encodable Data of EAN-128
Like Code 128 does, it also has three data character code sets, including code sets A, B, and C.
- Code Set A: ASCII characters 00 to 95 (0-9, A-Z, and control codes) and several special characters like CODE B and C, FNC 1-4, and SHIFT.
- Code Set B: ASCII characters 32 to 127 (0-9, a-z) and several special characters (CODE B and C, FNC 1-4, and SHIFT).
- Code Set C: 00-99 (encodes every two digits with one code) and three special characters (CODE A, CODE B, and FNC1).
How to Generate EAN 128
Run DRPU Barcode Maker – Corporate Edition Software and go to barcode designing view. Click on barcode icon from drawing tools. Double click on inserted barcode to change barcode properties. Choose barcode font and technologies accordingly to generate barcode label. Here you can set barcode value, header, footer etc. You can also hide value, header and footer option by using related option.
Click on print icon from Standard toolbar to print designed UCC/EAN-128 barcode images.
Manual Print Settings : In case of Manual mode, specify page properties with the help of Edit button, margins etc. for your barcode labels and click on print button. Specify Label product (e.g. Avery A4, Formtec, Avery Zweckform, Tico etc.) and related product number as per your need.
Pre define Label Stock Print Settings: In case of Pre Define Label Stock mode, choose your desire label product with product number to print barcode labels.