ITF-14 is high-density linear barcode symbology and consists of 14 digits with bars and spaces. Barcode Maker Software easily creates ITF-14 linear font images with different values, sizes, font styles, etc accordingly.
About ITF-14 Barcodes
ITF-14 is a version of Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode that is used by the GS1 to encode a 14-digit GTIN (Global Trade Item Number). In comparison to Standard Interleaved 2 of 5, ITF-14 always uses a check digit and encodes exactly 14 characters as its name suggests. In retail industries, it is the most popular data carrier for the GTIN-14 data structure. It is best suited for logistics operations rather than point-of-scale scanning in retail stores.
Bearer bars are the required elements for an ITF-14 barcode. It resembles a thick rectangular black frame surrounding the main barcode or two perpendicular bars across the top and bottom of the barcode. They avoid the incorrect readings of the barcodes when scanned at a specific angle and also simplify the printing process.
Sample of ITF-14 Linear Barcode Font.
Classification of GTIN-14 encoded by the ITF-14 Barcode
ITF-14 barcode encodes a GTIN number that is classified into four different parts mentioned below-
➨ Indicator Digit :
It is the leftmost single digit of the GTIN that represents the degree of a specific product’s packaging. It could be between 0 and 8.
➨ GS1 Company Prefix :
It is a 7 to 10 digit number given out by the GS1 to accurately identify who owns a specific brand.
➨ Item Reference :
It is a special number that the user assigns to identify a sale item for a specific company prefix.
➨ Check Digit :
It is the final digit of a GTIN. The generated check digit avoids substitution errors by utilizing a MOD10 check digit technique.
Specifications
There are some major specifications of the ITF-14 barcode that should be followed-
- Minimum size of ITF-14 barcode (50%) – 71.40mm x 12.70mm
- Maximum size of ITF-14 barcode (100%) – 142.75mm x 32.00mm
- Magnification Factor
For Automated Scanning – Magnification Range is between 50% - 100% (In case of corrugated board printing – Magnification Range is between 62.5% - 100% )
For Handheld Scanning – Magnification Range is between 25% - 100%
- X Dimensions
X Dimension for a narrow bar at 100% size – 1.02mm
X Dimension for a wide bar at 100% size – 2.540mm
- Bar Height
For Automated Scanning – 32mm minimum
- Bar Width Ratio
The Target Ratio is 2.5:1 (wide bar’s width = 2.5 x narrow bar’s width)
Allowable Range for the Bar Width Ratio is between 2.25:1 and 3:1
- Quiet Zone
The Quiet Zone should be a minimum of 10 x dimension of the narrowest bar i.e. 10.16mm
- Bearer Bars
In case of cardboard printing – 0.48mm wide
In case of label printing – 2 x width of narrowest bar at 100% width – 2 x 1.02mm – 2.04mm
Applications
ITF-14 barcodes are widely used in the below-related applications-
- Shipping and Transportation Logistics
- Packaging Level of case box of 24 cans
- Mark Cartons and Palettes
- Printing on Corrugate Packaging
Create ITF-14 Barcode Labels:
DRPU barcode software creates and print ITF–14 Barcode label either using Barcode Settings or Barcode Designing View panel. Print designed ITF-14 barcodes in any one of the printing modes (Pre Define Label Stock or Manual). Scan the printed ITF-14 barcode labels with any type of barcode scanner.
