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Barcode FAQ
This section is constantly updated, usually weekly.The following section is related to barcodes in general, barcode symbologies, barcode scanning and printing.
Barcodes in General
1. We are manufacturing a product (in the USA or Canada) and need a barcode for retail.
2. We are manufacturing a product (outside the USA or Canada) and need a barcode for retail.
3. We are manufacturing a product (in the USA or Canada) and need a barcode for retail abroad (e.g. Mexico).
4. We are manufacturing a product (outside the USA or Canada) and need a barcode for retail in the US or Canada.
5. Is it safe to buy a UPC / EAN number from one of those UPC / EAN Resellers?
Creating Barcodes
1. What software do I use to create QR bar codes?
2. What software do I use to create Datamatrix barcodes?
3. What software do I use to create PDF417 codes?
4. How to create barcodes with Python?
5. How to create barcodes with Perl?
6. How to create barcodes with Ruby?
7. How to create barcodes with AppleScript?
Barcode Printing
1. What print quality / resolution is needed for barcode printing?
2. What's the easiest way to print barcodes in Microsoft Office?
Barcode Scanning
1. What type of barcode scanner is suited best for occasional or test scans?
2. Do I need special software to scan barcodes?
3. I'm using a PC (Windows or Linux). How do I connect a barcode scanner to my computer?
4. I'm using a Mac. How do I connect a barcode scanner to my computer?
5. I'm scanning a Code 39 barcode. Why are some characters swapped (e.g. Y and Z)?
6. I have chosen a barcode type for my application. Will all scanner models read it?
7. I have printed a Code 128 barcode but my scanner won't read it.
Barcode Symbologies
1. What type of barcode can I use to encode letters and special characters?
2. Can I encode small caps with a normal Code 39 font?
3. Can I use Code EAN for other purposes than retail?
4. Do you have a list of the Code 128 bitpattern?
5. How do I calculate a Code 128 checksum?
6. Do you have a list of the Code EAN bitpattern?
7. How do I calculate a Code EAN checksum?
8. Do you have a list of the Code 39 bitpattern?
9. How do I calculate a Code 39 check character?
The following section is related to our software products.
Barcode PlugIn for Illustrator
1. Can I generate serial barcodes with the plug-in?
2. My barcode always starts with a "9".
Barcode PlugIn for Indesign
1. Can I use the plug-in for serial barcodes?
2. The created code always begins with a "9".
Barcode Blitz
1. What output formats are supported?
2. I don't see a barcode if I import an EPS in my software.
3. The software won't launch (Mac).
4. I need more barcode types; can I upgrade to Barcode Generator?
Barcode Generator
1. I'm creating a UPC / EAN barcode but no code is displayed.
2. The software won't launch (Mac).
3. What output formats are supported?
4. I'm still using V2 of the software. Can I upgrade to V3?
5. What are the new features in Barcode Generator V3?
Barcode Fonts
1. Can I use the Windows version of the fonts in Microsoft Vista?
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