2D Bar Code Formats Characteristics: Usage & format
2D barcodes don’t encode data using bars but using dots, bars or squares positioned vertically and horizontally. To encode data including an Escape character (27 decimal, 1B hexadecimal), data must be enclosed in a transparent mode sequence (please read Transparent Print Data Mode paragraph)
The MaxiCode barcode is a 2D barcode that consists of 884 hexagons surrounding a bull’s-eye finder pattern. One bit of information is encoded by one hexagon...
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A Composite Component is a two dimensional bar code added to a GS1-14 or GS1-Expanded barcode: it is not a true matrixed code, but a stacked linear bar co...
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The PDF417 is a high-density 2D barcode created by Symbol Technology and now an ANSI/AIM USA standard, it is read with laser scanner and CCD cameras. This...
Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Data too long to be encoded in a PDF symbol can be encoded into a series of linked PDF417 blocks. Macro PDF417 options are similar to the PDF417 barcod...
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Data Matrix is a high density 2-D matrix code originally developed by RVSI – Acuity CiMatrix that can encode a lot of information in a very small space. ...
Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Aztec Code is a 2D matrix barcode symbology*** developed by Welch Allyn designed to combine the best characteristics of several 1st generation symbology,...
Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 9:03 PM
Codablock F is a 2D barcode developed by ELMICRON, as an extension of CODE 128. Within its capacities, it is possible to cut a given CODE 128 into sever...
Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 9:05 PM
QR code is a two-dimensional matrix symbol developed by DENSO Corporation. It is available in two versions —Model 1 and Model 2 (an enhanced version o...
Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 9:06 PM
The Swiss QR code is a modified QRCode symbol that meets very strict requirements and enables the initiation of payments at banks in Switzerland. It i...
Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 9:07 PM
The GS1-QRCode is a special version of the QRCode that can encode GS1 AI (Application Identifier) and non-ASCII FNC1 data separator (it can be inserted in...
Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 9:08 PM