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Bar
Code Tutorial
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Bar Code is a graphical representation of a number. The
lines that make up a bar code vary in width and are recognized
by the scanner and decoded back into a number to be used
by a computer or cash register. |
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| Most
bar codes display the number below the vertical bars which
is called a Human Readable and may be used in case of
a faulty scan. |
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| Bar
codes may consist only of numbers (numeric) or both numbers
and letters (alpha-numeric). Sarah Promotions recommends
numeric bar codes where possible as alpha-numeric numbers
require larger bar codes to be able to represent all of
the alpha-numeric characters. |
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There
are many different bar codes with names such as Code 128,
Interleaved 2 of 5, EAN13 etc. These are just names given
to describe the bar code. You will notice that some bar
codes are wider than others. For now you should note that
there are two main groups....
Local Codes; These are
used when you do not require an International code. For
example, to tag goods in your own shop that will only
be scanned by your own employees.
International Codes;
If you require a code that is unique to your company,
even when scanned by others. For example, you sell your
goods to department stores. These codes must be registered
with the relevant authority. A typical international code
identifies your country, your company, and your product.
Important; Your scanner
should be able to read BOTH International and Local codes
automatically.
If you choose a local code you can still read International
codes that are supplied to your store with brand name
goods. |
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The Canadian Association of
Liquor Jurisdictions (CALJ) provides information about bar
codes and product identification standards for use in the
distribution of beverage alcohol in Canada, on the CALJ
site
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updated April 20, 2010. This web site is designed and maintained
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