Information Center

  • UPC Codes & GTINs
  • The UPC is one of the most recognizable barcodes, used on retail products throughout the US. Find out more about the uses and formatting of UPC bar
  • Coupon Barcodes
  • Learn more about the UPC and GS1 Databar Coupon formats here. Coupon barcodes make coupon redemption accurate and easy.
  • Printing Tips
  • Good barcodes require good printing. Click here for tips and information about good printing practices.
  • Symbol Color Guidelines
  • Barcodes are not limited to black and white; they can come in a variety of colors. Consult with this guide to determine which colors work the best.
  • EDI Shipping Labels
  • Click here to learn more about the GS1-128 label, the standard shipping label used by most large retailers.
  • Barcodes for Books
  • ISBN and Bookland EAN barcodes are the industry standard for identifying publications. Click here to learn more.
  • Check Digit Calculator
  • Calculate the check digit for a variety of barcode data structures: UPC, EAN-13, GTIN-14, and GS1-128 (SSCC-18).
  • Barcode Verification
  • Instructional breakdown of barcode print quality assessment. Barcode verification is an easy and proactive way to ensure barcode readability.
  • Barcode Languages
  • Learn more about the various symbologies that are used to encode barcodes. UPC, Interleaved 2 of 5, UCC/EAN 128, and more are covered.