Barcode F (EAN-13) - EAN-13 Barcode
Plain English
A barcode format record using EAN-13 symbology. EAN-13 is the standard barcode for retail products worldwide (the 13-digit number under the barcode on most products). Data must be exactly 12 digits; the check digit is calculated automatically.
When to use
For retail product labelling where a 13-digit European Article Number is required.
Syntax
RFwhSSSrrrrccccDATA
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
R | Rotation: 1 (0 deg), 2 (90 deg), 3 (180 deg), 4 (270 deg) |
F | Barcode type identifier for EAN-13 (note: F is also the font field position) |
w | Narrow bar width multiplier (1-9) |
h | Wide bar width multiplier (1-9) |
SSS | Barcode height in dots (3 digits, zero-padded) |
rrrr | Row position in dots (4 digits, zero-padded) |
cccc | Column position in dots (4 digits, zero-padded) |
DATA | 12 digits (check digit is auto-calculated) |
Example
<STX>L D11 1F1100800300050978020137962 E
Complete label with EAN-13 barcode at row 300, column 50, height 80 dots