Barcode G (EAN-8) - EAN-8 Barcode
Plain English
A barcode format record using EAN-8 symbology. EAN-8 is the short version of EAN-13, designed for small packages where a full 13-digit barcode will not fit. Data must be exactly 7 digits; the check digit is calculated automatically.
When to use
For small retail products where an EAN-13 barcode is too large for the available space.
Syntax
RGwhSSSrrrrccccDATA
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
R | Rotation: 1 (0 deg), 2 (90 deg), 3 (180 deg), 4 (270 deg) |
G | Barcode type identifier for EAN-8 |
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 | 7 digits (check digit is auto-calculated) |
Example
<STX>L D11 1G110080020005012345670 E
Complete label with EAN-8 barcode at row 200, column 50, height 80 dots