為了創建合適的UPC和EAN條形碼類型，打印的字符必須要從UPC/EAN條形碼字體數據表上定義的表格上選取。為了輕松地集成到應用程序中，IDAutomation提供了若干字體工具，這些工具在此產品中的使用是免費的。這些字體工具可以自動地格式條形碼字體的字符。當僅需要創建一個單一的條形碼時，IDAutomation推薦使用Onlinre Font Encoder。如果這些字體工具不能使用，并且UPC/EAN條形碼字體數據表存在混亂的話，請考慮使用IDAutomation的Barcode Component，Image Grenerator或Barcode Label Software。

除了EAN-14, UCC-128和EAN-128條形碼外，UPC, UCC, EAN, JAN, ISBN, Bookland, GTIN-8, GTIN-12和GTIN-13條形碼都可以在IDAutomation的UPC/EAN Barcode Font Advantage Package中創建；創建它們用的是Code 128 Barcode Fonts。其主要目的是作為商品和零售商檢驗和跟蹤的唯一標識。

下面是各種UPC/EAN相關條形碼標準的概要信息：

• 附加條形碼-一個額外的條形碼可以僅在該符號的右邊進行創建，用于編碼額外的信息。這些條形碼的長度或者為2位或者為5位數字。
• EAN Code- European Article Numbering系統在EAN-13中由13個數字組成。EAN-8由8個數字組成，用于小型的商品包裝。EAN-14是一種使用ITF或Code 128條形碼創建的一種條碼類型且不包含在該套包中。
• ISBN和Bookland- 提供給書本或期刊的EAN-13條形碼是從它指定的ISBN號生成的。當將ISBN編碼成一個EAN-13條形碼時，在ISBN編碼上加上前綴碼978，并不使用校驗碼。當用這種方法將ISBN數字編碼成EAN-13條形碼時，它經常被提及為Bookland>，欲了解更多信息，請查閱ISBN和Bookland Barcode Tutorial。
• GTIN- 全球貿易項目編號，它被用來識別貿易中的所有項目。
• JAN-JAN條形碼除了首兩個字符是被設置成“49”之外,它與EAN編碼基本一樣，。
• UCC- 美國統一編碼委員會為多行業的產品身份識別創建了標準。UCC12是UPC-A標準的另外一個名字。UCC條形碼現在被稱為GrS1。
• UPC- Universal Product Code (UPC)條形碼自1973年以來，就在美國和加拿大被用于零售行業。UPC-A由12個數字組成，而UPC-E是將12位數壓縮至8位并用于小型商品包裝的一種條碼編碼方式。
• GS1-128（前身為UCC128或EAN128）是使用Code 128創建的一種條形碼類型且不包含在此套包中。

UPC.EAN Barcode Font Advantage Package特性

IDAutomation的UPC/EAN Font Advantage Package中包含的不只是幾個字體而已。在該套包中除了字體工具，宏命令和源代碼外，還包含了若干格式的五個不同的字體高度，以協助應用集成。UPC/EAN Barcode Font Advantage Package的詳情如下：

• Patent Pending技術- 此產品的最新版本包含了新的Patent Pending技術，使其能夠支持高質量的條形碼打印。
• 先進的字體編碼- IDAutomation的那些符號集允許在一個單一先進的字體中生成所有的UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, JAN和ISBN條形碼。
• 內含多種字體工具- 為了輕松地集成到應用程序中，在此套包中提供了一些免費的字體工具。當需要創建一個單一的條形碼時，IDAutomation推薦使用Online Font Encoder。可用的字體工具如下：
  • .NET 框架程序集DLL (100% 托管代碼)
  • C++ 頭文件
  • C# .NET 類庫
  • Visual Basic 6的校驗碼計算器和FoxPro源代碼。
  • 水晶報表框架(允許不使用UFL的crystal 報表發布)
  • 水晶報表UFL (用戶函數庫)
  • Windows® 的DLL
  • FileMaker Pro插件
  • FoxPro程序模塊
  • 為Lotus Notes, Domino和Approach提供的LotusScript Function
  • 用VBA源代碼為Word, Excel和Access提供的Microsoft® Office Macro
  • 微軟的報表服務
  • 在線字體編碼器
  • Oracle Reports Libraries和PLL
  • OpenOffice和StarOffice的VB宏命令
  • 具有Visual Basic, C++, PowerBuilder, FoxPro和JAVA的源代碼
  • VB.NET模塊
  • 所有字體工具的完整列表
• 支持跨平臺- 在這個套包中特有的編碼方式使其具有跨平臺功能，支持Unix, Linux, Macintosh and Windows®操作系統。
• 支持低分辨率打印機-所設計的IDAutomation UPC/EAN條形碼字體，是為了支持除在更高分辨率的打印機上進行精確打印外，還支持在203DPI熱敏打印機和300DPI打印機上的精確打印。當在203DPI打印機上打印時，磅值大小應選擇為6的倍數。當在300DPI打印機上打印時，磅值大小應選擇4的倍數。
• 提供五種不同的高度- 用“S”命名的字體是“小號高度”字體，它的高度比UCC推薦的高度還小。然而，IDAutomation研究的這些更小號的符號主要是用于UPC-A和UPC-E條形碼。用“M”命名的字體是“中號高度”字體并被推薦給打印EAN-8和UPC-E條形碼時使用。用“L”命名的字體是最大號高度的字體，當以16磅打印時大約有22毫米，并被推薦給打印UPC-A和EAN-13條形碼時使用。
• 行業標準- UPC/EAN條形碼字體可以滿足當前所有的GS1,UCC,EAN,European EN 797和IEC15420:2000規格說明。該條形碼規格說明中的所有的符號都包含在該字體中，其包含了人可讀的字符和附加的符號。
• 嵌入式功能-開發者授權內含的字體允許嵌入到PDF，Word文檔和其他文件以支持嵌入功能。
• 提供人不易識別的字體-在該套包中提供了的除標準的人可識別的字符以外的字體，用于支持人可讀的變體實現打印功能。
• 提供多種字體格式- 每一個訂單中所包含的如下：
  • TrueType字體提供在PC和Macintosh樣式。TrueType TTF字體兼容Macintosh OS X和Windows所有的版本，包括Pocket PC。Macintosh格式化的MTT TrueType字體兼容Macintosh System7.1和更高版本。
  • OpenType OTF字體以PostScript概要的形式提供。這些字體兼容Windows®, Macintosh OS X和其他操作系統以支持OpenType格式。
  • PostScript Type 1字體提供二進制，ASCII和Macintosh版本支持。
  • 此外，在該套包中包含了支持12, 16, 20和28磅的PCL laserjet soft字體。
  • 開發者授權可以轉換IDAutomation的字體到其他所需的格式，包括TrueDoc和OpenType。
  • 對于提供給Macintosh, UNIX和其他操作系統的大多數最新的安裝程序，請訪問IDAutomation的技術支持站點。
• 數據表和實現示例- 對于有關字體的更多的技術信息，如字符集詳情及計算校驗和字符等，請參閱UPC/EAN Font Data Sheet。

To create proper UPC and EAN barcode types, the characters printed must be selected from the tables defined in the UPC/EAN barcode font data sheet. For easy integration into applications, IDAutomation provides several Font Tools that are free to use with this product. The font tools automatically format the characters to the barcode font. When it is only necessary to create a single barcode, IDAutomation recommends using the Onlinre Font Encoder. If the Font Tools cannot be utilized and if the UPC/EAN barcode font data sheet causes confusion, consider using IDAutomation’s Barcode Components, Image Grenerators or the Barcode Label Software.

UPC, UCC, EAN, JAN, ISBN, Bookland, GTIN-8, GTIN-12 and GTIN-13 barcodes may all be created from IDAutomation's UPC/EAN Barcode Font Advantage Package with the exception of EAN-14, UCC-128 and EAN-128; these are created with the Code 128 Barcode Fonts. The primary purpose for these barcodes is to uniquely identify a product and manufacturer for retail checkout and tracking purposes.

Below is a brief summary of the various UPC/EAN related barcode standards:

• Add-on Barcodes - An additional barcode may be created just to the right of the symbol to encode additional information. These barcodes are either 2 or 5 digits in length.
• EAN Code - The European Article Numbering system which consists of 13 numbers in EAN-13. EAN-8 consists of eight (8) digits for small packages. EAN-14 is a type created with ITF or Code 128 barcode and is not included in this package.
• ISBN and Bookland - The EAN-13 barcode for a book or periodical is generated from the ISBN number assigned to it. When encoding ISBN in an EAN-13 barcode, the ISBN number is preceded by the number 978 and the ISBN check digit is not used. When the ISBN number is encoded in the EAN-13 barcode in this way, it is often referred to as Bookland. For more information, please review the ISBN and Bookland Barcode Tutorial.
• GTIN - The Global Trade Item Number, which is used to identify any item that is traded.
• JAN - JAN barcodes are the same as the EAN codes, except the first two characters are set to "49".
• UCC - The Unirversal Code Council creates standards for multi-industry product identification. UCC12 is another name for the UPC-A standard. The UCC barcode is now referred to as GrS1.
• UPC - The Universal Product Code (UPC) barcode has been used in the retail industry in the U.S. and Canada since 1973. UPC-A consists of 12 numbers and UPC-E consists of 12 numbers that are compressed into eight (8) numbers for small packages.
• GS1-128 (Formerly UCC128 or EAN128) is a barcode type created with Code 128 and is not included in this package.

UPC/EAN Barcode Font Advantage Package Features

IDAutomation's UPC/EAN Font Advantage Package is more than just a few fonts. This package contains five (5) different font heights in several formats along with font tools, macros and source code to assist with application integration. Details of the UPC/EAN Barcode Font Advantage Package are as follows:

• Patent Pending Technology - The latest version of this product includes new patent pending font technology which allows extremely high-quality barcode printing.
• Advanced Font Encoding - IDAutomation's implementation of these symbologies allows a single advanced font to produce all UPC-A, UPC-E, EAN-8, EAN-13, JAN & ISBN barcodes.
• Multiple Font Tools Included - For easy integration into applications, several font tools are provided that are free to use with this package. When it is necessary to create a single barcode, IDAutomation recommends using the Online Font Encoder. Available font tools include the following:
  • .NET Framework Assembly DLL (100% managed code)
  • C++ header file
  • C# .NET Class Library
  • Check digit calculator with Visual Basic 6 and FoxPro source code
  • Crystal Reports Formulas (allows distribution of crystal reports without the UFL)
  • Crystal Reports UFL (User Function Library)
  • DLL for Windows®
  • FileMaker Pro Plug-ins
  • FoxPro Program Module
  • LotusScript Functions for Lotus Notes, Domino and Approach
  • Microsoft® Office Macros for Word, Excel and Access with VBA source code
  • Microsoft Reporting Services
  • Online Font Encoder
  • Oracle Reports Libraries and PLL
  • OpenOffice & StarOffice VB macros
  • Source Code in Visual Basic, C++, PowerBuilder, FoxPro and JAVA
  • VB.NET Module
  • Complete list of all font tools
• Cross-platform Support - The unique encoding of the fonts in this package allow cross-platform support between Unix, Macintosh and Windows® systems in any locale or language.
• Low Resolution Printer Support - IDAutomation UPC/EAN barcode fonts are designed to print precisely on 203 DPI thermal printers and 300 DPI printers in addition to higher resolution printers. When printing at 203 DPI, the point size chosen should be a multiple of 6. When printing at 300 DPI, the point size chosen should be a multiple of 4.
• Five Different Heights Provided - Fonts with "S" in the name are "shortened height" fonts that are below what the UCC recommends. However, IDAutomation has observed these shorter symbols used with UPC-A and UPC-E barcodes. Fonts with "M" in the name are "medium height" fonts and are recommended for printing EAN-8 and UPC-E barcodes. Fonts with "L" in the name are the largest with a height of approximately 22mm when printed at 16 points and are recommended for printing UPC-A and EAN-13 barcodes.
• Industry Standards - UPC/EAN barcode fonts meet all current GS1, UCC, EAN, European EN 797 and IEC 15420:2000 specifications. All symbols of this barcode specification are in the fonts including human readable characters and add-on symbols.
• Embeddable Functionality - The fonts included with the Developer License allow embedding into PDFs, Word documents and other files that support embedding.
• Non-Human Readable Fonts Provided - Fonts that exclude the normal human readable characters are provided in this package to support the printing of the human readable variation implementation.
• Multiple Font Formats Provided - The following are included in every order:
  • TrueType fonts are supplied in PC and Macintosh format. The TrueType TTF fonts are compatible with Macintosh OS X and all versions of Microsoft Windows, including Pocket PC. Macintosh formatted MTT TrueType fonts are compatible with Macintosh System 7.1 and above.
  • OpenType OTF fonts with PostScript outlines are provided. These are compatible with Windows®, Macintosh OS X and other systems supporting the OpenType format.
  • PostScript Type 1 fonts are supplied in binary, ASCII and Macintosh versions.
  • Also included in this package are PCL laserjet soft fonts in 12, 16, 20 and 28 points.
  • The Developer License grants the right to convert IDAutomation's fonts to other formats as necessary including TrueDoc and OpenType.
  • For the most up to date installation procedures for Macintosh, UNIX and other operating systems, please visit the IDAutomation Technical Support page.
• Data Sheet & Implementation Examples - For more technical information about the fonts such as character set detail and calculating the check character, please review the UPC/EAN Font Data Sheet.