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Product: LABEL MATRIX, LABELVIEW, CODESOFT

Version: All Versions

 

The ITF-14, also referred to as "Shipping Container Code", is an interleaved 2 of 5 symbology that requires the following 14 numeric digits:

  • Digit 1 - Packing indicator
  • Digits 2-3 - UPC numbering system or EAN prefix
  • Digits 4-8 - Manufacturer identification number
  • Digits 9-13 - Item identification number
  • Digit 14 - Checksum digit (a Mod10 checksum automatically generated by the software)

Bearer Bars

The ITF-14 bar code includes several options for adding bearer bars to help prevent short scans.

  • None - Print only the bar code, with no bearer bars or box
  • Bearer Bars - Prints the bar code with horizontal bearer bars above and below the bar code
  • Bearer Box - Prints the bar code with horizontal and vertical bearer bars surrounding the bar code