Code 128 (also referred to as UCC 128, EAN 128, and USS Code 128) is a high density, alphanumeric barcode commonly used for shipping labels, ID cards, USPS applications, and some medical applications. It is able to encode upper and lower case letter, numbers, numerous symbols, control characters, and special functions.

Code 128 offers a number of benefits for its users. It is able to encode all 128 ASCII characters as well as a number of special function characters. For 1-D barcodes, Code 128 is generally the most compact (able to encode the most data in the smallest physical space). The amount of data is variable allowing the user to encode as much or as little data as is needed. It maintains a high level of data integrity with parity bits to verify each character and a check character to verify the data package as a whole.

PrecisionID Code 128 Barcode Font Package Contents

The PrecisionID Code 128 Barcode Font Package contains 6 sizes of Windows TrueType (TTF), Binary PostScript (PFB), and ASCII PostScript (PFA) fonts. The font is supplied in a "barcode only" format. For applications requiring human readable text below the barcode, we recommend printing the encoded data in a human readable font below the barcode.

The PrecisionID Code 128 Font Package also includes a User's Guide with specifications correlating specific fonts and point sizes with X dimensions and printed height. The User's Guide also includes several tutorials that explain step-by-step the application of PrecisionID's Code 128 Barcode in Microsoft Word (Mail Merge), Excel, Access, and Crystal Reports.

Because Code 128 barcodes require a check digit, the package includes PrecisionID Font Formatting Components(TM) for calculating this check digit. Further the components will automatically compress Code 128 barcodes taking advantage of the special functions built into the barcode. The PrecisionID Font Formatting Components(TM) includes a Microsoft VBA module for Microsoft Office applications and a UFL for Crystal Reports. For other applications or languages, the source code of these modules may be used as a guide for conversion.

UCC 128 / EAN 128 Barcodes

PrecisionID's Code 128 Font Package enables creation of UCC 128 and EAN 128 barcodes by simply substituting the ASCII 202 character for the FNC1 when using the C128AUTO macro. For more information about formatting UCC/EAN128 Barcodes, visit the GS1 website, Uniform Code Council's website, or visit the UCC Reference Library.

USPS EAN128 Barcodes

Code 128 barcodes are also recommended by the USPS for special services such as return receipts, delivery confirmations, large package routing. The PrecisionID C128 14 font when printed at 16 point creates the required barcode size for USPS EAN128 barcodes. The text at the bottom of the barcode must be properly formatted and printed using our OCR-A font to meet USPS specifications. For more information regarding USPS applications, see the USPS website for barcode standards.

ISBT 128 Barcodes

ISBT 128 is a global standard for the identification, labeling and information processing of human blood, tissue and organ products utilizing Code 128 barcodes. The International Society of Blood Transfusion (ISBT) initiated its development and maintains the standard. You may visit the ISBT Website site for more information on this standard.

Free Code 128 Demonstration Package

To enable evaluation of PrecisionID's Code 128 Font Package prior to purchasing, a free evaluation package is available. The PrecisionID Code 128 Demo Font Package is identical to the purchased package except the font contains a "demo" watermark on select characters. The demo package produces readable barcodes to allow you to fully evaluate our product before investing. Click here to download the demo version.

How to order

To order PrecisionID's Code 128 Font Package, click the "Add to Cart" button above to add it to your shopping cart. To finalize the order, click the "Checkout" button at the top of the page to begin the payment process. Payment by credit card is required. When entering billing information, enter the billing address of the credit card you are using for payment. For the e-mail address, enter the e-mail address where you wish the product download link sent.

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