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Classic discrete barcode developed in 1972 for libraries, blood banks, and air freight billing.
What is Codabar Barcode?
Classic discrete barcode developed in 1972 for libraries, blood banks, and air freight billing. Defined under standard ANSI/AIM BC3, Codabar is engineered for fast, reliable optical scanning across industrial and commercial environments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Standard Symbology | Codabar (ANSI/AIM BC3) |
| Character Set | Numeric digits (0-9), 6 symbols (-:.$/+), and start/stop characters (A, B, C, D) |
| Checksum Algorithm | Self-checking (optional Modulo 16) |
| Quiet Zone Margin | 10 times the narrow element width |
| Processing Mode | 100% Client-Side In-Browser (Zero Server Logs) |
✅ Key Advantages
- •Self-checking and printable on dot-matrix printers
- •Can encode different start and stop characters to signal routing info
📦 Common Use Cases
- •Blood bank tube labeling (ISBT 128 legacy systems)
- •Public and university library book checkout systems
- •FedEx airbill tracking and photo lab processing
Frequently Asked Questions
What are start and stop characters in Codabar?
Codabar requires one of four start/stop letters: A, B, C, or D at the beginning and end of the barcode (e.g. A12345B).
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