Interleaved 2 of 5 Barcode FAQ
What is an Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode?
Why is it called Interleaved 2 of 5?
What specifications define Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes?
Are there different kinds of Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes?
Does Interleaved 2 of 5 use a check digit?
How do I print an Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode?
What is a Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode?
Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes (ITF barcodes) are symbols that encode numeric data. They are widely used in the shipping and distribution sector. Most if not all barcode scanners, except POS cash registers, read Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes.
Why is it called Interleaved 2 of 5?
The name Interleaved 2 of 5 comes from the way the bars and spaces are constructed. Unlike other barcode symbologies, Interleaved 2 of 5 bar codes encode information in both the bars and the spaces. This means that they are very compact because the white spaces isn't wasted but instead contains data.
What specification define Interleaved 2 of 5?
AIM GlobalAre there different kinds of Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes?
In addition to the standard Interleaved 2 of 5 symbols there are SSCC (Serial Shipping Container Code) barcodes which specify Interleaved 2 of 5. The SSCC specification is available from GS1. ITF-14, EAN-14, SCC-14, and DUN14 are other types of Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes.
Does Interleaved 2 of 5 use a check digit?
Interleaved 2 of 5 is said to be a self-checking symbology. Some implementations of Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes use a mod 10 check digit.
The mod 10 check digit is calculated by adding up the odd digits and multiplying the subtotal by 3, then adding that to the even digits. The check digit is the number that raises the subtotal to the next multiple of 10.
How do I print an Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode?
I2of5Tools is a font-based package that prints Interleaved 2 of 5 barcodes. It's available for Windows, the Macintosh, and Linux/UNIX. I2of5Tools can be purchased online and then downloaded to your computer.