EAN/UPC Add On 5 Barcode

This Symbology is also known as EAN Supplement 5/Five-digit Add-On, EAN+5, UPC Supplement 5/Five-digit Add-On, UPC+5

Overview

The EAN/UPC Add-On Symbols were designed to encode information supplementary to that in the main barcode symbol on periodicals, hardback, and paperback books. Because they provide reduced security, use of Add-On Symbols shall be limited to applications where rules in the application specification governing data format and content provide appropriate safeguards.

A five-digit Add-On Symbol may be used in specific applications to accompany an EAN-13, UPC-A, or UPC-E Barcodes. In general, the five-digit Add-On barcode is positioned following the right Quiet Zone of the main symbol but can be drawn without requiring the presence of the mail symbol.

Sample of an EAN/UPC Add On 5 Barcode

How to create EAN/UPC Add On 5 barcodes using Barcode Professional

Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.

In order to get an EAN/UPC Add On 5 barcode image, please follow these steps:

Set the Symbology property to EanUpcAddOn5
Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
- Set the BarWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
- Set the BarHeight property (Value is expressed in Inches)
Set the Code property with a 5-digit value