Deutsche Post Identcode Barcode

This Symbology is also known as German Postal 2 of 5 Identcode, Deutsche Post AG Identcode, Deutsche Frachtpost Identcode, Identcode, CodeIdentcode, Deutsche Post AG (DHL)

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

Deutsche Post Identcode BarcodeIdentcode barcode Symbology is used by German Post (Deutsche Post AG) (Deutsche Frachtpost).
The Identcode contains a tracking number providing an identification of the customer (sender) and the mail piece.

The value to encode length is fixed to 11 digits plus 1 digit checksum which is automatically calculated by Barcode Professional products. The value to encode must have the following structure:
  • 2 digits for ID of primary distribution center
  • 3 digits for Customer ID
  • 6 digits for Mailing number
Sample of a Deutsche Post Identcode Barcode
Sample of a Deutsche Post Identcode Barcode

How to create Deutsche Post Identcode barcodes using Barcode Professional for

Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a Deutsche Post Identcode barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to DeutschePostIdentcode
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarRatio property to 3
    • Set the QuietZoneWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
    • Set the TopMargin and BottomMargin properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 11 digits:
    • 2 digits for ID of primary distribution center
    • 3 digits for Customer ID
    • 6 digits for Mailing number
Note: Please refer to the Class Reference documentation for more information about the properties and methods stated in this document.
In order to get a Deutsche Post Identcode barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to DeutschePostIdentcode
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    All values for barcode dimensions are expressed in INCHES by default. However, Barcode Professional supports other unit of measurement such as Millimeter, Centimeter, and Mils. For modifying the unit of measurement for barcoding, please set up the BarcodeUnit property as needed.
    • Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarRatio property to 3
    • Set the QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. It must be 11 digits:
    • 2 digits for ID of primary distribution center
    • 3 digits for Customer ID
    • 6 digits for Mailing number

Example of Deutsche Post Identcode barcode images

Code property = 56400000005 will produce the following barcode image:

Deutsche Post Identcode Barcode - Code property = 56400000005