ITF-14 Barcode

This Symbology is also known as UPC Shipping Container Symbol ITF-14, ITF14, Case Code, UPC Case Code, EAN/UCC-14, EAN-14, UCC-14, DUN-14, GTIN-14, UCC-12, EAN/UCC-13

This Barcode Symbology is supported by the following Neodynamic products:

Overview

ITF-14 BarcodeThe ITF-14 or UPC Shipping Container Symbol is used to mark cartons, cases, or pallets that contain products which have a UPC or EAN product identification number. The short-hand name for the symbol is "ITF-14", which is an acronym for "Interleaved 2 of 5" (the Barcode Symbology used) and 14 digits (the length of the container symbol).

The ITF-14 symbol has the following structure:
  • 1 digit for Packaging indicator
  • 2 digits for UPC numbering system or EAN prefix
  • 5 digits for Manufacturer identification number
  • 5 digits for Item identification number
  • 1 digit for Checksum which is automatically calculated by Barcode Professional

The value to encode passed to Barcode Professional must be 13 digits only because the 14th digit (the checksum) is automatically calculated by Barcode Professional products.

Sample of an ITF-14 Barcode with Bearer Bar
Sample of an ITF-14 Barcode with Bearer Bar

How to create ITF-14 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 an ITF-14 barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to Itf14
  • Setting up dimensions and quiet zones:
    • Set the BarWidth and BarHeight properties (Values are expressed in Inches)
    • Set the BarRatio property
    • 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. You must specify the first 13 digits only because the checksum is automatically calculated
  • Setting up the Bearer Bars:
    • Set the BearerBarStyle property to Frame, or HorizontalRules
    • Set the BearerBarWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)
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 ITF-14 barcode image, please follow these steps:
  • Set the Symbology property to Itf14
  • 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
    • Set the QuietZone property (Value is expressed in Inches)
  • Set the Code property with the value to encode. You must specify the first 13 digits only because the checksum is automatically calculated
  • Setting up the Bearer Bars:
    • Set the BearerBarStyle property to Frame, or HorizontalRules
    • Set the BearerBarWidth property (Value is expressed in Inches)

Example of an ITF-14 barcode image

Code property = 1540014128876 and BearerBarStyle property = Frame and HorizontalRules will produce the following barcode images:

ITF-14 Barcode - Code property = 1540014128876 and BearerBarStyle property = Frame and HorizontalRules   ITF-14 Barcode - Code property = 1540014128876 and BearerBarStyle property = Frame and HorizontalRules