Code 128 Barcode Font Package by IDAutomation

• Create & print Code 128 barcodes from a font.
• Easily encodes GS1-128 AIs.
• Patent Pending font technology produces extremely high-quality barcodes.
• Supplied with normal and human-readable versions.
• Contains over 18 different Code 128 barcode font versions in 6 different formats.
• Over 30 royalty free font tools, macros, plug-ins and IDAutomation fontware provided.
• Includes examples for Microsoft® Word, Excel, Access and Crystal Reports.
• Compatible with Microsoft Windows®, Pocket PC, Macintosh, Unix, Linux and others.
• TrueType, OpenType, PCL laserjet soft fonts and PostScript font versions are included.
• Supports AIM USS Code-128, ISS-Code-128, UCC-128, EAN-128, GS1-128, SCC18, USPS, SISAC, Canada Post and other specifications based on Code128.
• New Features in Version 2009:
  • Human Readable display within the font without showing the check character.
  • GS1-128 AIs with parentheses are now visible in the human readable version.
  • Unicode option improves compatibility with MAC and double-byte character sets.

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This Code 128 font package includes over 18 Code 128 fonts in 6 formats, with royalty free rights to use any IDAutomation font tools, macros and source code as necessary for application integration. The fonts comply with all ANSI, AIM, ISO and European (CEN) standards for Code 128 including ISS-128.

Features and details of the package are as follows:

• Font Tools & IDAutomation Fontware Included - For easy integration into applications, IDAutomation provides several free font tools that can be used with IDAutomation fonts. The font tools automatically format the start, stop and check characters to the barcode font. When it is necessary to create a single barcode, IDAutomation recommends using the Online Barcode Font Encoder. The following are a few of the free font tools available:
  • .NET Framework Assembly DLL (100% managed code)
  • C++ .h header file
  • C# .NET Class Library
  • Check digit calculator with Visual Basic 6 and FoxPro source code
  • Crystal Reports Formulas
  • Crystal Reports UFL (User Function Library)
  • DLL for Windows®
  • FileMaker Plug-ins

    "The low cost and the easy integration of the encoding tools into our existing VB.Net application, thereby allowing us to encode mrs and confirmation delivery data for use with the USPS. Integration was very simple...seamless.” - J Edwards , PSC Info Group, Valley Forge, PA

  • FoxPro Program Module
  • LotusScript Functions for Lotus Notes, Domino and Approach
  • Microsoft® Office Macros for Word, Excel and Access with VBA source code
  • Microsoft Reporting Services
  • Oracle Reports Libraries and PLL
  • OpenOffice & StarOffice VB macros
  • Source Code in Visual Basic, C++, PowerBuilder, FoxPro and JAVA
  • VB.NET Module
  • Complete list of all font tools
• Patent Pending Technology - The fonts in this package include new patent pending technology, which allows for extremely high quality printing of Code 128 barcode symbols.
• GS1-128 (UCC/EAN-128) Support - When using Code 128 for GS1-128 (formerly UCC-128 or EAN-128), every barcode must begin with a Start C character followed by a (fnc1) "function code one" character. The Code128() function in IDAutomation free font tools provides an automated method for doing this by inserting an ASCII202 character for each AI represented. Additionally, when printed at 12 points the IDAutomationC128M font is specifically designed for GS1 barcodes where a size of 1/2 inch tall and an X dimension of 10 mils is required.

  "The IDAutomation Code 128 Font enabled us to integrate barcodes into 4D and Microsoft Excel applications that work cross-platform between Classic Macintosh, OS-X and Microsoft® Windows® operating systems." - Charles Daneri, Objective Systems, LLC (computer consulting firm), Baltimore, MD.

• GS1-128 AIs - New functionality in the 2009 and later versions automatically place parentheses around AIs in GS1-128 within the same font by using ReturnType 6. Parentheses may also be used to encode AIs within the font.
• Human-Readable Versions - New functionality in the 2009 and later versions allow human readable text interpretations to be performed within the same font by using the ReturnType function. Separate fonts with text interpretations are also provided for character sets B and C in the licensed version.
• Six (6) Different Heights Provided - Code 128 barcode fonts are scaleable and should be printed at the correct font size to suit the application and scanning equipment. In addition to using the point size to set the font width, six (6) versions of the Code 128 barcode fonts are provided to support different height requirements.
• Industry Standards - IDAutomation Code 128 barcode fonts were created directly from AIM and ISO standards and have been in use since 1998.
• Low-Resolution Printer Support - IDAutomation Code 128 barcode fonts are designed to print precisely on 203 DPI thermal printers and 300 DPI printers in addition to higher resolution printers. When printing at 203 DPI, the point size chosen should be a multiple of 6. When printing at 300 DPI, the point size chosen should be a multiple of 4.
• USPS Support - When printed at 16 points, the IDAutomationC128L font will produce the exact dimensions for GS1 (EAN128) required by the USPS special services, which is a height of .75" and an X dimension of .013". The IDAutomationC128S font at 28 points will produce a barcode at 23.5 mils and .81" tall, which meets requirements for the USPS Intelligent Mail Container Barcode USPS-B-3215.
• Canada Post Support - When printed at 21 points, the IDAutomationC128L font will produce the dimensions required by the CANADA POST, which is a height of 1" and an X dimension of .017".
• Easy Function Encoding Capability - IDAutomation Code 128 barcode fonts provide easy methods of encoding functions in barcodes such as returns and tabs.
• Embeddable Functionality - Barcode fonts included with the Developer License allow embedding into PDFs, Word documents and other files that support embedding so those who do not have the fonts installed may still generate and print the barcode.
• Multiple Language and Locale Support - In the event the system regional setting is not set to "English" or the 1252 Latin-1 codepage, the fonts support the following additional code pages in Windows: 1250 European, 1251 Cyrillic, 1253 Greek, 1254 Turkish, 1255 Hebrew and 1256 Arabic. To obtain a font that will work in any operating system, code page and locale, IDAutomation offers the Universal Barcode Font Advantage™, which creates Code 128, EAN-128 and many other barcode types with a single font.

"We picked your package because of the detailed description of product capabilities and ease of use. Our data transfer is streamlined for both e-traffic and paper customers. The software package came with clear instructions and works seamlessly in the background." - Michael Lott, Isoforensics Inc., Bountiful, UT

• Multiple Formats Provided - When a license is purchased, the following versions are provided:
  • TTF fonts are supplied as digitally signed, OpenType fonts with TrueType outlines. They are compatible with Macintosh OS-X and all versions of Microsoft Windows®, including 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7, and Windows Mobile.
  • The OTF fonts are digitally signed, OpenType fonts with PostScript outlines compatible with Windows, MAC OS-X, Linux and other systems supporting the OpenType format.
  • PostScript Type 1 fonts are supplied in binary (PFB), ASCII (PFA) and MAC classic versions (MT1 and BMA).
  • Macintosh classic TrueType (MTT) fonts are included for MAC System 7.1 to OS-X.
  • Also included in this package are PCL laserjet soft fonts in 8, 12, 16, 20 and 24 points.
  • The Developer License grants the right to convert IDAutomation's fonts to other formats as necessary including TrueDoc and OpenType.
  • For the most up to date installation procedures for Macintosh, Unix and other operating systems, please visit the IDAutomation Technical Support Page.

Code 128 is a high-density barcode symbology that encodes numbers, symbols, uppercase and lowercase text as well as functions such as returns and tabs. It is the preferred barcode used for many standards including GS1-128, EAN-128, GTIN, UCC-128, ISBT-128, SISAC, SICI, ICCBBA, EAN-14, SSCC-18 and SCC-14.

All Code 128 barcodes require a start character, checksum character, and a stop character. Due to the required calculation of a checksum, implementation of Code128 as a barcode font may be difficult without IDAutomation's Royalty Free Font Tools. If an easier-to-use barcode font is preferred and Code 128 is not required, consider the IDAutomation Code 39 Barcode Font, which does not require checksums to be calculated. IDAutomation also provides Barcode Label Software and many Barcode Components that often provide easy implementation due to their ability to automatically calculate the checksum and completely format the barcode.

All orders include free, automatic registration for technical support and product upgrades for a period of 30 days. Support and upgrades may be provided beyond 30 days if the Priority Support and Upgrade Subscription is purchased when placing the order.

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License Summary: (Choose the appropriate link to obtain more details about the license type.)

• The Developer License allows one (1) developer royalty-free distribution up to 10,000 user licenses.
• The 5 Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for up to five (5) developers and 20,000 user licenses.
• The Unlimited Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License for an unlimited number of developers and an unlimited number of user licenses.
• The Small Company Developer License grants the rights of the Developer License to qualifying organizations.
• The Single User License allows use of the Software for one (1) user in your organization. However, if the Software is used in connection with a high-speed printer that prints over 55 pages per minute or a system (including all hardware, printer and software) having a cost totaling over $50,000 USD or equivalent in a foreign currency, a Developer License is required. Highly discounted Multiple User Licenses are also available in various quantities.

Code 128 Barcode Font Package TrueType, OpenType, PCL laserjet soft fonts and PostScript font versions are included   Download Demo	$139	$395*	$790	$1580	$2370

* The Small Company Agreement must be completed prior to purchase.

In addition to this product, IDAutomation also offers the Universal Barcode Font Advantage™, which creates many linear barcodes as a single font on multiple operating systems and locales. The Universal Barcode Font Advantage™ supports Code 128, UCC/EAN-128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, MSI, Codabar, USPS Intelligent-Mail or OneCode, Postnet and Planet.

If assistance is needed, please contact IDAutomation.

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