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Structure |
1. Leading quiet zone |
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Density |
Moderate-density |
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Character set |
Alpha-numeric (Code 39 also support these characters: Percent sign (%), Plus sign (+), Dollar sign ($), Slash mark (/), Period (.), Hyphen (-)) |
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Capacity |
Unlimited (Usually Contains 20 to 23 Alphanumeric Characters) |
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Error detection |
Code 39 is self-detection, a check digit normally isn't necessary. |
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Error correction |
Code 39 does not support error correction |
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Usage |
Code 39 is still widely used, especially in non-retail environments. It is the standard barcode used by the United States Department of Defense and is also used by the Health Industry Bar Code Council (HIBCC). |
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