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  • Liner Barcodes(1D)
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  • EAN-8
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  • Industrial 2 of 5
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  • Code 11
  • Codabar
  • Code 39
  • Code 93
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  • MSI Code
  • 2D Barcodes
  • QR Code
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  • GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
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  • GS1 DataBar Limited
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  • GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked
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  • USPS Intelligent Mail
  • Postnet
  • Planet
  • Australian Post
  • UK Royal Mail (RM4SCC)
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  • Liner Barcodes(1D)
  • UPC-A
  • UPC-E
  • EAN-8
  • EAN-13
  • Industrial 2 of 5
  • Interleaved 2 of 5
  • Code 11
  • Codabar
  • Code 39
  • Code 93
  • Code 128
  • MSI Code
  • 2D Barcodes
  • QR Code
  • PDF417
  • DataMatrix
  • MaxiCode
  • Aztec Code
  • DotCode
  • Micro QR Code
  • Micro PDF417
  • Composite Barcodes
  • GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional
  • GS1 DataBar Truncated
  • GS1 DataBar Stacked
  • GS1 DataBar Stacked Omnidirectional
  • GS1 DataBar Limited
  • GS1 DataBar Expanded
  • GS1 DataBar Expanded Stacked
  • GS1 Composite Code
  • Other Types
  • Patch Code
  • USPS Intelligent Mail
  • Postnet
  • Planet
  • Australian Post
  • UK Royal Mail (RM4SCC)
Structure

1. Data regions that contain square modules in an array
2. Alignment patterns (for larger symbols)
3. Finder pattern
4. Quiet zone border

Density

High-density

Character set

Full ASCII

Capacity

Of all the sizes, 144 x 144 has the largest capacity, which can theoretically hold up to 3116 digits, 2335 alphanumeric characters, or 1556 bytes.

Error detection

Data Matrix uses convolutional error correction and optionally only error detection.

Error correction

Data Matrix uses the Reed-Solomon algorithm for error correction.

Usage

The most popular application for DataMatrix is labeling small items, such as small electronic components and pill bottles. DataMatrix is often found on packaging, posters and on manufacturing parts.

Industry

Electronics
Retail
Government
Marketing
Mail
Medical
DPM

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