Bar Code Reader Models 1000/1002 - BarcodeMuseum.com
Bar Code Reader Models 1000/1002 - BarcodeMuseum.com
Bar Code Reader Models 1000/1002 - BarcodeMuseum.com
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APPENDIX D - UPC SPECIFICATIONS<br />
The Universal Product <strong>Code</strong> (UPC) symbols can be found on almost all retail<br />
products today. The UPC coding system was designed to uniquely identify a<br />
product and its manufacturer.<br />
UPC VERSION A<br />
UPC-A is a fixed length (12 digits) numeric only code with the following features:<br />
0<br />
5<br />
Number System<br />
Character<br />
12345 67890<br />
5-Digit<br />
Manufacturer<br />
Number<br />
5-Digit<br />
Product <strong>Code</strong><br />
Check Digit<br />
UPC-A BAR CODE<br />
The NUMBER SYSTEM CHARACTER indicates the type of product the symbol is<br />
identifying:<br />
0,7 Regular UPC codes with numbers assigned by the Uniform <strong>Code</strong><br />
Council (see Appendix J - Sources of <strong>Bar</strong> <strong>Code</strong> Standards).<br />
2 Random-weight items such as meat and produce.<br />
3 National Drug <strong>Code</strong> and National Health-Related Items <strong>Code</strong>.<br />
4 For in-store marking of non-food items.<br />
5 Reserved for coupons.<br />
1,6,8,9 Reserved for future use.<br />
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