Character Set | Length | Check Digit | Size, Module Width X, Print Ratio N |
numeric [0..9] | 13 digits | 1 check digit | H=32.0mms; W=142.75mms; X=1.016mms; variable size: 50-100%; N=2.5:1; Bearer bar >= 2X; Quiet zone left/right >= 10X |
Applications | The ITF-14 can represent a 14-digit article number (GTIN-14) and is usually used on transport packaging (boxes, crates, pallets...) for products in the GS1 identification system. The ITF-14 is especially suitable for direct printing on poor substrates (e.g. corrugated board) in logistics. The ITF-14 should not be used for POS scanner cash registers. |
Notes | The code is based on Code 2of5 Interleaved, but has an additional bearer bar. For printing methods requiring printing plates, the nominal bearer bar has a constant thickness of 4.83 millimetres (0.190 inch) and must completely surround the symbol; in all other cases a horizontal bearer with a minimum of twice the module width is sufficient. Note that the left and right quiet zones must be at least 12 times the module width, otherwise the rectangular bearer bar will not be activated. Further information can be found here. |