MICR, OCR and Bar Code Fonts at BizFonts.com

IDAutomation offers several barcode font tools in the form of components, macros and source code. When using barcode fonts that are not self-checking, these tools are necessary for checksum calculations as the fonts themselves cannot perform checksum calculations. Browse the list below for the best application of tools, macros and source codes. The use of IDAutomation tools is royalty free if a license to one of IDAutomation's barcode fonts has been purchased. If a product is needed but not found then please contact IDAutomation for a product request.

Barcode Font Tools and IDAutomation Fontware

NOTE: IDAutomation's Universal Barcode Font uses a different set of font tools.

Product Information	Download Link	Feature Level
4D 4th Dimension		1
ANSI C code		3
C# bar code library		2
C++ header file		6
Check Digit Calculator		6
Crystal Reports Barcode Font Formulas	Only supplied with purchase	5
Crystal Reports UFL - ActiveX and COM based		6
Crystal Reports UFL - Native (recommended version)		6
DLL for Windows - ActiveX and COM based		6
DLL for Windows - Native (recommended version)		6
Filemaker Barcode Plug-in for Windows and Macintosh		2
Intuit QuickBooks		1
Java source code		2
LotusScript for Notes, Domino and Approach		6
Macintosh Apple Works		1
Microsoft Reporting Services DLL for Barcode Fonts		5
Microsoft Office Macros & VBA for Excel, Access & Word		6
Omnis 4GL source code		1
OpenOffice & StarOffice VB macros		6
Oracle Reports PL/SQL Barcode Library with source		3
PowerBuilder Source Code		1
Source Code (VB, Java, C, Foxpro, Oracle, PowerBuilder & others)		M
StarOffice add-In DLL		2
Visual Basic source code - Module1.bas		6
Visual Basic .vb module for Visual Studio .NET		4
Visual Basic 6 .bas module		6
Visual FoxPro source code		4
Other - use IDAutomation's VB code for conversion to other languages		6
IDAutomation also offers image generators, label software and barcode components that can all create barcodes without fonts.

MICR and OCR Font Advantage Packages

IDAutomation's MICR fonts allow printing of numbers and codes to create bank checks or drafts from blank check stock. The OCR-A and OCR-B fonts are used for OCR applications requiring these specific fonts.

MICR E13B Fonts - the font used by banks in the US and several other countries for MICR E-13B encoding.
MICR CMC7 Fonts - a MICR font used by banks in France, Mexico and most Spanish speaking countries.
OCR-A and OCR-B Fonts - a standard character set font that is very easy for optical character recognition systems to read.
Security Fonts - used to securely print text, names and currency amounts on highly secure documents.

Easy to use Self Checking Barcode Font Advantage Packages

The following barcodes are self-checking. They do not require calculations for check digits because the checking technology is coded into each barcode character making them very easy to use. For non-programmers, IDAutomation recommends using one of these barcode fonts for applications if possible.

Code 39 - an alpha-numeric barcode, sometimes referred to as the 3 of 9 Code and LOGMARS Code.
Codabar - a numeric barcode encoding numbers with a slightly higher density than Code 39.
EZ Barcode Font Package for Windows - includes Code 39 and Codabar self-checking TrueType barcode fonts for Windows in a single package.
Industrial 2 of 5, Code 2 of 5 non-interleaved - an older numeric barcode encoding numbers only.

Barcode Font Advantage Packages with fonts that require check digit calculations

The following fonts are not self-checking and therefore require check characters to be calculated. Most are supplied with examples for use in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Crystal Reports. IDAutomation also includes over 30 font tools for easy integration into several different applications.

Code 11 - high density numeric barcode used mostly in labeling telecommunications components.
Code 128 - alpha-numeric barcode with three character sets. The Code 128 barcode fonts allow for the printing of characters for Code 128, UCC-128, EAN-128, SSCC-18 and SCC-14 specifications.
Code 93 - similar to Code 39, but requires two check characters.
Interleaved 2 of 5 - the Interleaved 2 of 5 barcode symbology is a numeric only barcode used for interleaving pairs of numbers in a high density barcode format.
MSI Plessey - the MSI Plessey barcode was designed by the Plessey Company in England and has been used primarily in libraries and retail applications such as grocery store shelves.
POSTNET & PLANET - used by US post offices for mail delivery and tracking.
RM4SCC & 4STATE - used by post offices in England, Australia and a few other countries.
UPC, EAN, JAN & ISBN - the UPC/EAN barcode font can create several types of barcodes such as UPC, EAN, JAN, ISBN and Bookland.

Bundled Barcode Font Advantage Packages

These bundles include many of IDAutomation fonts in one package for a reasonable price.

EZ Barcode Font Package for Windows - includes Code 39 and Codabar self-checking TrueType barcode fonts for Windows in a single package.
TrueType Barcode Font Advantage Package - includes the most popular linear barcode fonts as well as MICR and OCR in TrueType form for Windows and Macintosh.
Complete Barcode Font Advantage Package - includes all linear barcode fonts as well as MICR and OCR in TrueType, OpenType, PostScript and PCL form.
Universal Barcode Font Advantage™ - designed to support most linear barcodes as a single font on multiple operating systems and locales. Supports Code 128, Code 39, Interleaved 2 of 5, Postnet, Planet, MSI and Codabar.

PDF417, Data Matrix and Other 2D Barcode Fonts

PDF417 and other two dimensional barcodes such has Data Matrix allow encoding of more data in a smaller area. These barcodes usually require a barcode imager to read the data.

PDF417 Fonts - allow encoding of several hundred characters into a symbol that can be shaped to fit just about anywhere and it has high error correction capability.
Data Matrix Fonts - allow encoding of several characters into a square barcode with error correction.
MaxiCode Fonts - used mainly by UPS to route and track packages. This symbology is not currently available as a font. However, IDAutomation does have Image Generators, Label Software and Barcode Components that support Maxicode.

Technical Support

Learn more about bar code technology, read the Bar Coding for Beginners Tutorial.

Barcode Scanners

IDAutomation offers several types of barcode scanners and readers, as well as IDAutomation's own:

IDAutomation.com CCD Barcode Scanner

IDAutomation.com Plug 'n Play USB Barcode Wand

For other models of CCD, laser and image readers in keyboard wedge, RS232 and USB versions, please view the barcode scanner index.

Free Stuff

IDAutomation has a freeware Code 39 Font for printing numeric barcodes.
Download free evaluation versions of IDAutomation software products from the Product Index. Most are fully functional.
Online Barcode Image Generator - IDAutomation's Linear Java Barcode Servlet allows for the creation and saving of barcode JPEG images to a local hard drive or import them to other software for free. These web pages are also helpful for troubleshooting purposes. IDAutomation also has the following 2D servlets online:
- MaxiCode Servlet
- PDF417 Servlet
- Data Matrix Servlet
IDAutomation offers Free Barcode Label Software as well, for the easy printing of barcode labels.

Freeware Barcode Font Piracy Notice
In many cases, other barcode fonts distributed as "freeware" or fonts that are sold very cheap are illegal counterfeits. You and your organization may be held liable for using and/or distributing these illegal software products. Learn more about how to identify and report illegal counterfeit barcode fonts.

Report Software Piracy! If it is suspected that IDAutomation's products that are being used in violation of IDAutomation's license agreement, copyright laws or international treaties, please report it. The reporting person may remain anonymous.