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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 specific product is required but not available, please contact IDAutomation with 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 E13 B 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 Barcode Fonts
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.GS1 DataBar BarCode Fonts
  • 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.Universal Bar-Code Font Package
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.2D Barcoding Products
  • Aztec Fonts - encode letters, numbers, text and actual bytes of data, including Unicode and extended characters, plus small photos.
  • 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.
  • QR Code Fonts - encode characters, numbers, text and actual bytes of data, including Unicode characters and photos.
  • 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.
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Barcode Scanners

We offer several types of barcode scanners and readers starting at $119. We offer CCD, laser and image readers in keyboard wedge, RS232 and USB.IDAutomation offers several types of barcode scanners and readers, as well as IDAutomation's own:

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

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.

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