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Barcode Types Comparison

Compare different barcode types and their uses.

Different barcode types serve different purposes. Here's a comparison.

1D Barcodes

UPC-A

  • 12 digits
  • Retail products (US/Canada)

EAN-13

  • 13 digits
  • International retail

Code 128

  • Variable length
  • Shipping, inventory

Code 39

  • Alphanumeric
  • Industrial use

2D Barcodes

QR Code

  • High capacity
  • Mobile-friendly
  • Error correction

Data Matrix

  • Small size
  • Industrial marking

Comparison Table

| Type | Capacity | Use Case | |------|----------|----------| | UPC | 12 digits | Retail | | QR | 4296 chars | Marketing | | Code 128 | Variable | Logistics | | Data Matrix | 2335 chars | Manufacturing |

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