Barcode Symbology

Code 128

Code 128 Overview

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Code 128 is a linear barcode that can encode all 128 ASCII character set. It is commonly used for several implementations and is referred to as ISBT 128, GS1-128, UCC-128, EAN-128 and USS Code 128.

How to scan 1D and 2D barcodes (EN)

Supported Host Device

Products that Support Code 128

(Enabled on all Socket Mobile barcode scanners)

SocketScan 700 Series
(S700, S730, S740, S760)

SocketScan-all

DuraScan 700 Series
(D700, D730, D740, D745, D750, D755, D760)

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SocketScan 800 Series
(S800, S840, S860)

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DuraScan 800 Series
(D800, D840, D860)

DuraSled for Apple iPhone/iPod
(DS800, DS840, DS860)

DuraSled for XCover Pro
(DS800, DS840)

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Supported Business Application:

Partner Applications

Applications integrated with Socket Mobile's Capture SDK.

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Verify with your application provider that Socket Mobile's latest Capture SDK was implemented in your app. See the latest Capture SDK version.

See complete list of Partner Applications.

Non-Capture SDK Applications

Applications that are not integrated with Socket Mobile's Capture SDK

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Programming

Code 128 is supported by default on all Socket Mobile barcode scanners. You can enable or disable this symbology on your Socket Mobile scanner simply by scanning the codes below. Note: Scanner must be in a disconnected state before scanning the command barcode.

Enable Code 128 by scanning the barcode below*:

Disable Code 128 by scanning the barcode below*:

See the full programming guide for more info and troubleshooting.
* D750 requires separate enable/disable command barcodes found in the programming guide.

Troubleshooting / FAQ

Q: What is the typical usage for Code 128?

A: Shipping Industry to identify containers and items, packaging and wholesale industry to identify items and Healthcare, drugs and medical equipment industry.

Q: How to remove number of characters from Code 128?

A: App coming soon, please contact dataediting@socketmobile.com

Q: How to parse the data?

A: App coming soon, please contact dataediting@socketmobile.com

Q: Do you need help creating this barcode?

A: Socket Mobile recommends this free barcode generator: https://barcode.tec-it.com/

Need to generate your own barcode?
We recommend Tech-it.

Questions?
Send us an email at dataediting@socketmobile.com