GS1 DataBar Limited Overview

GS1 DataBar Limited Barcode

GS1 DataBar Limited encode Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) in a 14-digit data structure and this symbol is 50% smaller than EAN/UPC.

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

Supported Host Device

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Products that have GS1 DataBar Limited Enabled by Default

Products that Support GS1 DataBar Limited

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

 

GS1 DataBar Limited 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 GS1 DataBar Limited by scanning the barcode below*:
(For D730 and S730 click the barcode, print and scan)


GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Enable

Disable GS1 DataBar Limited by scanning the barcode below*:
(For D730 and S730 click the barcode, print and scan)


GS1 DataBar Omnidirectional Disable

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 of GS1 DataBar Limited?

A: Retain, supermarket


Q: How read the GTIN only?

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

Q: How to read the AIM ID?

A: Scan the barcode below to enable AIM ID. (For D730 and S730 click the barcode, print and scan)

Note: scanner will not beep when scanning this barcode.

Enable AIM Code ID

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