OCR-A Overview

OCR-A Barcode

OCR-A is a font created in 1968 that uses simple, thick strokes to form recognizable characters.  The font is monospaced and the design is simple so that it can be easily read by a scanner.

How to scan OCR and travel documents (EN)


Note: OCR-A is just like scanning a passport/travel document.

Supported Host Device

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Products that Support OCR-A

(This barcode is disabled by default)

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

 

OCR-A 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 OCR-A Symbology*:

To enable the OCR-A symbology scan the barcode below:

Enable OCR-A Barcode

Disable OCR-A Symbology*:

To disable the OCR-A symbology scan the barcode below:

Disable OCR-A Barcode

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 OCR-A?

A: Travel Documents 

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