EAN/JAN-13 Overview

The International Article Number (European Article Number or EAN) is a standard thirteen-digit EAN-13 and a superset of the original 12-digit UPC-A standard developed in 1970 by George J. Laurer.

EAN-13 Sample Barcode

Programming

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 EAN/JAN-13 by scanning the barcode below*:
(For D730 and S730 click the barcode to print and scan)

Ean-13 Enable


Disable EAN/JAN-13 by scanning the barcode below*:
(For D730 and S730 click the barcode to print and scan)

EAN-13 Disable

See full data reader programming guides for more info and troubleshooting.

Troubleshooting / FAQ

Q:What is the typical usage of EAN/JAN-13

A: Retail point of sale



Q:
 How to parse the data?

A: App coming soon, please fill out a barcode support form.


Q: Need more help?

A: Go here for additional barcode troubleshooting and FAQs.

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