Here are samples of the barcodes provided in the HP Barcodes & More Font solution
How are the different barcodes used?
Code 39 or 3 of 9
- This is one of the most popular barcodes used in non-retail barcode applications. It is often used for ID badges, inventory tracking, etc. Code 39 contains 44 alphanumeric characters. Each character has three wide elements and six narrow elements for a total of nine elements. Code 39 is a discrete symbology, meaning every character stands alone and is separated from the next by an inter-character gap. This gap contains no information. Each Code 39 symbol starts and stops with an asterisk. The symbols can be of variable length, and Code 39 has error detection at a character level. Available character set - Alphabet upper case and numbers 0 through 9
Postnet (USPS)
- This is a numeric symbology that is widely used by the U.S. Postal Service. It uses five bars and four spaces for each digit that is encoded. The symbol uses a constant width and spacing of the bars. In each encoded digit, two of the bars are tall and the other three are short.
UPC
- The Universal Product Code (UPC) is a numeric symbology designed to uniquely identify a product and its manufacturer. The UPC code is a twelve-digit code with the first six digits representing the manufacturer of the item, the next five digits uniquely identify the product and the twelfth digit is a check character. U.P.C. is a fixed length symbology that uses four element widths. Two versions of the U.P.C symbology exist. Version A encodes twelve digits, and Version E encodes six digits.
Code 128
- Code 128 is a high-density alphanumeric symbology. It is used in a variety of applications. Each character has eleven modules with three bars and three spaces. Code 128 encodes the full 128 character ASCII character set using three different character sets, A, B, and C.
Interleaved 2 of 5
- Interleaved 2 of 5 is a high-density, self-checking, numeric symbology. It is the most popular symbology in the distribution industry. Each 2 of 5 character encodes two digits. One digit is encoded in the bars, and the other character is encoded in the spaces. There are five bars. Two of the bars are wide and the other three are narrow. The same applies for the spaces.
OCR-A and OCR-B
- OCR stands for Optical Character Recognition. OCR-A is used on book covers to format the ISBN number. OCR-B is used for the human readable digits displayed under UPC.
Code 93
- Code 93 is a variable length symbology using four element widths. Each character has nine modules containing three bars and three spaces.
What is the difference between Bitmapped and Scalable (True Type) fonts?
Bitmapped fonts are only available in a few set sizes. Scalable fonts can be made almost any size.
Do you sell PostScript products?
Sorry, we do not.
Can I match all my fonts from my old printer?
Most HP printers provide the same internal fonts, regardless of model. A PCL font list can be generated from your current printer to identify the font library currently installed. Check the printer manual for instruction on how to print the font list for your printer. HP LaserJet Font Solutions are add-ons to the list of fonts installed in the printer.
Can I get a discount?
Yes, if you order a quantity of 10 or more by phone or fax
How long does it take to get my font product?
If you are ordering a standard, barcode, or specialty product, you should receive that in 4-5 business days. For signatures or logos, delivery is 7-10 working days due to development.
What if I need my product faster than the stated delivery times?
We will do what we can to meet your expectations. Our normal delivery method is Federal Express 2nd Day air. We will upgrade this to Federal Express overnight delivery for $14.95.
What is the difference in the type of media (USB, Compact Flash and DIMM)?
The media used (USB, Compact Flash or DIMM) is based on the printer. The all provide the same role of adding font solutions to the printer. As technology evolves, printers may change the media inside the printer that support fonts. The newest media type is Host USB.
Will these font products work with all software and operating systems?
There are numerous software packages and we cannot ensure compatibility on all products. They should work, but contact your software vendor or your technical department to verify compatibility.
How do I install my font product?
Each HP LaserJet Font product now ships with easy installation instructions.
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