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UPC E stands for Universal Product
Number E representing a variation of UPC A barcode
symbology removing supplementary zeroes available in the
original UPC number leads to decrease in length from 12
to 6 digits.
Character set
of UPC E barcode symbology
UPC E barcode
symbology character set is a combination of digits (0-9)
and a check digit.
Structure of
UPC E barcode symbology
The
structure of UPC-E symbol contains subsequent sections:
·
Start guard bars, constantly
includes a sample bar+space+bar.
·
Left bisect, five digits calculated from the equivalent
UPC number.
·
Check digit.
·
Stop guard bars, always comprises
an instance bar+space+bar.
UPC E starts with a zero followed by
numbers from 0-9 by means of two bars & two spaces and
lastly a check digit (calculated according to modulo
10).
Applications
of UPC E barcode symbology
·
Implemented in labeling tiny goods, parcels etc.
·
UPC
E is used to mark small items and requires less space
for printing.
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