GS1 DataBar FAQs

GS1 DataBar

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Below are some of the frequently asked questions in regards to GS1 DataBar.

General Information
Question 1.	What is GS1 DataBar?
Question 2.	Will EAN/UPC Barcodes be replaced by GS1 DataBar?
Question 3.	When will GS1 DataBar be available for use?
Question 4.	Can I use GS1 DataBar today?
Question 5.	GS1 DataBar can carry GTIN-14 and data, but these are not used today at Retail Point-of-Sale (POS). Are these approved for use at retail POS in 2014?
DataBar Types/Specifications
Question 6.	Are there different kinds of GS1 DataBar Symbols?
Question 7.	What does GS1 DataBar look like?
Question 8.	Why are four different kinds of GS1 DataBar Symbols being provided for retail POS?
Question 9.	Where can I find out some basic information about GS1 DataBar?
Question 10.	Where can I find detailed technical specification about GS1 DataBar?
Differences
Question 11.	How does GS1 DataBar differ to existing barcodes?
Question 12.	Is GS1 DataBar harder to print and scan than EAN/UPC?
Question 13.	Does GS1 DataBar provide the accuracy and performance of EAN/UPC?
Question 14.	Is it true GS1 DataBar is smaller than EAN/UPC?
Question 15.	Can GS1 DataBar and EAN/UPC carry GTIN-14?
Question 16.	Can GS1 DataBar and EAN/UPC carry additional information like serial or batch numbers?
Question 17.	Are GS1 DataBar bars and spaces smaller than EAN/UPC?
Application Identifiers
Question 18.	What is the Application Identifier (AI) System referred to in the adoption?
Question 19.	Which GS1 data carriers can carry AIs?
Question 20.	Why not use one of the other barcodes at retail Point-of-Sale to carry the additional AIs?
Question 21.	Where can I find more information on the Application Identifier System?
Question 22.	Is the GS1 Application Identifier System ISO-recognised?
Question 23.	Which applications will GS1 DataBar be used for?
Benefits
Question 24.	What other benefits does GS1 DataBar offer?
Question 25.	How will GS1 DataBar benefit fresh produce?
Question 26.	Will GS1 DataBar Symbols be used to replace GS1-128 Barcodes that currently carry the Serial Shipping Container Codes (SSCC) and are used on logistic units?
Question 27.	Will GS1 DataBar be used in logistics?

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