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Code 49

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Code 49 was one of the first stacked barcodes, created at Intermec in 1987. It packs up to eight short rows on top of each other to carry around 49 characters in a small area.

Also called Code-49, USS-49.

Specifications

StandardANSI/AIM BC6 (USS-49) – medium
Character setFull ASCII
Capacity2-8 rows; up to 49 alphanumeric or 81 numeric characters
Error correctionRow parity plus symbol check characters
Dimension2D stacked

Where it is used

Small items, healthcare and electronics (legacy)

People use it for small items, healthcare and electronics (legacy).

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Example

Code 49

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Questions

How much data can Code 49 store?

The symbol can hold 2-8 rows; up to 49 alphanumeric or 81 numeric characters. When an app can scan it, the app returns the text it read and does not measure how full the symbol is. The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app does not scan this.

What is a stacked barcode?

Code 49 was one of the first stacked barcodes, created at Intermec in 1987. The cited standard is ANSI/AIM BC6 (USS-49) – medium. The camera app does not scan this. The Zebra app does not scan this.

Can modern scanners read Code 49?

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