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GS1 DataBar Limited

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DataBar Limited is the narrowest member of the DataBar family. It encodes a GTIN whose first digit is 0 or 1 and is designed for handheld scanning of small items, not for checkout lanes.

Also called RSS Limited.

In this family

Specifications

Standard	ISO/IEC 24724; GS1 General Specifications
Character set	Numeric (GTIN with indicator digit 0 or 1); optional composite
Capacity	Fixed 14 digits
Check digit	Internal modulo 89 checksum; GTIN check digit
Dimension	1D linear
Origin	Part of RSS/GS1 DataBar family (1999)

Where it is used

Small healthcare and consumer items scanned by handheld scanners (not POS)

People use it for small healthcare and consumer items scanned by handheld scanners (not POS).

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Example

15012345678907

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Questions

Why must a DataBar Limited GTIN start with 0 or 1?

Small healthcare and consumer items scanned by handheld scanners (not POS). DataBar Limited is the narrowest member of the DataBar family. The camera app does not scan this.

Where is GS1 DataBar Limited used?

Small healthcare and consumer items scanned by handheld scanners (not POS). DataBar Limited is the narrowest member of the DataBar family. The camera app does not scan this.

Can my phone scan DataBar Limited?

The camera app does not scan this.