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GS1 DataBar Stacked

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GS1 DataBar Stacked cuts the DataBar symbol in half and places the two halves on top of each other. The result is a tiny, almost square barcode for items where even an EAN-8 would not fit.

Also called RSS-14 Stacked.

In this family

Specifications

Standard	ISO/IEC 24724; GS1 General Specifications
Character set	Numeric (GTIN); optional composite
Capacity	Fixed 14 digits
Error correction	Internal modulo 79 checksum; GTIN check digit
Dimension	2D stacked
Origin	Part of RSS/GS1 DataBar family (1999)

Where it is used

Very small items, e.g. pharmaceuticals and jewellery (not omnidirectional)

People use it for very small items, e.g. pharmaceuticals and jewellery (not omnidirectional).

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Example

00012345678905

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Questions

When should GS1 DataBar Stacked be used?

Very small items, e.g. pharmaceuticals and jewellery (not omnidirectional). GS1 DataBar Stacked cuts the DataBar symbol in half and places the two halves on top of each other. The camera app does not scan this.

Is DataBar Stacked readable at a supermarket checkout?

GS1 DataBar Stacked cuts the DataBar symbol in half and places the two halves on top of each other. The cited standard is ISO/IEC 24724; GS1 General Specifications. The camera app does not scan this.

What is the difference between Stacked and Stacked Omnidirectional?

GS1 DataBar Stacked cuts the DataBar symbol in half and places the two halves on top of each other. Character set: Numeric (GTIN); optional composite. The camera app does not scan this.