The Code 128b barcode specification is used in IDAutomation Barcode Fonts, Components and Applications to create a Code 128 Barcode in character set B, which includes ASCII 32 to 126, upper and lower case letters, numbers and several symbols.
- Using the Code 128b Barcode Fonts with a font encoder returns text formatted to the Code 128 Barcode specifications.
- Using Uni_C128b with a Universal Barcode Font Encoder returns text formatted to the Universal Barcode Font, a single cross-platform font (Windows, Mac, Linux and UNIX) that creates several barcode types.
- The Code128b barcode option in all Components and Applications will produce a barcode image that includes all applicable start and stop digits with checksum characters when required.
- Nat_Code128b creates a “native” barcode from pure text without requiring the installation of any additional fonts or components. These options exist in the Native Barcode Generators for Crystal Reports, Access, FileMaker, JavaScript and Oracle Reports.
Fig. 1. Code 128b barcode encoding “Code-128-B”.
The above Code 128b barcode symbol was generated with the Barcode Image Generator at 96 DPI. A free online version of the barcode generator is also available for testing purposes.
The Code 128b barcode type is easily read and verified with the IDAutomation USB Barcode Scanner.