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Types and Advantages of 2D Barcode Symbology
Barcode is an optical machine readable code which contains a pattern of black bar and whit space. It is
used for product identification. You can generate product labels using Barcode Label Maker Software.
There are different types of symbologies to design unique barcodes. Each symoboly of barcode has its
own features and unique characters which distinctly validate product details. Barcode is designed in
two text fonts like Linear and 2d.
2D Barcode:
2D barcode is more complex than linear barcodes according to its physical structure. A 2d or Two
Dimensional Barcode is graphical image that stores information axis X-Y exis means horizontally and
vertically. The maximum character storage capacity of 2D Barcode is 7,089 characters. 2D Barcode are
also knows as Quick Response Code due to fast data accession capability. Generally 2D Barcode are
used for mobile marketing purpose. 2D barcode is also known as Matrix code, represents data in two
dimensional way. It represents more data per unit area. 2D bar codes can contain multiple pieces of
information in a very small space.





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Different 2D Barcode Symbologies:
Aztec, Data bar, Data bar Code 128, Data bar Code 128 Set A, Data bar Code 128 Set B, Data bar Code
128 Set C, Data bar Expanded, Data bar Limited, Data bar Stacked, Data bar Stacked Omni, Data bar
Truncated, Data bar EAN 13, Data bar EAN 8, Data bar MicroPDF417, Data bar PDF417, Data bar UPCA,
Data bar UPCE, Data Matrix, Maxi Code, PDF417, QR Code, MICR Font



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Common 2D barcode:
Aztec code-
Aztec is a matrix symbology which supports the entire ASCII character set
and offers several error checking modes. Aztec symbols are square and may be read at
any orientation.



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Data Matrix Code-
DataMatrix is a two dimensional matrix symbology. Which includes
finder pattern.
Double digits maximum capacity 3100 digits
Alphanumeric text maximum capacity 2300 characters*
Byte values maximum capacity 1550 bytes



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QR-Code-
QR Code is a matrix symbology containing of a square array of modules with
a finder pattern located at three corners. A wide range of symbol sizes is supported
along with four levels of error correction, and the symbology is noted for its high data
density.



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Advantages:
High Information density: 2D barcode stores more information in small place
Big Information content: includes multiple pieces of information in minimal space.
Information type: 2D Barcode contains number, picture, voice, English, Chinese and other
binary information.
More secure
2D barcode scan through image