Subject Re: barcode scaning From Michael Lind <dBase@Vincams.com> Date Mon, 13 Jun 2022 21:51:45 -0500 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started On 6/13/2022 3:51 PM, Mustansir Ghor wrote: > Thank you all > > There were * missing at beginning and end of the number. > > Regards > Mustansir > > Mustansir Ghor Wrote: > >> Dear All >> >> I have downloaded barcode font name IDAHC39M Code 39 Barcode and using this font to generate bar code. After printing the code on the label and scanning I found that scanner can not recognize the barcode printed on the label. >> >> Can anybody help to point out where am i going wrong. >> >> Best Regards >> Mustansir >> >> > Code 3 of 9 doesn't have an encoded check digit, so you don't have to worry about coding for one.  Bar Code software generates necessary conventions.  Generally 3 of 9 requires a start code, the *.  Try it with one star at the beginning and one at the end.  That character (display of bars) tells a reader which way to read the code and identifies it as 3 of 9 and not UPC-A, 129c, etc.  Most pre-programmed readers don't recognize 3 of 9 without the start code.  Since you've downloaded the font and are generating the code, without software, you should include the 3 of 9 start code convention.