Barcode Scanning

I have chosen a barcode type for my application. Will all scanner models read it?

Given you are using one of the standard linear ("normal") codes like Code EAN/UPC, Code 128 or Code 39 you can safely assume that any recent scanner will be able to read it. Obviously, with 2D barcodes (PDF 417 or Datamatrix) you will require a dedicated 2D barcode scanner or imager.

Two tips re. Code 128 and ISBN barcodes: With Code 128 the scanner will almost always expect a checksum with the barcode. If the code will not scan you may have printed it without a checksum. For ISBN scanning, make sure that your scanner has the scanning of Addon codes enabled if you also want to scan the Addon barcode.

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