What is a EAN-5 add-on (standalone) barcode?
EAN-5 is the 5-digit supplemental barcode printed to the right of an EAN-13 or UPC-A code. On books it commonly carries a currency digit and price. This type generates the add-on symbol on its own.
A standalone add-on is handy when the main ISBN or EAN-13 barcode is already in your cover artwork and you only need to change or add the price supplement. EAN-5 includes its own checksum, encoded in the parity pattern of its digits.
On its own, an EAN-5 symbol is not a product code. For a complete book or product barcode, use EAN-13 with a 5-digit add-on, which places both parts with the right spacing.
What data can EAN-5 add-on (standalone) hold?
Exactly 5 digits, 0-9. Spaces are removed.
Recommended size
Match the X-dimension and bar height of the main EAN-13 or UPC-A, and place the add-on to its right with the standard gap so scanners read both together.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Commonly the first digit is the currency, such as 5 for US dollars, and the next four are the price. Use 90000 if there is no suggested price.
It has no visible check digit. A checksum is encoded in the parity pattern of its bars and verified by the scanner.
Use the combined type when creating a full barcode. Use the standalone EAN-5 only when the main barcode already exists in your design.