What is a HIBC LIC PDF417 barcode?
HIBC LIC PDF417 puts HIBC data into PDF417, a stacked barcode made of several rows. It holds much more than a linear code, so labeler code, product number, lot, expiry and serial fit in one symbol.
PDF417 is wide and low, which suits horizontal label areas such as the side of a carton. Because it is a stacked linear code, many area imagers and some raster-capable laser scanners can read it, which can be useful where Data Matrix support is missing.
Choose HIBC LIC PDF417 when you need a lot of data in a wide space. For tiny labels pick HIBC LIC MicroPDF417 or Data Matrix, and for primary data only a linear HIBC LIC 128 is simpler.
What data can HIBC LIC PDF417 hold?
Uppercase letters A-Z, digits 0-9 and the symbols - . space $ / + %. Enter the HIBC data without the leading + sign; the encoder adds the + flag and the modulo 43 check character.
Recommended size
Leave a quiet zone of at least 2 modules on every side. Keep the row height large enough for your scanners, and test-print to check the symbol fits the label width.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Some raster laser scanners can, but area imagers read it much more reliably. Test with your own equipment.
PDF417 holds more data and has start and stop patterns on each row. MicroPDF417 is smaller and suits short HIBC strings on tight labels.
No. PDF417 is a barcode symbology; the name means Portable Data File. You can still download the barcode as a PDF if you like.